Morrisons seeks at least 200 new British suppliers
Morrisons is seeking at least 200 new British food and drink suppliers, it revealed today (February 17), after a report claimed only 52% of food eaten in the UK came from British farmers.
Archives for February 17, 2017
Manufacturing pay rises scrape ahead of inflation
Pay increases in the manufacturing sector – including food and drink firms – are slightly ahead of consumer price inflation, revealed EEF, the manufacturer’s organisation.
Vitamin D cold and flu study link divides scientists
A study that suggests vitamin D can play an important role in preventing colds and flu has received a mixed response from scientists and industry bodies, with Public Health England (PHE) claiming it “does not provide sufficient evidence” to support a link.
Kraft Heinz mega merger with Unilever turned down
Unilever has rejected a multi-million pound mega merger proposal from Kraft Heinz.
Nestlé’s growth falls for fifth consecutive year
Nestlé has posted its fifth consecutive year of falling organic growth – after a “challenging year” in the UK – in its latest financial results for the 12 months to December 31.
Hain Daniels to buy soup maker Yorkshire Provender
Hain Daniels – the UK subsidiary of US-based food group Hain Celestial – has agreed to buy premium soup maker Yorkshire Provender for an undisclosed fee.
Fake news ‘a threat to public health’
Fake news poses a serious health risk, claimed The Dairy Council, while damaging the reputation of dairy products in the public eye.
Supply chains need to adapt to technology trends
Manufacturers need to adapt their supply chains to the latest technologies or risk losing out to the competition, warned logistics specialist Fowler Welch.