Sales rise as profits fall at KTC Edibles
World foods and cooking oil manufacturer KTC Edibles saw a £34.9m boost in sales in its full-year results for the year ending 31 December 2017.
Archives for July 2, 2018
CO2 shortage effects to last up to three weeks
The effects of the CO2 shortage will continue to be felt by the food industry despite one plant restarting production.
Food Standards Agency completes blockchain slaughterhouse trial
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has successfully completed a pilot using blockchain technology in a cattle slaughterhouse, claiming that the data tool offers ‘great opportunities’ for further development.
Importance of collaboration stressed at Food Safety Conference
Collaboration was the key take-home message from this year’s Food Safety Conference, according to Campden BRI director general Steven Walker.
Young’s Seafood boosts US exports as profit falls
Young’s Seafood’s US export growth, as well as UK foodservice and retail wins, helped boost its sales over the past year, but the performance still failed to prevent its profit slide.
Premier Foods defends Darby against Oasis attack
Premier Foods has lent further support to chief executive officer Gavin Darby following criticism from shareholder Oasis Management Ltd.
Tulip signs up to UK Plastics Pact
Meat processor Tulip has become the latest food business to sign up to the UK Plastics Pact, as part of its commitments to tackling plastic usage and food waste as part of its new CSR policy.
New AHDB Beef & Lamb strategy director appointed
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed Will Jackson as its new sector strategy director for beef and lamb.
Glendale Foods posts sales dip in full year results
Processed meat and snack manufacturer Glendale Foods took a hit to sales and pre-tax profit in the year ending 1 October 2017.