Why many heads make light work of packaging needs
Multihead weighers are being fine-tuned to the needs of specific products, as Paul Gander discovers
Archives for April 15, 2015
Nestlé boss rejects 'glass ceiling' theory
Nestlé’s boss Fiona Kendrick has rejected accusations that a glass ceiling is preventing women from becoming leaders of big UK food and drink firms.
Chilled Food boss on recruitment mission
There are many threats to the food and drink sector, but CFA director Kaarin Goodburn tells Nicholas Robinson the skills gap is the biggest
Nestlé boss Fiona Kendrick sets out path for growth
Nestlé’s UK and Ireland chief executive and chairman has a tough reputation, but Nicholas Robinson finds out there’s more to her than that.
Retailers miss £5.2M Easter sales opportunity
Major food retailers missed a £5.2M sales opportunity this year because of poor Easter egg availability, according to market intelligence firm IRI.
Retailers call for collective action to stamp out migrant worker exploitation
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called for more concerted action between fresh produce suppliers overseas and governments both at home and abroad to stamp out abuse of migrant workers, such as those identified on the Channel 4 TV News report last...
Recalled this week: cheese, chicken and chocolate
Three cheddar, chicken and chocolate products were recalled this week because of fears they may endanger consumers’ safety.
Scottish butcher's uses Himalayan salt wall to cure meat
Aberdonian firm Davidsons has become the first butcher's in Scotland to install a special Himalayan salt wall to enhance its meat curing process.