Archives for June 23, 2015

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Millions of pounds of food wasted by Calais crisis

By Michael Stones

Millions of pounds worth of food is being wasted and the whole UK supply chain threatened by the migrant crisis is Calais – which has become like a “warzone” – warns the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

2 Sisters reveals major ‘next level’ investments

By Nicholas Robinson

2 Sisters Food Group’s strong like-for-like sales growth for the third quarter (Q3) was boosted by a positive performance from the firm’s chilled and protein divisions, reveal its results for the 13 weeks to May 2, as the firm ponders major investment...

Food manufacturers slam Jamie in sugar row

By Michael Stones

Food and drink manufacturers have hit back at millionaire, celebrity food star Jamie Oliver’s decision to add a 10p ‘sugar tax’ on all sweet drinks at his restaurants in protest at government's refusal to introduce a levy.