Archives for July 21, 2015

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New hi-tech answer to migrants in trucks

By Michael Stones

A new portable device designed to detect stowaways in trucks transporting vegetables, fruit and other goods has been launched by the Freight Transport Association (FTA), as the FTA Ireland urges its government to press for a resolution of the migrant...

Mash Direct targets £2M turnover boost in six months

By Michael Stones

Vegetable accompaniments business Mash Direct is targeting a turnover boost of £2M in the next six months, after securing an annual deal, worth £3M, with the UK’s second biggest supermarket Asda.

Co-op’s 200 store boost ‘good for suppliers’

By Nicholas Robinson

The Co-operative’s plans to open 200 new convenience stores and recruit 3,000 extra staff can only be good news for food and drink manufacturers, a spokesman has said.

Seven tips for manufacturing success: 2 Sisters boss

By Michael Stones

The commitment to “never stop listening” was one of the seven secrets of success set out by 2 Sisters Food Group boss Ranjit Singh, as he collected an honorary degree from Nottingham Trent University.