Archives for August 9, 2016

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The Black Farmer: Brand of Plenty

By Noli Dinkovski

Having survived cancer, The Black Farmer is on a mission to boost sales, reports Noli Dinkovski.

Bakkavor row sparks union protest at Sainsbury

By Matt Atherton

Bakkavor workers belonging to the GMB union plan to protest outside Sainsbury’s London headquarters on Friday (August 12), as part of a row over changes to their pay and conditions.

Unilever navigates some choppy seas

By Rick Pendrous

Unilever’s results for the first half of 2016 have shown profitable growth in what it claimed were challenging markets particularly in Europe, where underlying sales were flat and volume growth offset continued price deflation.

2 Sisters boss welcomes new apprentice plan

By Mike Stones

The new Industry Approved Apprenticeship Programmes (IAAP) for the food and drink industry “puts employers in the driving seat with regards to standards”, says 2 Sisters Food Group’s people and change director Nigel Perry.

Samworth Brothers launches food-to-go brand

By Matt Atherton

Samworth Brothers has expanded its food-to-go range, after the grocery think-tank IGD predicted the value of the sector could reach £16.1bn by December.

Heinz factory appears in BBC TV documentary

By Matt Atherton

The secret recipe behind Heinz Baked Beanz remains a mystery, after Heinz’s 70-year-old Wigan factory appeared on BBC Two’s ‘Inside The Factory: How Our Favourite Foods Are Made’ last night.