Currency fluctuation boosts ABF’s revenue
Associated British Foods (ABF) has reported a 10% rise in group revenue in its latest trading update, benefiting from currency fluctuations.
Archives for July 6, 2017
Biogas from food waste can be low-carbon truck fuel
Biogas generated from food and drink process waste offers a low-carbon commercial transport fuel for the future, a study for a leading British bioenergy company has shown.
Butter and cream prices ‘to rise by Christmas’
A butter and cream shortage will hike prices quickly by Christmas, warns Arla Foods boss Peder Tuborgh.
Moy Park to pay £118,420 for animal welfare offences
Chicken processor Moy Park has been ordered to pay more than £118,000 for failing to comply with animal welfare regulations at its slaughterhouse in Lincolnshire.
Cadbury boosts production after £75M investment
Confectionery manufacturer Cadbury is to expand production at its factory in Birmingham, following a £75M investment.
Stevia sweetener variant is 20 times more potent
A sweeter made from a stevia leaf that contains 20 times more steviol glycosides than the standard leaf variety is now available from PureCircle.
Food Safety Conference
Earned recognition is ‘massive opportunity’ for firms
Food manufacturers should prepare for an overhaul of the food safety inspection system or face the risk of stiffer penalties, a leading consultant in the field has claimed.
FMEAs
Ways to win a food or drink manufacturing Oscar
Showcasing innovation, answering each question individually and using award entries to measure year-on-year improvement were Mash Direct’s top three tips for winning a Food Manufacture Excellence Award (FMEA), after the business triumphed at last year’s...
ME AND MY FACTORY
Cheese blending boss on exclusive Guinness deal
A cheese blending boss has claimed a new factory and an exclusive Guinness deal is likely to double the turnover of his business by the end of the year.
snacks webinar
Sustainable snacking: two trends dominate sector
The global snacks sector is dominated by two key trends – Clean supreme and Disruptive green – Innova Market Insights director of innovation Lu Ann Williams told the Food Manufacture Group’s latest webinar: Sustainable snacking trends for 2017.
McCain wins approval for £100M factory expansion
Potato processor McCain Foods has won approval to expand its Scarborough factory, as part of a £100M investment into its operations.
Business and Labour back Single Market access calls
The Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI’s) calls to remain inside the EU’s Single Market and Customs Union until after Brexit have been backed by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, and the Labour Party.