Cranswick's push for greater sustainability: FMEAs 2022
Cranswick’s greater push for sustainability has been driven by a shift in attitude among its workforce and diversified portfolio, according to chief operating officer Chris Aldersley.
Archives for April 1, 2022
Diageo invests £40.5m in NI and Runcorn packaging factories
Diageo is investing £40.5m to expand capacity at its packaging facilities in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Runcorn, England, which is set to support the growth of Guinness Draught and Guinness Zero.
Manufacturers unaware of Plastic Packaging Tax: Veolia
Less than a quarter of manufacturers are aware of the Plastic Packaging Tax that came into force today, 1 April, according to waste management firm Veolia.
Barry Callebaut factory in Moreton faces closure
Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has begun consulting with employees over the proposed closure of its Moreton factory in Merseyside, which employs 45 full-time staff.
Food industry warns on availability as supply chain strained
Crisis warnings over soaring commodity prices are are being issued by a number of industry sectors, with egg producers, bakers, sunflower oil and fresh produce suppliers the latest to voice concerns.
Tate & Lyle to acquire Chinese prebiotics firm in £180m deal
Food and drink ingredients producer Tate & Lyle has signed an agreement to acquire Chinese prebiotic dietary fibre business Quantum Hi-Tech (Guangdong) Biological in a deal worth $237m USD (£180.4m).
FSA CBD product list brings clarity to the sector
Producers of food and drink products containing cannabidiol (CBD) have been provided with clarity over the future legality of their products on the UK market, as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) published its list of credible Novel Foods applications.