Aulds confirms store closures after liquidation
Scottish baker Aulds has confirmed the closure of four of its stores, a week after placing its retail business into liquidation in a bid to protect 200 manufacturing jobs.
Archives for August 7, 2018
Pladis launches thin variant of Jacob’s Cracker Crisps
Biscuit manufacturer Pladis has launched a range of extra-thin crackers under its Jacob’s Cracker Crisps brand, building on the popularity of ‘thin’ food variants.
Morrisons broken arm incident under investigation
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is investigating an accident at a Morrisons factory in North Yorkshire, after a worker broke an arm.
Mobile campaign billboards circle Walkers HQ
Two mobile billboards were circling Walkers Crisps’ Leicester factory and Reading headquarters on Monday (6 August), as part of a campaign urging the manufacturer to ditch plastic packaging.
Welsh meat body highlights women in the sector
The work done by women in the red meat sector and the help that is available to develop their skills and careers have been highlighted by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Production Wales (HCC) – in partnership with charity Chwarae Teg.
Pioneer Foods takes Lizi’s brand into breakfast drinks
A new contender in breakfast beverages has emerged in the form of Lizi’s Breakfast Drink, a product made by Pioneer Foods (UK) that takes premium granola brand Lizi’s into a new category.
New funding announced for Scotch Lamb campaign
Quality Meat Scotland’s 2018 Scotch lamb promotional campaign is to benefit from £200,000 of new funding.
NFU highlights UK self-sufficiency issue
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has urged the Government to protect UK food in the face of stagnating self-sufficiency.