INSIGHT
Not so perfect ten on new rules
Confusion over date labelling and storage of meat products is still causing friction between producers and enforcement agencies. Can this be worked out to everyone’s satisfaction?
Archives for May 8, 2018
Real Good Food secures £8.2m in funding
Bakery ingredients supplier Real Good Food (RGF) has secured at least £8.2m of additional funding from its three major shareholders, after facing severe financial challenges over the past 12 months.
Sainsbury’s/Asda merger could cost 2,500 supplier jobs
The merger of retail chains Sainsbury’s and Asda could result in the loss of up to 2,500 jobs, according to think-tank New Economics Foundation (NEF).
Food Safety Conference: days left for discount offer
There are just days left to book your early-bird discount for Food Manufacture’s one-day Food Safety Conference, held in Birmingham this June.
Branston launches new chip range in Tesco
Potato processor Branston is set to launch a new range of prepared potato products in Tesco stores across the country, following increased demand from consumers.
Moo Free opens new factory
Dairy-free chocolate manufacturer Moo Free has opened a second, larger factory opposite its current site in Holsworthy, Devon.
Blockchain would help coordinate the supply chain
The use of blockchain could help coordinate the different parts of the food and drink supply chain, according to James Flynn, founder and chief technical officer at food safety software provider Primority.
Business leaders
Cranswick carves out growth plans
As Cranswick explores new protein categories, it is investing in infrastructure to secure its future. Chief executive Adam Couch explains how the firm plans to spend money the right way and which product categories it hopes to develop in the next few years.