Food production’s water use cut 37% in 10 years
Food and drink manufacturers have cut their water use by more than a third (35.8%) over the past 10 years, reveals Food and Drink Federation (FDF) statistics.
Archives for June 4, 2017
2 Sisters’ Smethwick site to close with 250 job losses
2 Sisters Food Group has confirmed its Smethwick poultry processing factory will close at the end of June, with 250 workers at risk of losing their jobs.
Bespoke sweetener now available in powder form
A powdered variant of a sweetener claimed to offer no aftertaste is now available from Omega Ingredients.
Food and drink M&A activity slows in first quarter of 2017
Food and drink sector mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity slowed in the first quarter (Q1) of 2017, according to the latest research from financial adviser Grant Thornton UK.
Food and drink manufacturers face ‘sluggish growth’
Food and drink manufacturers face “sluggish growth” over the next two years, according to a survey by manufacturers’ organisation EEF.
Agri-food must not be a Brexit sacrificial pawn
In just a few days’ time the nation will decide who will be walking through the door of No 10 and taking charge of the Brexit negotiations with Europe – without doubt one of the biggest issues facing the UK generally and the food supply chain, more...
Robot delivery service being ‘evaluated’ by Tesco
Automated delivery of groceries took a step forward last month, after Tesco revealed it had trialled a robot delivery service, while Amazon devoted an entire site to developing drone technology.
Ale and cheesecake recalled after labelling errors
Labelling errors have sparked a number of food and drink product recalls recently, including gluten-free ale, cheesecake and Quorn sausages.
Unilever urged to ‘give assurances over 200 Spreads jobs’
The Unite union has again urged Unilever to give urgent assurances over the future of its 200 spreads and margarines staff, following its April decision to sell the business.