Archives for June 16, 2015

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Nestlé to lose millions of pounds due to Maggi recall

By Michael Stones

Food giant Nestlé is set to lose more than £127M and suffer brand damage worth billions of US dollars, after India banned its Maggi noodles on food safety fears, warns a brands consultancy.

550 strike over pay at 2 Sisters bakery

By Laurence Gibbons

Hundreds of workers at 2 Sisters Food Group’s Gunstones bakery in Sheffield took part in a 48-hour strike this week, with a further 48-hour walk out planned for next month.

Food manufacturing heroes: apply here

By Michael Stones

Food and drink manufacturing heroes are being sought to win top industry Oscars in the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards (FMEAs).

How food industry can boost milk’s value: fortify it

By Michael Stones

Fortified milk could help to boost the value of milk sales, despite supermarket price war slashing the price of the white stuff to as little as 89p for a four pint bottle, according to new research from market research organisation Mintel.