‘World’s first’ fully recycled food grade plastic bottles unveiled
The ‘world’s first’ food grade plastic bottles made entirely from plastic waste have been produced by members of the soft drinks industry.
Archives for June 25, 2021
IFST report highlights major hurdles in the future of UK food
Complexity surrounding food regulations, the dilution of food standards and limited access to food technicians will be the major hurdles affecting food and drink firms in the near future, according to a new report from the Institute of Food Science and...
Surge in food SMEs in significant financial distress
The amount of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in food and drink manufacturing in significant financial distress has risen by 35%, comparing the first quarter of 2020 with the first quarter of 2021.
Village Bakery to create 115 roles at rebuilt factory
Jones Village Bakery is to create 50 new jobs with another 65 on the way as it nears the opening of its new 13,006m2 ‘super bakery’ on the Wrexham industrial estate.
AG Barr appoints former Dairy Crest CEO as chair
Former Dairy Crest chief executive Mark Allen is to join drinks manufacturer AG Barr as an independent non-executive director and chairman designate, with effect from 1 July 2021.