Food firms face bigger fines for workplace safety offences
Stiffer sentencing for workplace safety failings means some firms need to up their game when it comes to health and safety compliance.
Archives for May 17, 2017
Weetabix's sale could just be the start
Weetabix’s sale for £1.4bn ($1.76bn) to US firm Post Holdings by its owner Shanghai-based Bright Food, was the biggest UK food sector deal to emerge last month.
The Big Interview
Bakkavor boss reveals her recruitment ambitions
Bakkavor's HR director Pippa Greenslade reveals her recruitment ambitions in this Big Interview, first published by our sister title Food Manufacture.
Food firms advised to defer VAT payments on kit to free cash flow
Food manufacturers are being advised to defer VAT payments on equipment purchases to free up much needed cash flow.
Election 2017
Manufacturing sector reacts to Lib Dems’ manifesto
The Liberal Democrats were right to place the future of the economy at the forefront of its general election manifesto, but included policies that would discourage investment, according to business leaders.
Coca-Cola to use 100% green energy in Europe
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has begun sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable sources, as it launches a new solar energy farm to support production at its Yorkshire site.
Greggs sales rise 7.5% as it concludes job cut talks
High street baker Greggs has reported an increase in total sales of 7.5% in the first 19 weeks of the year, and confirmed the completion of staff talks to ‘cut hundreds of jobs’.
Me and my factory
Nim’s Fruit Crisps boss sold home to build new factory
Nim’s Fruit Crisps ceo and founder Nimisha Raja sold her home to finance investment in her new factory. Raja explains how she risked it all to build the food factory she needed to help her business thrive.
Bumpy road ahead for food logistics sector
The road ahead is potentially a bumpy one for businesses involved in the handling and storage of food and drink.