Inside food & drink manufacturing
Food and drink firms reported sweeping reductions in sugar in the Government’s Sugar Reduction Programme: Industry progress update, but criticism was levelled against the industry for its inability to meet voluntary targets.
Stowmarket-based sushi maker Ichiban UK has invested in Europe’s largest’ rice cooker, with help from a £1m funding package from Lloyds Bank.
Troy Foods has been acquired by potato growing and processing business Fylde, Fresh & Fabulous Group for an undisclosed sum.
Supermarket giant Tesco has launched an online platform that allows food and drink manufacturers to sell or donate surplus stock to other suppliers.