Tulip introduce pulled pork in cans
Pork-producing giant Tulip has launched the UK's first canned pulled pork product, which it believes will revitalise the canned meat category.
Archives for February 9, 2015
Hillside claims 'cruelty' at Staffordshire abattoir
Just days after the Bowood Lamb abattoir scandal, another slaughterhouse has been accused of "barbaric" cruelty to animals after more covert footage was released apparently showing sheep and pigs being kicked and hit.
EU changes open door to more GM
New legislation allowing EU Member States (MSs) to regulate the growth of genetically modified organisms (GMO) in their territories will change the face of the UK food industry, according to a leading academic in the field.
27% of lamb takeaways flout law
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has found that 27% of lamb takeaways sampled did not comply with food law because they contained undeclared meat, allergens or additives.
Cooplands enters administration, as 300 jobs axed
More than 300 jobs are to be lost at the Yorkshire bakery Cooplands, after the business went into administration.
Milk price tools on the way for dairy
New tools to manage the volatility of UK milk prices are likely to emerge from the current turmoil suffered by the sector, according to the boss of Europe’s largest mozzarella cheese manufacturer Glanbia Cheese.
Scotland’s Stirfresh nails £250,000 Aldi deal
Fruit and veg company Stirfresh has signed a contract worth £250,000 annually to supply 58 Aldi stores in Scotland, claiming that clinching the deal was refreshingly easy.
GCA constrained over Tesco probe
Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) Christine Tacon’s investigation of Tesco will be limited by a lack of cash and the period of time she can examine, one food industry commentator has warned.
Indo European Foods wins Morrisons deal
Indo European Foods, the manufacturer of meal kits, cook-in sauces and micro meals, has won a 400-store distribution deal with Morrisons.
ISBA refutes claims kids are more familiar with beer than sweets
Claims that primary school children are more familiar with beer brands than leading biscuit, crisp and ice cream products have been refuted by advertising trade body ISBA.
Willowbrook Fine Foods creates 55 jobs
Willowbrook Fine Foods aims to create 55 jobs in a £2.3M investment representing “a significant boost” to Northern Ireland’s economy, according to its enterprise, trade and investment minister Arlene Foster.