Inside food & drink manufacturing
Targeting larger companies only in the out-of-home (OOH) sector, as part of the Government’s drive to combat obesity, risks “squeezing the balloon” in favour of independent operators, the boss of the UK’s largest bakery chain has warned.
Dairy Crest chief executive officer (CEO) Mark Allen has stepped down and been replaced by the company’s deputy chief executive and group finance director Tom Atherton.
Norfolk-based abattoir HG Blake has purchased a local butchery business to help increase traceability along its supply chain.
McVitie’s-owner Pladis is to rebalance its business to focus on its core range of products, as it identifies a £330m opportunity for the biscuit sector.
Food growers and suppliers will be able to secure longer term contracts after a new multi-million pound deal struck between Fullers Food and Asda.