Building careers at the University of Reading
University of Reading courses are planned with the aim of launching food science and technology students directly into employment, as Richard Frazier explains.
Archives for June 20, 2018
Supporting innovation in food manufacturing
The founders of London-based Tastemakers focus on innovation support in the start-up scene and are finding themselves inundated with requests.
Fedima: avoid ‘free-from’ claims
Free-from claims need careful consideration under allergen labelling regulations and should ideally be avoided, the European trade body representing bakery, confectionery and patisserie suppliers has advised.
Asda, Sainsbury’s merger would ‘extract more pain’ from suppliers
The proposed merger between retailers Asda and Sainsbury’s would cause suppliers to suffer, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) has claimed.
WJFG targets foodservice with ingredients firm takeover
A Lancashire ingredients firm that supplies Michelin restaurants and high-profile sporting venues has been acquired by William Jackson Food Group (WJFG).
Children’s food firm in liquidation seeks buyer
Organic children’s food manufacturer Miniscoff is seeking a buyer for its brand and business, after falling into liquidation.
Baxters Food Group sells Canadian subsidiary
Baxters Food Group has sold its Canadian subsidiary Baxters Canada Inc to three financial partners, which are each investing $8m (£6.1m) in the business.
CO2 shortage to hit UK food sector
The UK food industry is facing crisis with reports of European-wide shortage of carbon dioxide.