News in brief
Jobs saved as sauce manufacturer bought out of administration
Curry and sauces manufacturer Simano Foods has been rescued from administration, saving 11 jobs at the Wigan-based business.
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Dawn Meats awarded for sustainability
Processor Dawn Meats has been awarded the McDonald’s Global Scale for Good Award.
FOOD SAFETY CONFERENCE 2018
Food Safety Conference: blockchain and product recall lead packed agenda
Blockchain, allergen contamination, product recall and regulatory reform are just some of the topics on the packed agenda at Food Manufacture’s one-day Food Safety Conference, held in Birmingham on 21 June.
Blockchain beer launched later this month
The world’s first ‘blockchain’ beer – or so it is billed – will be launched later this month.
FDF members cut sugar by 12.1%
The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF’s) members have reduced the amount of sugar and salt in an average consumer’s basket of shopping over the past five years, according to a new report.
Food recalls forced by metal contamination and allergens
High levels of metal and undeclared allergens were the cause of food recalls over the past week, including products from celebrity baker Mary Berry.
Coeliac UK launches £750k gluten-free research fund
A £750,000 fund for research into gluten-free food production has been opened to food manufacturers in the UK, launched by the charity Coeliac UK.