GLAA action results in poultry firm closure
A Northern Ireland chicken-catching business will have to cease trading after having its Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) licence revoked.
Archives for October 31, 2018
Food and drink industry responds to 2018 Budget
Food and drink industry representatives have challenged the plastic packaging tax consultation revealed in the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s 2018 Budget, which was announced on Monday (29 October).
Jobs saved after liquorice-maker acquisition
More than 50 jobs have been saved at a Lancashire liquorice-maker after it was bought out of administration by a team of experienced confectionery sector executives.
MLCSL sale on track
The sale of the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB's) meat and livestock subsidiary is expected to be completed in the next few months.
Crawshaw enters administration, threatening 600 jobs
Butchery retail chain Crawshaw Group has plunged into administration, putting 600 jobs at risk.
Princes' supply chain gains ethical accreditation
International food and drink group Princes has sourced 100% of the tomatoes in its Italian supply chain from farms with independent ethical accreditation, according to a new report.
2 Sisters disposes of sandwich business
2 Sisters Food Group has agreed to sell its Manton Wood sandwich business to Samworth Brothers, for an undisclosed amount.
Northern Ireland ice cream brand Morelli’s invests £350k
Ice cream brand Morelli’s has invested £350,000 to expand production and storage facilities and modernise its head office at its base of operations in Coleraine, Northern Ireland (NI).
Shaken Udder milkshakes win UK-wide Morrisons listing
Milkshake brand Shaken Udder has secured a listing for its products in Morrisons stores across the UK.