Princes fined £13k over chemical burns
Food and drink manufacturer Princes has been fined £13,000 after a worker suffered chemical burns to his arms and face, leaving him temporarily blinded.
Archives for December 4, 2015
Food giant BRF to acquire Kent-based meat firm
The world’s seventh largest food company BRF is planning to boost its UK presence with a £34M acquisition of Kent-based Universal Meats, as part of its global expansion plans.
Clarkson unveils Amazon drone delivery teaser video
Amazon has unveiled a new video teaser showcasing its drone delivery service Amazon Prime Air, featuring former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson.
Obese people’s adipose cells fail to regulate fat
Obese people are far less efficient at regulating the fat levels in their body, which puts them at higher risk of contracting cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes, according to a leading expert on the human metabolism of fat.
2 Sisters, Morrisons and apprentices make week’s headlines
2 Sisters Food Group’s decision to snap up S&A Foods’s former site in Derby and reports of Morrisons’ potential exit from the FTSE 100 leads our selection of the top headlines in food and drink manufacturing.
UKTI’s £42M cut may hit ‘ambitious’ export goal
The government’s decision to cut UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) funding by £42M over the next four years is likely to impact on the department’s effectiveness, food industry bodies have claimed.
Scotch whisky London office to boost £4bn exports
The Scotch Whisky Association’s (SWA’s) new London office, will help to grow exports of Scotch, currently worth £4bn a year, while boosting jobs across the UK, claims the association.