‘Shrinkflation’ must be clear to stop shoppers feeling ‘cheated’
Food manufacturers have been urged to make it clear when they shrink products, to stop consumers feeling “cheated”.
Archives for July 25, 2017
Strike planned at Chivas after pay offer rejected
Workers at a Chivas whisky bottling plant will strike on August 7, after rejecting a new pay offer from the distiller.
Smoked salmon processor sold to Estonian food firm
John Ross Jr, the Scottish smoked salmon producer, has been sold to PRFoods, a food production company based in Finland and Estonia.
New chocolate factory development to create 20 jobs
Plans for a £750,000 chocolate factory in York, which will create up to 20 new jobs across the operation, have been approved by the local council.
EU agrees to set legal limits on acrylamide in food
Food manufacturers will be required to reduce the presence of acrylamide in food after EU Member States voted in favour of the European Commission’s (EC’s) proposal to set legal limits.
Quorn’s £150M investment to create 300+ jobs
Quorn Foods has invested £150M in its Billingham factory, creating more than 300 jobs over the next five years, the meat alternative manufacturer revealed on July 24.
Cranswick reports ‘outstanding’ 27% sales rise
Meat processor Cranswick reported a 27% rise in sales in its first-quarter trading update, as analysts praised its “outstanding start to the year”.
BPC rejects chlorine-washed chicken trade deal
A bilateral trade deal between the US and UK, allowing the import of chlorine-washed chickens after Brexit, has been opposed by the British Poultry Council (BPC).
New creamery will create up to 30 jobs
Plans to build a £14M cheese factory in Bangor, north Wales, which will create up to 30 jobs have been recommended for approval by councillors.
Beef and pork prices rise 'dramatically'
At an 11% year-on-year increase per kg, beef prices have reached an all-time high, according to Beacon Purchasing.