Scottish wholesalers concerned over cattle decline
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) and National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland held talks earlier this week on stability in the livestock sector.
Archives for May 9, 2018
Opinion
Jon Poole: Live and breathe your food safety culture
Jon Poole, chief executive of the Institute of Food Science & Technology, discusses the importance of developing a culture of food safety in your business.
News in brief
Call for lower arsenic levels in baby food
EU inorganic arsenic laws should be revised to ensure a lower concentration of the substance in baby food, an academic institute has argued.
2 Sisters workers face redundancy if they don’t relocate
More than 400 workers at 2 Sisters Food Group’s Cambuslang site in Scotland could face redundancy if they do not relocate to jobs up to 400 miles away.
IFF creates ‘global leader’ after $7.1bn Frutarom deal
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) says it is on the way to becoming a “global leader in taste, scent and nutrition” after acquiring rival flavourings firm Frutarom in a $7.1bn (£5.26bn) deal.
Supply chain success for Compleat Food Network
With 20 years as a food importer under his belt, Tim Scarborough has plenty to be proud of. But the looming threat of Brexit is creating unsettling times for his business.
Appleby Creamery secures £250k loan
Artisan cheese maker Appleby Creamery has secured a £250,000 loan from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF).
UCC Coffee UK & Ireland invests £1.3m in HQ
UCC Coffee UK & Ireland has invested £1.3m into refurbishing its Milton Keynes headquarters, as part of a raft of upgrades and improvements across the business.
Free-from snack firm wins business award
Free-from food manufacturer Creative Nature has been named the UK’s Small Business of the Year 2018 by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), beating back competition from across the country.
Vitafoods Europe
Healthy nutrition the focus at trade show
With healthy nutrition high on the consumer agenda at present, the organiser of Vitafoods Europe is looking forward to a lively show this year, with new elements designed to maximise information and innovation in nutraceutical foods
UK food industry responds to Defra consultation
The British food industry has set out its stall as the UK looks to the future of food in a Government consultation.