Opinion
New forum focuses on the talent pipeline
The Institute of Food Science & Technology’s (IFST’s) operations director Andrew Gardner discusses the organisation’s plans to help tackle the food and drink sector’s work requirements.
Archives for November 16, 2018
Princes to redevelop Long Sutton after council backing
Princes has gained approval to redevelop its canning site in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, securing the jobs of 498 permanent workers and more than 100 agency staff.
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Meet the apprentice: PepsiCo
PepsiCo takes on 150–200 apprentices across its UK sites as part of its ‘Grow our Own’ initiative. Here, organisational capability manager Mandy Reader explains the philosophy, while apprentice Nathan Brown outlines the benefits to his career path.
Wincanton hires new Retail and Consumer boss
Logistics provider Wincanton has hired a new managing director for its Retail and Consumer division.
Yearsley Group acquired by US logistics firm
Haulage and cold storage firm Yearsley Group has been acquired by US-based Lineage Logistics Holdings for an undisclosed sum.
Walkers recalls crisps after incorrect allergen labelling
Snack brand Walkers has been forced to recall packs of crisps due to incorrect allergen labelling, while a number of other manufacturers have announced recalls in the past week.
Potential Ambrosia sale puts 300 ‘in limbo’
Trade union Unite has criticised Premier Foods for placing 300 workers at its south Devon Ambrosia factory in limbo, after announcing it was seeking a buyer for the business.
Multinational Cerealto merges with Siro
A new force in contract manufacturing has emerged in the form of multinational food group Cerealto Siro Foods, which has been created through the merger of Cerealto and Grupo Siro.