Government called on to address Brexit food safety fears
Concerns over the UK’s ability to manage food safety risks once it leaves the EU have been raised by an influential House of Lords committee.
Archives for July 27, 2018
Halal baby food firm secures funding for expansion
Dairy-free and halal baby food manufacturer For Aisha has secured funding from Barclays bank to expand the company and create three new jobs.
Chocolatier opens factory in York city centre
Artisan chocolatier York Cocoa House has opened the doors to its new manufacturing facility in York city centre, as it plans to expand its capacity for chocolate production.
AB InBev’s Preston brewery faces industrial action
A Lancashire brewery faces strike action over claims a senior health and safety rep was dismissed for challenging a management request for health and safety reasons.
Nestlé continues fight for Kit Kat shape trademark
Nestlé will keep fighting to secure an EU-wide trademark for the shape of its four-finger Kit Kat chocolate bar, after the European Court of Justice dismissed its appeal against a prior ruling preventing this.
Real-time testing system launched to boost NPD potential
The high rate of food and drink new product development (NPD) failures is being challenged by a new testing system that offers real-time feedback directly from consumers.
NEWS IN BRIEF
BDCI Festival Dinner speaker announced
Former England rugby player Matt Dawson has been unveiled as this year’s Butchers’ and Drovers’ Charitable Institution’s (BDCI) Festival Dinner speaker.
Levy boards team up for red meat initiative
Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) Meat Promotion Wales are combining to create a new programme to communicate the health benefits of red meat.
Emergency services called to Carlsberg ammonia alarm
Emergency services responded to an ammonia alarm at Carlsberg’s Northampton brewery this week (23 July).