Opinion
Apprenticeships help to secure trade’s future
Alasdair Smith, chief executive of Scottish Bakers, highlights the role in training and apprenticeships have in securing the future of the food and drink industry.
Archives for February 15, 2019
Me and my team
Hitting the sweet spot at Tereos
Operations director for Tereos UK & Ireland Bill Harrower covers investment and health and safety initiatives at the firm’s Normanton plant, plus the impact of Brexit.
Chambers launches £2m prepared fruits division
Soft fruit grower Chambers has launched a new ready-to-eat division to allow it to compete in the take-home and on-the-go markets.
Reinvention and innovation at Barry Callebaut
Reinventing and leading in trends, driven by the launch of ruby chocolate, are the driving force of chocolate maker Barry Callebaut, according to its head of innovation.
Scotch whisky exports reach record high
Scotch whisky topped UK exports in 2018, growing 7.8% in value terms to £4.7bn, according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).
Fears over destination of non-stunned animals
Animal welfare groups have expressed concern over the potential of meat from non-stunned animals being sold to consumers unaware of how it was slaughtered.
Analysis
Premier to sell other assets after Ambrosia deal fails?
Premier Foods may look to sell off other assets as an alternative way to reduce debt after pulling the plug on the sale of its Ambrosia brand, according to one market commentator.