IGD appoints Natures Way boss as new CEO
Grocery think-tank and training charity IGD has appointed AG Barr non-executive director and Natures Way Foods head Susan Barratt as its new chief executive, effective from 1 January 2019.
Archives for November 19, 2018
Mondelēz HQ hit by Greenpeace palm oil protest
Confectionery giant Mondelēz International has been urged to sever its links with the “biggest and dirtiest palm oil trader in the world” in a protest staged outside its UK headquarters on Monday (19 November).
Quorn Foods opens world’s largest meat alternative facility
Quorn Foods has opened the world’s largest meat alternative processing facility, located in the north east.
China targeted by UK food businesses
UK food and drink businesses have been on a charm offensive in China as part of a trade mission organised by the Department for International Trade (DIT), Santander UK and the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC).
Sainsbury’s lists Eat Grab insect snacks
Edible insects are “no longer” a gimmick, with Sainsbury’s becoming the first UK supermarket to list edible crickets, supplied by Eat Grub, in its stores.
FMEAs 2018
Site Team of the Year winner Tulip: video interview
Tulip site director Peter Broomfield picked up the award for Site Team of the Year at this year’s Food Manufacture Excellence Awards (FMEAs) at the Hilton on Park Lane hotel in London.
Innis & Gunn to create 30 jobs at new factory
Craft beer producer Innis & Gunn is set to create 30 jobs at a new brewery in Edinburgh, as it aims to achieve sales of more than £40m in the next three years.
Innova’s top 10 food and drink trends for 2019
Bolder flavours, plant-based foods and alternatives are just some of the big trends that will dominate food and drink next year, according to market research firm Innova Market Insights.
Opinion
Why every calorie counts when combating obesity
British Nutrition Foundation director general Judy Buttriss discusses the importance of calories in curbing the nation’s obesity problem.
ME & MY TEAM
Kelly Turkeys sets itself apart from competition
Kelly Turkeys managing director Paul Kelly says the future emphasis of his company will be dictated by Brexit and the ability to employ EU labour to meet seasonal demand.