New DEFRA boss Gove is a ‘heavy hitter’: FDF
“Heavy hitter” Michael Gove’s appointment as new environment secretary will be a big boost for the food and drink sector, says the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Archives for June 11, 2017
Mars recalls chocolate over salmonella fears
Mars Chocolate UK and Mars Ireland are recalling some Galaxy, Maltesers Teasers and Minstrels chocolate products, after routine testing revealed the presence of salmonella.
Independent brewery falls into administration
An independent brewery has fallen into administration, after failing to pay back its creditors as part of a finance deal known as a Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA).
Food factory plans could create more than 120 jobs
Plans to build a £14M food factory in north-east Wales could create more than 120 jobs, depending on the decision of the local council.
Food firms advised to boost cyber security after attack
Food and drink manufacturers have been advised to improve their computer system security, after last month’s ransomware virus attacks, which crippled more than 200,000 computers worldwide.
Soft Brexit calls grow as business confidence falls
Calls for a soft Brexit – maintaining closer ties to the EU’s market of 510M customers – continue to rise after the general election, as the Institute of Directors (IoD) reveals a “dramatic drop” in business confidence since the hung parliament.
Seafood maker and pub supplier win frozen food awards
A seafood producer located near the Humber estuary and a Manchester-based supplier to JD Wetherspoon have scooped the top prizes at an annual awards that celebrates the best in frozen food manufacturing.
Food packaging recycling plant creates 20 jobs
Up to 20 new jobs are to be created at a food packaging recycling plant in North Yorkshire, following a £7M investment from waste management firm Biffa.
Review plan to quit EU Customs Union, urges FTA
The government should review its decision to leave the EU Customs Union, urged the Freight Transport Association (FTA), after the confusion caused by last week’s general election.
Sweetener cancer link dismissed by EU safety body
A study that links the sweetener sucralose to cancer has been dismissed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), for failing to provide the data to support its conclusions.