Fresh produce fears ‘growing’ after dry winter
Worries about the impact of dry weather on the nation’s fruit and vegetable crops, and livestock production, have been voiced by farmers, after one of the driest winters in 20 years.
Archives for May 11, 2017
Genius Foods enters food science lab partnership
Gluten-free bakery manufacturer Genius Foods has entered into a partnership with Queen Margaret University’s (QMU’s) new food science laboratory.
Salad firm fined £120k for worker’s serious injury
An Essex salad growing company has been fined £120,000, after an employee was seriously injured by a chainsaw while felling trees.
Scrapping French border control treaty would be ‘disastrous’
Scrapping the UK and France’s border control treaty would have “disastrous effects” on the UK logistics industry – including the food and drink supply chain – claims the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
AHDB appoints new exports boss
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed Dr Phil Hadley to spearhead its work to boost food industry exports.
Cranswick ‘invests £4M to boost production’
Meat firm Cranswick is investing £4M in its County Antrim facility, in a bid to boost productivity, according to media reports.
Firms ‘must prepare for promising’ earned recognition
Food Manufacture’s food safety conference will arm delegates with the latest information on earned recognition, according to Enmoore food safety consultant and former Food Standards Agency (FSA) boss John Barnes.
Promotions ‘have to fall to meet sugar targets’
Food and drink promotions will need to reduce if the industry is going to meet sugar reduction targets set by Public Health England (PHE), the boss of a market intelligence firm has warned.
Mars uses technology to raise safety
Global food giant Mars is undertaking a large research project to “sequence the supply chain” in a move to improve food safety.