Sarval to invest £8 million in pet food by-product plant
Ingredients supplier to the UK pet food market Sarval has announced a major upgrade project to its animal by-product processing facility in Nottingham.
Archives for March 22, 2017
GM food has a role in feeding Britain: Princess Royal
Food produced from genetically modified (GM) crops and animals has an important role to play in feeding Britain, the Princess Royal has told the BBC, in an interview to be broadcast tomorrow (March 23).
Apetito invests £31M in factory and creates 40 jobs
Food manufacturer Apetito has invested £31M in its south-west factory to increase capacity and efficiency, creating about 40 jobs.
Brazil’s rotten meat claims ‘highlight Brexit trade deal’
Claims that Brazil’s biggest meat processors have sold rotten beef and poultry highlight the importance of securing an EU trade deal that maintains Britain’s safety standards, says the National Farmers Union (NFU).
Whisky workers seek Brexit job reassurance
Whisky workers are seeking “honest answers” from EU officials in Brussels today (March 22) over the security of their jobs once the UK quits the EU.
Dessert maker Park Cakes sold in management buyout
Premium own-label cakes and desserts manufacturer Park Cakes has been bought by its management team from private equity owner Vision Capital.
New wheat variety ‘to deliver top baking quality’
New milling wheat variety KWS Zyatt will offer millers improved quality, by delivering better dough texture and strength, claims Rank Hovis Milling head of technical Shaun Taylor.
Food firms should buy more British food: NFU
Food manufacturers should buy more British food, urges the National Farmers Union (NFU), after thanking discount retailer Lidl for backing British food and farming.
First halal manager appointed by AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed its first halal sector manager.