Food firm fined for forklift accident
A manufacturer of prepared meals has been ordered to pay more than £100,000 for safety failings, after a worker fell 6m off the back of a forklift truck.
Archives for August 3, 2017
Nestlé plans new plant to cut pollution and waste
Nestlé has submitted plans to build a new plant at its coffee factory in Derbyshire, in a bid to cut the pollution and volume of liquid waste discharged into the Severn Trent Water Treatment Works.
Geary’s Bakery receives £4.5M investment
Leicestershire-based Geary’s Bakery has received £4.5M in investment from NatWest to support the construction and fit-out of a new, larger factory.
Green & Black’s launch prompts ‘ethical scheme’ confusion fears
The Co-op has voiced concerns about the introduction of ‘ethical’ schemes that could be confused with Fairtrade, after chocolate maker Green & Black’s unveiled a new non-organic chocolate range that has ditched the familiar logo.
More to sugar replacement than sweetness: research body
Food manufacturers should consider the full sensory impact of replacing sugar as they strive to meet Public Health England’s reduction guidelines, a research body has claimed.
Back to basics for Food education and training
Food and drink manufacturing in the UK is in crisis. Young people are being put off seeking careers in the sector because of a combination of lack of knowledge about what’s on offer and the poor press it receives.
Müller joins Dairy Crest and First Milk in raising milk prices
Müller has become the latest dairy processor to announce a rise in the price of milk paid to its suppliers.
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Innovation from Sidel on display at Drinktec show
A number of innovative launches are promised by beverage packaging kit supplier Sidel Group at next month’s Drinktec show, which takes place in Munich, Germany from September 11–15.
Nando's launches investigation into chicken supplier
Chicken restaurant Nando's has announced it will investigate a poultry farm that has been accused of animal abuse.