Apprenticeship levy plan is a ‘step forward’: EEF
The government’s final funding proposals for the apprenticeship levy have been welcomed by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, which said it was “a significant step forward”.
Archives for October 25, 2016
ASA bans Hooch advert for appealing to under-18s
A Hooch advert featuring social media star Joe Charman has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), after it ruled the juvenile behaviour depicted in the ad would appeal to under-18s.
Action on Sugar highlights ‘huge’ sugar differences between products
Action on Sugar has urged food manufacturers to get behind Public Health England’s voluntary reformulation programme to tackle obesity and save the NHS from bankruptcy.
Halloween horror as 25Mkg of pumpkins wasted
More than 5M pumpkins end up in landfill after Halloween – a real life “food waste horror story” – research by Unilever and charity Hubbub has revealed.
First Milk sells sports nutrition company
Sports nutrition producer CNP Professional has been sold to The Protein Partners following a strategic review of the company.
FTA praises Heathrow expansion
Plans to expand Heathrow airport – which has been given government backing today (October 25) – have been praised by the Freight Transport association (FTA).
Government needs speedy manufacturing plan: EEF
The government needs to speed up its long-term strategy plans to support the growth of the manufacturing sector claims EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation.
Marmite sales boosted by Tesco price dispute
Marmite sales were boosted by £335,000 this month, thanks to publicity created during a high profile dispute between UK retailer Tesco and manufacturer Unilever over pricing.
GCA remit extension would ‘paralyse’ progress: FDF
Extending the Groceries Code Adjudicator’s (GCA’s) powers would be unimaginably complex and would “paralyse the progress” that’s already been made, claimed the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Sandwich manufacturers are ‘cautious’ about technology
Sandwich manufacturers are “cautious” about being the first to market with a fully-automated sandwich systems.
Calder Foods bought by US foodservice giant
Sandwich fillings and sauces manufacturer Calder Foods has been bought by US multi-national foodservice firm Flagship Food Group for an undisclosed fee.
IGD's Big Debate Conference
Manufacturers and retailers must work together
Food and drink manufacturers need to work with retailers to help customers have “an experience” when shopping, said grocery think-tank IGD chief executive Joanne Denney-Finch.