opinion
New packaging courses aim to address skills gap
Lead scientist at Fera Science and senior lecturer at Newcastle University Professor Graham Bonwick discusses new courses for the food industry.
Archives for September 24, 2018
Keeping it real at London Metropolitan University
As competition for skilled workers in food and drink heats up, London Metropolitan University ensures its students gain real-world experience to kick-start their careers.
Cranswick highlights recycling successes
As part of its Recycling Week celebrations, UK meat processor Cranswick is to use the plastic collected to create new recyclable packaging for its produce.
Finalists for Business Leaders 2018 announced
Readers can now elect the winner of Food Manufacture’s Business Leaders 2018 Award, with managers at Premier Foods, Nestlé, Mondelez International, Adelie Foods Group, Birds Eye UK & Ireland and Cranswick all finalists.
Salmonella contamination sparks food recall
Salmonella contamination has sparked a nationwide recall of liquid egg products produced by protein foods producer Dr Zak’s.
Insight
Cutting to the core of 2 Sisters
2 Sisters Food Group has disposed of two major businesses in the past eight months and, under new leadership, more might be on the way. But, as it seeks to streamline its business, what’s core to the company, and what’s potentially expendable?
Laila Basmati switches to recyclable packaging
Rice brand Laila Basmati has switched to 100% recyclable packaging as part of a major rebrand.
Brands gain from reverse vending
There is nothing to stop smaller brands following the example of Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments and creating reverse vending partnerships of their own for plastic bottles and/or cans, says the company that supplied the equipment.
News in brief
Ingredients manufacturer benefits from new factory
Ingredients supplier Sleaford Quality Foods is set to benefit from a new 14,000m2 spice processing facility opened by its parent company Jain Farm Fresh.
Pladis chief executive steps down
The head of biscuit giant Pladis is to step down from his role with immediate effect, citing family and health reasons.