Shareholders vote in favour of Tesco and Booker merger
The merger of Tesco and Booker has been given the green light by shareholders who have voted on the issue today.
Archives for February 28, 2018
Scotland still facing obesity challenge
Two out of three adults and almost a third of children living in Scotland remain overweight or obese, Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has claimed.
EU novel foods overhaul gets cautious welcome
The EU’s new centralised process for the approval of novel foods has been welcomed by the food industry – but there are fears over the implications on intellectual property.
Brexit tops National Farmers Union president’s agenda
Calls to “turbocharge the Red Tractor” and grow “Brand Britain” as it prepares to leave the EU have been issued by newly-elected National Farmers Union (NFU) president Minette Batters.
Wessanen UK makes senior appointment
Natural food company Wessanen, owner of Clipper Teas, has appointed Emma Vass as its new UK CEO.
Government launches post-Brexit farming consultation
Environment secretary Michael Gove has said there is a “historic opportunity” to deliver a farming policy which works for the whole industry, as he launched a new consultation today.
UK frozen food industry set to top £10bn
UK sales of frozen food will top £10bn according to the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), which has reported growth in both retail and foodservice.
Althams Butchers to create 25 jobs at new factory
Meat processor Althams Butchers is to create up to 25 jobs at a new factory in Lancashire, after receiving planning consent from the local council.
Food standards boss pledges to overhaul regulation
Despite Brexit, Food Standards Agency boss Heather Hancock is determined to press on with an overhaul of food safety regulation.
Me and my factory
Vegan dessert maker eyes 10M consumer market
In creating free-from vegan-friendly desserts, Freaks of Nature boss Peter Ahye hopes to tap into a market of 10M consumers.
Greggs posts growth as it consolidates manufacturing
High street baker Greggs has posted a £3.6M boost in its operating profit for the year ending 30 December 2017, as it continues to invest in consolidating its manufacturing operations and expanding its logistics capacity.
Ranjit Boparan to step down as 2 Sisters chief exec
Ranjit Boparan, co-founder, owner and chief executive (CEO) of 2 Sisters Food Group, has revealed he will step down after 25 years to take on a new role.
Government accused of failing to act over fisheries policy
The Government has been accused of “dragging its heels” over clarifying what the UK’s fisheries policy will be after Brexit.
FSA claims majority of meat plants are compliant
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said that the majority of meat plants have had no major breaches of food and hygiene standards.
Dual-ovenable paperboard packaging introduced for ready meals
An all-in-one, dual-ovenable, paperboard packaging for the ready-meals and takeaway markets was launched by Colpac at the Packaging Innovations Show earlier this month.
GEA acquires the drinks firm Vipoll
Engineering equipment specialist GEA has strengthened its market position as provider of kit to the beverage processing sector with the acquisition of the Slovenian machine manufacturer Vipoll, which makes a range of filling equipment for soft drinks,...
Ragus Pure Sugars raises boilerhouse efficiency
Importer and manufacturer of sugar products, Ragus Pure Sugars, is celebrating a decade of continued carbon reductions, thanks to its partnership with a global steam specialist.
Gearbox service deal is agreed
Baker Perkins has appointed Dana’s Service and Assembly Centres – representing the Brevini and PIV brands in the UK – as its approved, authorised gearbox service partner across all the company’s food applications.
Aseptic geared motor coating will not contaminate
A new coating for aseptic geared motors that provides protection against chipping, flaking, scratching and corrosion, has been launched by SEW Eurodrive.
Wilkin's sweet new control system
When the clear honey line at Tiptree-based Wilkin & Sons was to be modified to incorporate set honey production, the fruit preserving company turned to local firm Gibbons Engineering.
Mill overcomes grinder overheating problem
Grinder breakdowns caused by raw ingredient overload at Burniston Mill in Scarborough have been eradicated after the installation of a variable speed drive (VSD).
Loss in weight feeder for reliable recipe dosing
To meet increasing demand for accurate and reliable recipe dosing in the food processing lines, Dutch screw conveying equipment designer and supplier Van Beek has partnered with weighing specialist Penko to develop a loss in weight (LIW) feeder system.