Sugar to halt ABF half-year progress
A predicted drop in revenue in its sugar division is expected to be the only black mark on Associated British Foods’ (ABF) interim results.
Archives for February 25, 2019
Big food brands slow to innovate
Food and drink brands are failing to cater to changing consumer preferences for plant-based products and less packaging, according to an environmental pressure group.
Opinion
How eating differently can lower obesity rates
British Nutrition Foundation director general Judy Buttriss discusses the next steps in tackling obesity in the UK.
FEATURE
Avoid rolling the dice on health and safety
With safety-first equipment and IT systems able to reduce the risk of workplace incidents and help manufacturers avoid severe penalties, can companies really afford not to invest in them?
Food recalls rise 40% due to allergy concerns
Recalls of unsafe food products in the UK have jumped by 40%, driven by rising concerns over poorly-labelled items causing allergy-related deaths.
Organic food sales on the rise
Sales of organic food in the UK grew 5.3% in 2018 to £2.33bn, boosted by consumer interest in free-from options and healthy eating, according to a report by certification body the Soil Association.
Lye Cross Farm wins US listings for cheese
Bristol-based cheesemaker Lye Cross Farm has secured listings in the US, which are expected to be worth £1.5m over the next year.
Walker Logistics wins Rich Energy contract
Walker Logistics has won the supply chain operation contract for new energy drink Rich Energy.