Two chocolate makers agree sustainable cocoa deal
Two chocolate makers have announced a partnership to produce chocolate from fully traceable sustainable cocoa.
Archives for August 2, 2016
British frozen food market worth a cool £8bn
Food manufacturers face an £8bn-plus opportunity to target the frozen food market, according to a new report from the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF).
Brewing giants agree £79bn takeover date
The takeover of SABMiller by AB InBev is expected to be completed on October 10 after a new valuation of the business was agreed following the drop in the pound.
Health hazard risk from dermatitis, after £40k fine
Food manufacturers have been encouraged to check their hand hygiene procedures after a supplier was fined £40,000 for failing to adequately protect an employee against contact dermatitis.
Expect Brexit timeline by October, says FDF boss
The boss of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) believes the Conservative government will set out a timetable for the UK’s exit from the EU at the time of its party conference, which takes place from October 2–5.
Poultry producers sign £10M joint venture deal
Poultry producers Dartmouth Foods and Faccenda Foods are to open a new £10M facility in Plymouth as part of a joint venture to maximise the operating potential of both companies.
Bakery factory’s £13M build to create 50 jobs
Geary’s Bakery’s plans for a £13M factory could create up to 50 new jobs and double its bread-making production.
AG Barr, United Dairy Farmers and Devro post trading updates
Food and drink manufacturers reported mixed trading updates this week. Soft drinks producer AG Barr, sausage casing manufacturer Devro and dairy company United Dairy Farmers all reported updates to sales.
Ginsters factory fire was ‘difficult’ to fight
A fire at Ginsters Callington factory was described as “difficult” by firefighters from Cornwall Fire & Rescue on Monday (August 1).
Lorry driver threatened with chainsaw in Calais
A truck driver was threatened with a chainsaw and a lorry carrying fruit and vegetables set on fire during a night of violence in Calais on July 29, highlighting the need for urgent action, warned the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
Me and My Factory
Problem-solving through teamwork at Kellogg UK
Delivering a high-quality consistent product and a tireless quest to improve working practices are what drive Tony O’Brien on after seven years as plant director at Kellogg UK’s Manchester factory.