Müller to cut more than 300 jobs
Müller is to axe more than 300 jobs, after confirming plans to shut down operations at its north east London factory, while creating 180 new jobs alongside wider restructuring plans.
Archives for January 13, 2017
Premier Foods’s 5% price rise plan slated by union
Brexit-related food price rises must not be used as an excuse to exploit workers and customers, the GMB union urged, after Premier Foods revealed it was in talks with retailers over a 5% price rise.
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Manufacturers should cash in on eating-out trends
Food manufacturers could benefit from the growing popularity of eating out, claims the director of market research group MCA.
Poultry producer launches halal subsidiary
One of the world’s largest exporters of poultry BRF – which operates a factory in the UK – has launched a subsidiary to target the growing halal processed foods market in the Middle East.
Tesco fresh food sales drive festive growth
Tesco reported a 1.1% rise in total sales in the 19 weeks to January 7, including a 1.3% rise in like-for-like food sales over the Christmas period.
Supply chain woes as winter weather continues
Food and drink manufacturing distribution networks face more wintry weather across the country, as the Met Office issues warnings of up to 20cm of snow.
Warburtons launches gluten-free crumpet
Bakery manufacturer Warburtons has launched a new gluten-free crumpet, following calls from its customers to produce more free-from products.
Groceries adjudicator needs more powers: NFU
The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) needs greater powers to crack down on unfair trading practices following “the increasing consolidation of suppliers and processors”, according to the National Farmers Union (NFU).
Crisp manufacturer fined £330k for hand slice
A crisp manufacturer has been ordered to pay more than £340,000 for safety failings, after an agency worker lost the tops of three fingers.
Food producers call for tax cuts on healthy food
A coalition of food and drink producers has urged the government to cut the tax on low-sugar food and drink products to 5%, following new research that revealed young adults can’t afford to buy healthy food.