Campden BRI study aims to cut over-processing costs
An investigation into minimising over-processing could boost efficiency and profitability for food manufacturers, according to the project’s researchers at science and technology hub Campden BRI.
Archives for May 11, 2021
Salad firm WS Bentley eyes further growth from funding boost
Salad supplier WS Bentley has secured a five-year Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan (CBIL) of £800,000 to help finance £1.85m of capital investment.
Pladis Tollcross factory to close, jeopardising 468 jobs
Pladis, the global snacking company, has announced a proposal to close its factory in Tollcross, Glasgow, subject to a full and meaningful consultation with employees putting 468 workers at risk of redundancy.
BBF recruits for 65 roles at Hull bakery
Hull-based baker BBF is to create 65 new jobs to support demand after a recent uplift in sales.
Cross contamination and cleaning in factory design
Issues surrounding cross contamination and hygiene must be at the forefront of a producer’s mind when integrating new machinery into their factories, according to Mariane Hodgkinson, hygiene consultant for specialist cleaning equipment supplier Hillbrush.