Meat company faces court over 'lying' to customers
A now-defunct meat company is facing trial over allegedly deceiving its customers.
Archives for February 8, 2017
Halal meat suppliers gain export boost
Halal meat firms can now access groundbreaking newly-endorsed UK-based certification enabling them to supply the United Arab Emirates (UAE) once the country closes its borders to non-certified halal products later this year.
Protein-rich sherbets for hospital patients
An ingredients firm has teamed up with an ice cream maker to develop nutritional ice cream products for hospital patients at risk of undernourishment.
Co-op Food boss to take over as group ceo
The Co-op’s Food business boss is to become the new group ceo, following the departure of Richard Pennycook.
Mondelēz blames Brexit for £2.9bn drop in revenue
Snack foods giant Mondelēz International’s revenues fell by £2.9bn ($3.7bn) last year, as the firm grappled with the impact of Brexit and weaker UK demand.
Dairy wins £1.25M funding to back expansion plans
BV Dairy has secured a £1.25M finance package from HSBC to fund its expansion plans and the creation of 16 jobs.
Recycling all food waste could save the UK £3.7bn
The UK could save £3.7bn by using food waste sent to landfill for renewable biofertiliser, claimed a food waste expert, after figures last month confirmed domestic food waste alone topped 7.3Mt.
Aldi becomes the UK’s fifth largest grocer
Aldi, the discount retailer which pledged to “change the face of retailer and supplier relations”, has become the UK’s fifth largest grocer.
Crisp maker Tayto buys Portlebay and Tavern Snacks
Crisp manufacturer Tayto has bought a 75% stake in premium popcorn manufacturer Portlebay, and acquired roasted nuts and pork scratchings maker Tavern Snacks.
Food sector’s UK workers need Brexit assurances
The GMB union has urged the government for assurances that the food sector’s UK workers won’t be caught in the crossfire of Brexit, while food manufacturers and farmers compete harder for a reduced number of non-UK EU nationals.
Courgette shortage costs retailers £2M in January
UK retailers lost £2M in courgette sales last month, after unfavourable growing conditions in Spain meant supermarkets had to restrict UK supplies.
Bernard Matthews plans up to 150 job cuts in Norfolk
Bernard Matthews plans to cut up to 150 jobs at its headquarters and production factory in Norfolk, the turkey producer revealed yesterday (February 7).
Cereal makers looking for sugar reduction plans
Cereal manufacturers are trying to cut sugar, claims the Association of Cereal Food Manufacturers (ACFM), after pressure groups claimed some breakfast cereals contained “shocking levels of sugar”.