Government extends Avian Influenza Prevention Zone
The government has extended an Avian Influenza (AI) Prevention Zone, first implemented on 6 December 2016, until 28 February.
Archives for January 4, 2017
Food inflation set to return in 2017
Rising food prices can be expected in 2017 – reversing the deflationary trend of recent years – as news emerged from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) that inflation overall in the UK in November had climbed to its highest level in two years.
Sugar-free drink study slammed by scientists
A study that suggests sugar-free and diet drinks play no role in helping people lose weight is unhelpful and ignores the evidence base, scientists and industry lobby groups claim.
Me and my factory
Infant formula maker targets ‘world class’ manufacturing
An infant formula producer has claimed a push towards ‘world class’ manufacturing standards is enabling his firm to capitalise on the huge markets of Asia and north Africa.
Samworth Brothers acquires Cornish pasty company
Samworth Brothers has acquired the West Cornwall Pasty Company for an undisclosed sum, expanding the manufacturer’s pasty market share in Britain.
Reed Boardall maintains profits despite falling sales
Yorkshire-based cold storage and transport business Reed Boardall has reported a slight fall in revenues of £64.3M for the year to March 31 2016 in its financial results released today (January 4), down from £65.9M achieved in 2015, in what the frozen...
Suspected arson attack on ice cream factory
A blaze at an ice cream factory is Bradford in currently under investigation by West Yorkshire Police, after two of its business premises were hit by arson attacks on Christmas Eve.
Müller fined £400,000 for roof fall
Müller UK and Ireland Group has been ordered to pay more than £400,000 for safety failings, after a worker fell 4.6m through a fragile roof panel.
Chris Elliott to present City Food Lecture
Food fraud threats will be the focus of the prestigious City Food Lecture 2017 to be presented by Professor Chris Elliott at London’s Guildhall next month (February 21).
Britvic agrees £55M deal for Brazilian drinks firm
Drinks maker Britvic plans to complete a £55M takeover of Brazilian concentrates and juices firm Bela Ischia – the second Brazilian acquisition in 18 months.
New Year’s Honours list 2017: Who was awarded what?
The bosses of Scotland’s biggest egg producer, a snack foods business and a salad producer are among the food industry leaders who received recognition in the 2017 New Year’s Honours list.