‘Future assurances needed’ for 500 McVitie’s workers
The GMB union has urged McVitie’s to give urgent assurances to more than 500 workers at its factory in Glasgow, after fears the site wouldn’t receive future funding.
Archives for August 2, 2017
Reclosable frozen pack launched
Packaging supplier Parkside has collaborated with Northcoast Seafoods in what it claims is the ‘first to market’ reclosable pack for frozen foods. The pack uses the firm’s Parkscribe laser scribe technology, which creates an easy to open and close pack...
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Bradburys uses flowrapper for MAP cheese packs
Bradburys Cheese, based at Buxton in Derbyshire, has launched a new range of mini-portion cheeses with the help of customised, high-speed Artic flowrapping technology from Ulma Packaging.
Hilton looks at Icelandic Seachill acquisition
Meat producer Hilton Food Group has confirmed reports that it’s in talks to buy another company, believed to be seafood processor Icelandic Seachill.
Food Safety Conference
Latest food safety tech ‘keeps food fresher’
The latest technology in food manufacturing will help to keep food as fresh as possible, while not compromising on safety, says Campden BRI technology director Richard Akkermans.
McCain boss appointed Mondelēz ceo
Global confectionery giant Mondelēz International has appointed Dirk Van de Put, current president and ceo of McCain Foods, to succeed Irene Rosenfeld as ceo – effective from November.
The Big Interview
Food firms need to show honesty: research boss
Food manufacturers need to show “transparency, honesty and clarity” if they are to overcome public misconceptions about the food industry, the boss of a leading research organisation has claimed.
Hilton Food Group confirms acquisition talks
Processor Hilton Food Group has confirmed that it is in discussions to acquire fish supplier Icelandic Seachill.