Birds Eye factory urination incident ‘a hoax’
Birds Eye has allayed fears that thousands of tonnes of peas might have to be destroyed at its Hull site, claiming the video of a man appearing to urinate on a production line was a hoax.
Archives for August 12, 2019
Brewery beer exports powered by recruitment and investment
East Anglian brewery Woodforde’s has revealed plans to export its range of beers to more global markets, supported by the appointment of its first export manager.
Challenges posed by an ‘all-in’ DRS
Former environment secretary Michael Gove has been accused of attempting to rush through an ‘all-in’ model for a UK deposit return scheme (DRS), with powers to set up such a scheme now widely expected to form part of the imminent Environment Bill.
Arrest made in illegal sheep butchery investigation
One person has been arrested as part of a lengthy investigation into the theft, slaughter and illegal butchery of sheep in the West Midlands.
Opinion
Vigilance is the best weapon against listeria
Diligence, vigilance and understanding risk are key components in the fight against listeria contamination in food and drink products, according to Campden BRI microbiology department section manager Dr Phil Voysey.
All you need to know about CBD
From its perceived medical benefits to the growth in the market, we run down the things you need to know about cannabidiol (CBD) and its use in food and drink production.