Lightbody acquisition gives Finsbury more supply chain control
Plant baker Finsbury Food Group's subsidiary Lightbody Holdings has agreed to acquire a further 35% of Lightbody-Stretz for €7.14m from Phaste, bringing its stake to 85% of its shares.
Archives for February 21, 2022
Herbs and spices supplier McCormick UK to cut jobs
Herbs and spices supplier McCormick UK Limited is making 17 redundancies in its field sales team as it adapts to shifting trends in the domestic grocery market.
Salmonella sparks food recalls
Salmonella contamination has sparked recalls of infant formula, pork snack products and frozen raw dog foods over the past month, according to reports by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Food suppliers and shops must change tack to address inflation
Food manufacturers and retailers need to change their approach to inflation to tackle current trends and understand that mid-sized and small retailers and brands are more vulnerable than big companies or own-label.
Mackie’s at Taypack factory expansion plans
Crisp manufacturer Mackie’s at Taypack has announced plans to expand its production capabilities as it celebrated a bumper year for new product development and festive sales.
New look for Bakkavor meal deal range
Ready meals manufacturer Bakkavor has launched a new look for its Heat & Enjoy meal deal range in Tesco stores across the UK.