Brexit could drive food firms offshore
Some manufacturers could relocate their operations overseas in whole or in part following the Brexit vote, a senior food industry consultant has suggested.
Archives for October 23, 2016
Food innovation prize won by UK graduates
A team of two UK food science graduates have won the bronze prize at the European final of food innovation competition Ecotrophelia at the food exhibition Sial in Paris.
Food firms need to offer healthier products for over 60s
Food and beverage companies need to offer healthier products, fortify foods with vitamins and minerals and have less salt, sugar, calories and fat, to tap into the growing over-60s market, says new research from packaging company Tetra Pak.
Jus-Rol factory sale welcomed by union
The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) has welcomed news that General Mills has agreed to sell its Jus-Rol facility in Berwick to Country Style Foods.
Cheese firm keeps £20,000 of stock after E.coli link
The owner of Errington Cheese has won a battle to keep £20,000 of his stock, after Food Standards Scotland (FSS) withdrew its order to destroy all remaining cheese following its alleged link to a July E.coli outbreak.
Developing leaders key to benefit from digital tech
Food and drink manufacturers need to nurture future leaders to benefit from the increased use of digital technology, says EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation.
Artisan food boom grows SMEs profits
An artisan food “boom” has helped grow profit margins of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to 6.8% of turnover over the past year, according to research by law firm EMW.
Ready meal firm agrees £60,000 export deal to Hong Kong
Ready meals manufacturer Granny Mary’s has exported 34,000 of its new range of frozen meals to Hong Kong.
Food safety conference
BRC’s four key messages to reduce campylobacter spread
There are four key messages from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to reduce the spread of campylobacter, according to food policy advisor Elizabeth Andoh-Kesson.
Food ingredients sales boosted by Great British Bake Off
The increased popularity of baking created by the BBC’s Great British Bake Off (GBBO) saw a rise in spending on ingredients, revealed a study by food marketing agency Kindred.
Safe handling guidance to cut 1,700 acute injuries each year
New guidance has been launched in an effort to reduce the 1,700 acute injuries that occur each year in the food and drink sector caused by manual handling.