Gosh! Food invests £5m in Milton Keynes factory
Plant-based manufacturer Gosh! Food is set to open a new 17,000ft2 factory early next year after investing £5m.
Archives for July 29, 2020
Greencore restarts production and sells molasses activities
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore has restarted production at a number of its sites across the UK, as it reported the impact of coronavirus on its sales in its third-quarter financial results.
Surya Foods confirms five coronavirus cases
Harwich-based wholesaler Surya Foods has said it is continuing to prioritise the safety of its staff after five coronavirus cases were found at its site.
Premier Foods boost with lockdown home cooking sales
Premier Foods, which owns brands including Mr Kipling, Bisto and Oxo, has reported a 22.5% rise in sales for the first financial quarter of this year, with branded sales up 27%, boosted by the coronavirus lockdown.
Industry reacts to National Food Strategy
Part one of the National Food Strategy, led by British entrepreneur Henry Dimbleby, has been published. It is the first independent review of the UK’s food policy in nearly 75 years. Industry reaction to the report was swift.
National Food Strategy issues urgent call to action
The National Food Strategy has intensified pressure on food manufacturers to support healthy eating, with author Henry Dimbleby claiming the industry clothes “itself and its products in false virtue”.