NFT joins £850m logistics giant
Temperature-controlled supply chain business NFT is one of six companies joining forces to create a £850m logistics giant in the UK.
Archives for November 23, 2018
Logistics body criticises immigration restrictions
The food supply chain could grind to a halt under the Government’s plans to restrict lower-skilled immigration into the country, logistics body the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has claimed.
Warning on substance limits change issued
Testing, inspection and certification provider Bureau Veritas has urged employers to carefully consider how the recent introduction of new and revised workplace exposure limits (WELs) for 31 chemical substances might impact their organisation and employees.
FSS launches consultation into healthy eating
A consultation into proposals to make food eaten outside of the home healthier has been launched by Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
Potential cause of Scottish E.coli problem identified
A subtype of E.coli found in Scottish cows could be behind rates of human infection by the bacteria being three times higher in Scotland than in England or Wales, a cross-organisation investigation has claimed.
Barry Callebaut: 1% added sugar chocolate ‘doesn’t compromise’ quality
A chocolate made with just 1% added sugar has been launched by Belgian chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut.
Heather Mills to open third factory and create 300 jobs
The plant-based food business set up by former model Heather Mills is to open a third site and create 300 jobs after securing financial backing from HSBC.
No hope for frictionless trade post-Brexit
There will be no hope for frictionless trade between the UK and the EU post-Brexit, according to a leaked document.
FSA: England less capable to deal with food standards issues
Local authorities (LAs) in England are less capable to deal with food standards issues than their equivalents in Northern Ireland and Wales, according to a new report.
Tulip blamed for Danish Crown financial woes
Pork processor Danish Crown has highlighted its UK division Tulip as the reason for a decline in profit in its annual results.