Quorn gears up for massive NPD push
Quorn has revealed plans for substantial new product development (NPD) activity this year, including gluten-free and vegan lines, which it expects to fuel UK and international growth.
Archives for January 26, 2015
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Supermarket turmoil could benefit suppliers
Turmoil in the grocery sector may bring greater clarity for their suppliers, predicts Wyke Farms md Richard Clothier.
US food safety experts to audit Scottish beef
US food safety inspectors will audit Scottish beef production following the lifting of a BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) related ban, according to Scottish food secretary Richard Lochhead.
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Alara Wholefoods aims to create 17 new jobs
Alara Wholefoods aims to create 17 jobs over the course of this year off the back of strong demand for its organic and gluten-free muesli and other food lines.
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Prepare for election threats and opportunities
Food and drink manufacturers should prepare for the threats and opportunities arising from the General Election in May, according to law firm DWF.
Findus’ performance may hook acquisitive investors
Findus Group’s UK arm has become a more attractive acquisition target after the global business confirmed it had experienced its second consecutive year of positive growth, although it has denied sell-off rumours.
Morrisons’ revival relies on manufacturing: new boss
Morrisons’ food manufacturing links will play a key role in restoring the fortunes of the troubled retailer, which will take up to five years, says its new chairman Andrew Higginson.
Stricter ad regulation could have ‘nasty side effects’
Calls for stricter advertising regulation for ‘junk’ food from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) could have “nasty side effects”, according to the advertiser trade body ISBA.