Phoenix Foods to stop trading as 25 jobs lost
Phoenix Foods is to cease trading at the end of next month, putting 25 jobs at risk.
Archives for August 28, 2017
Branson and Cargill invest in ‘lab meat’ firm
Billionaire business tycoons Richard Branson and Bill Gates have joined Cargill in an investment for ‘lab meat’ producer Memphis Meats.
Naturalness and surprising creations lead top beverage tips
Five tips to help beverage manufacturers grow sales have been unveiled by a colouring foods producer.
Manufacturing product file
Warburtons improves forecasting accuracy
Warburtons has increased the accuracy of its sales forecasts from 79% to 86%, following the replacement of its ageing IT systems, with demand and promotional planning software from specialist vendor FuturMaster. The project is expected to provide savings...
EU food safety body: adopt safe glutamate intake levels
Europe’s scientific food safety body is urging the EU to adopt its newly established safe intake levels for glutamate food additives after raising fears about consumption rates.
UK meat exports break £500M in value
Exports of UK beef, lamb and pork were worth more than £500M in the first half of this year, up 18% year-on-year, according to the Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Greencore tries to calm market as share prices drop
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore has tried to reassure the market, after its share price plummeted by more than 7.5% in one week, and 41% over the past year.
Fairfield Farm Crisps invests to expand production
Snack manufacturer Fairfield Farm Crisps has signed a deal with equipment provider Fabcon Food Systems for an undisclosed amount to expand the production capabilities at its factory in Essex.
Reports from IFT17
US food show offers answers for UK students
Two British students gained valuable insights into the global industry after visiting one of the world’s biggest food shows – the Institute of Food Technologists’ (IFT’s) Annual Meeting & Food Expo – in Las Vegas in June.