Scottish food and drink sector posts record growth
Scottish food and drink manufacturing achieved a record annual turnover of £14.4bn in 2014 – growing twice as fast as the UK average – according to new figures from the Scottish government.
Archives for September 6, 2016
Food firms should check agencies to stop slavery
Food manufacturers are being encouraged to check the credentials of hired migrant labour after the Salvation Army reported a five-fold increase in the number of slavery victims it had helped in England and Wales since 2012.
Personalised nutrition can drive better eating habits
People who receive personalised nutrition advice develop healthier eating habits over those who are offered generic ‘five-a-day’ advice, a pan-European study has found.
Food manufacturing graduates ‘in demand’: FDF
Food and drink manufacturing graduates remain in high demand, says the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), despite news that the UK’s top firms are offering fewer graduate opportunities this year.
The big interview
Groceries code boss says progress made
With a decision on the future of the Groceries Code Adjudicator looming, Christine Tacon believes progress is being made.
Manufacturers warned about rubber seals
The recent recalls linking own-label chilled yogurt to rubber contamination have led one rubber seal and gasket supplier to warn of the potential dangers of using cheap imported materials in manufacturing processes.
Bakery fined £36,000 for safety failings
Bakery company Arnaouti Pitta Bread Bakery Ltd has been fined £36,000 for safety failings, linked to failure to comply with improvement notices.
Marks & Spencer to slash over 500 head office jobs
Marks & Spencer (M&S) plans to cut 525 head office jobs, after a review of its management structure and operations.
Dairy products for toddlers offer untapped potential
Products formulated for toddlers with nutrition-rich dairy ingredients represent a major untapped opportunity for food and drink manufacturers, a supplier has claimed.