INSIGHT
Food firms seek alternative labour methods
Lack of clarity for the post-Brexit status of non-UK workers in the food industry has led to panic in the sector and the investigation of alternative labour methods. Can they cut it?
Archives for May 11, 2018
NTU meets industry standards with apprenticeships
Creating strong ties with the industry is a key component to food and drink apprenticeships, explains Sara Poulson, subject leader for food and horticultural sciences at Nottingham Trent University (NTU).
Baker Sweet Things triples sales to £1.5m
Baked goods manufacturer Sweet Things has tripled its sales to £1.5m in the past 12 months, as it continues to create new jobs in the business.
Petrow Food Group invests £850k in machinery
Cereal and bakery ingredients supplier Petrow Food Group has invested £850,000 in new machinery to boost efficiency and food safety at its site in Haverhill, Suffolk.
GMB: Unilever withheld information in Colman’s consultation
Trade unions GMB and Unite have accused Unilever of withholding information surrounding the closure of its Colman’s factory in Norwich from staff, which would cost the area up to 1,000 jobs and £10m worth of wages.