More than 500 suppliers apply to Morrisons
Hundreds of food producers from across the UK have responded to Morrisons’ search for the best local food, in a bid to boost British supply on shelves across the retailer’s 491 stores.
Archives for March 17, 2017
Arla boosts added-value milk by £95M
Arla Foods UK’s added-value milk sales hit £95M last year, as 1.5M consumers chose its branded products over standard fresh milk.
Greencore appoints former US ambassador
Greencore has appointed a former US ambassador as non-executive director with immediate effect.
Police probe explosion at food packaging plant
An explosion at a food packaging factory in Scotland is currently under investigation by police.
Sainsbury warns of Brexit-related cost uncertainties
Sainsbury, Britain’s second largest retailer, has warned of turbulent times ahead related to Brexit, as it reported a 0.5% drop in like-for-like sales.
Tunnock’s workers ‘given 8.7% pay rise’
Confectionery firm Tunnock’s workers will receive an 8.7% pay rise over two years, the Unite union has revealed.
Maggoty meat butcher to pay £54,000
A meat firm has been ordered to pay £54,000 in fines and costs for seven food hygiene offences, after a bag of putrefying meat filled with maggots was found behind a freezer.
Costa opens £38M roastery to quadruple production
Coffee maker Costa has opened a new £38M roaster in Basildon, Essex, to quadruple its capacity.