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New CEO to lead gluten-free bakery firm Genius Foods
Gluten-free manufacturer Genius Foods has appointed Stephen Hann as its new chief executive, effective from January next year.
Archives for October 9, 2024
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Sustainable pulse crops receive £3m funding boost
A project to improve sustainable pulse crops has received a big funding boost from the Government.
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Pets Choice acquires brands from Petlife International
Pet food manufacturer Pets Choice is to purchase a number of brands from Petlife International to strengthen its product portfolio in the premium and veterinary sectors.
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Eco-friendly packaging - made from onions!
A Scottish start-up is set to launch new eco-friendly packaging material made from onion skins and peelings in 2025.
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The future of food standards in the UK at risk: FSA report
Ongoing shortages of key food safety and standards professionals are threatening the future of food standards in the UK, according to a new report from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
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Vegetarian Society unveils new trademarks
The Vegetarian Society has unveiled a fresh design for its Approved vegetarian and vegan trademarks.
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Halen Môn to build new smokery to support innovation
Sea salt company Halen Môn is to open a purpose-built smokery at its Brynsiencyn site in Anglesey, Wales.
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Mademoiselle Desserts Group acquired in €900m deal
Swiss dairy supplier Emmi Group has acquired Mademoiselle Desserts Group for an enterprise value of around €900m (£753.9m).
Food Forensics
Are heavy metals an emerging risk in tomatoes and salad crops?
Amid reports of cadmium contamination in tomatoes and in anticipation of Food Manufacture's upcoming Food Safety Briefing later this month, food safety expert Alison Johnson examines the gravity of this heavy metal threat.