Food company leased packaging equipment use set to rise
The use of leased packaging equipment and other kit in the food industry could increase, according to wrapping supplier TrakRap.
Archives for October 16, 2016
Consumers often misled by origin of processed meat products
Consumers in the UK continue to be misled that pork products, such as bacon, sold in some supermarkets and foodservice outlets is of British origin, when in fact it is sourced from countries overseas where animal welfare standards may be lower, the boss...
Crisp maker Tyrrells to recruit for hundreds of jobs
Hundreds of new jobs will be created by premium crisp maker Tyrrells as the company plans to roll out its brand to the US, the firm’s md said.
Scottish £250k funding aimed at improving food culture
The Scottish government is spending £250,000 to improve Scotland’s diet, after further evidence emerged that most Scots do not follow healthy eating recommendations.
FMEA judge impressed by small companies
Food Manufacture Excellence Awards (FMEA) judge Dale Fiddy said the quality of entries from small to medium-sized enterprises caught his attention in this year’s judging process.
Food factory design: Can fire risk be designed out?
New-build factory and warehouse design is likely to be dictated by a complex web of risk management requirements, reports Paul Gander.
Kellogg UK jobs boost after German closure
Jobs at Kellogg’s two UK factories in Manchester and Wrexham have been made more secure after the cereal maker confirmed it was to close a plant in Germany to address its European overcapacity problem.
Branston in £5M factory expansion to reduce waste
Potato supplier Branston has partnered with Tesco to open a £5M extension of its Lincolnshire factory, which will be used to reduce food waste by peeling wonky spuds for mashed potato.
Make food manufacturing ‘a sexy business’ to recruit staff
Bakers should do more to promote themselves as “sexy” to attract greater numbers into the sector, the boss of a Scottish pie and pastry maker has claimed.