Linden Foods launches gourmet burger range
Northern Irish meat processor Linden Food Group has introduced a new 20-strong range of gourmet burgers.
Archives for February 13, 2017
Planning consent ‘imminent’ for ABP Beef’s new £20M development
Planning permission for construction of ABP Beef’s new £20M-plus development at its Shrewsbury plant in Shropshire is “imminent”, according to the company’s chief executive Tom Kirwan.
Sandwich maker’s assets to be sold at auction
Sandwich manufacturer S&L Catering – which has ceased trading and appointed liquidators on February 2 – is to have its assets sold at auction.
Butchery supplier Dalziel launches chicken brand
Retail butcher Dalziel has launched its first chicken brand – Kingsworth – after striking a deal with Dutch poultry processor Vriesekoop.
Asda accused of Slimming World trade mark breach
Asda is to face a legal challenge from Slimming World over the “unlawful” use of trade marks on its new diet food range.
Waitrose plans 678 job cuts as five stores face closure
Waitrose plans to cut almost 700 jobs, after revealing plans to close five of its stores and restructure its management.
Business Leaders' Forum
Food firms are optimistic despite sector challenges
The Business Leaders’ Forum – organised by the Food Manufacture Group – showcased the optimism in the food and drink sector, despite Brexit and international challenges, according to sponsor DWF, but raised more questions than answers, said Charpak,...
Fear the food fads, innovation experts warn
The dominance of the health agenda in food is leading to a “massive increase in faddy products” that hold no long-term value, two food innovation experts have warned.
Salmonella sparks Sainsbury stir-fry recall
Sainsbury recalled a number of its stir-fry products last week, after testing found the possible presence of salmonella in them.
Hand lacerations cost butchery firm £18k
A butchery firm has been fined £18,000 for safety failings, after a worker suffered deep lacerations to his hand.