Archives for April 23, 2015

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Tesco supply cull hits jobs at Rachel’s

By Rod Addy

Rachel’s is facing job losses as a result of the organic dairy producer losing a contract with Tesco amid the multiple’s drive to cull 30% of its stock keeping units (SKUs).

Record 1M people forced to use foodbanks

By Laurence Gibbons

A record 1M people received at least three days’ emergency food aid from Trussell Trust foodbanks in the past 12 months, according to data released by the charity.

800 Sainsbury job cuts ‘concerning’

By Nicholas Robinson

Sainsbury’s proposals to cut 800 jobs across some of its stores to save £500M have left trades union officials concerned.

Food science gets transatlantic partnership boost

By Michael Stones

Sharing the latest information on food science and technology is the aim of a new transatlantic partnership forged between the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) and the US Institute of Food Technologists (IFT).

Eblex reveals Best Steak competition results

By Oli Haenlein

The winners of 'England's Best Sirloin Steak', 'England's Best Innovative Steak' and 'England's Best Steak Pie' have been revealed at Eblex's Quality Standard Mark Excellence Awards at Underglobe in London.