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Senior hires at JPL Flavours and Mackie’s of Scotland
JPL Flavours and ice cream manufacturer Mackie’s of Scotland both announced senior appointments this week, covered in this round-up of people on the move in food and drink.
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Voyage Foods raises $52m to expand facility and add staff
Allergen-free F&B manufacturer Voyage Foods has secured $52m in a Series A+ funding round.
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Whisky maker facing strike threat at three distilleries
Whyte & Mackay workers at three distilleries are voting on strike action, GMB Scotland has announced.
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Morrisons warehouse staff to stage mass walk out
Workers across two Morrisons distribution centres have voted in favour of strike action after pay negotiations broke down with the retailer.
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‘Every decision during production is made with our planet in mind’
John Shepherd, co-founder of plant-based protein manufacturer Myco, discusses the firm’s debut product range and the development of Hooba, the basis of its meat alternatives which is made using oyster mushrooms.
Food Forensics
Forever chemicals in fruit and veg: just how worried should I be?
The Pesticide Action Network analysed results from the UK Government's residue testing programme and reported 10 different PFAS pesticides were detected in fruit and vegetables - but should you be concerned?
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UK farm project to show intensive farmers another way
Five UK farms are setting themselves up to be the gold standard in environmentally-friendly farming after research revealed that the deterioration of the UK’s natural environment could lead to an estimated 12% loss to GDP.