Food firms urged to act on radon exposure levels
Food manufacturers are being urged to act ahead of new legislation that will reduce the maximum allowed level of a deadly radioactive gas in the workplace.
Archives for November 24, 2017
NASA's ‘moon on a prune’ highlights joint health link
The suggested benefits of prunes in the preservation of bone and joint health have been highlighted in a Channel 4 TV programme on superfoods.
Northern Ireland pork producers start exports to China
Pork producers in Northern Ireland have today (November 24) started exports to China, as part of a nationwide deal, first revealed in August, which is expected to generate £200M and support 1,500 jobs.
Budget 2017
Chancellor’s £3bn Brexit budget gets mixed reception
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s second budget of the year – in which he allocated £3bn over the next two years to prepare the UK for Brexit – has received a mixed reception from food industry and business leaders.
UK food and drink exports grow 15% to £5.9bn in Q3
UK exports of food and drink rose by 15% to reach £5.9bn in the third quarter of this year compared with the same period of 2016.
UK team bags silver prize at student food innovation awards
A student team from the University of Reading has claimed the silver prize at this year’s Ecotrophelia European finals.
Bakery to pay £9k after food-mixing machine accident
A north-west bakery has been ordered to pay more than £9,000, after one of its workers suffered serious injuries in an accident with a food-mixing machine.
Goodlife Foods acquired by Dutch food manufacturer
British vegetarian meal manufacturer Goodlife Foods has been acquired by Dutch frozen snack producer Izico Food Group for an undisclosed amount, as it plans to strengthen its position in the UK market.