Westfalia Fruit acquires Belgian avocado firm
Westfalia Fruit has acquired Belgian avocado firm Syros for an undisclosed sum, strengthening its value-added business and presence in the European foodservice and retail sectors.
Archives for January 7, 2025
Walker’s Shortbread calls Royal Warrant win ‘particularly poignant’
More than 300 Royal Warrants were granted last month, with a notable number of food and drink manufacturers and suppliers making the cut.
Construction complete of ‘UK’s tallest’ freezer warehouse
ISD Solutions has completed construction of the ‘UK’s tallest’ high bay freezer warehouse for logistics firm Magnavale, as it addresses demand for industrial and logistics space.
Abattoir fined £16k for repeated hygiene offences
A Somerset-based abattoir has been forced to pay more than £24k after failing to comply with food safety and hygiene regulations.
The ‘Green fairy’ takes flight
Absinthe’s global resurgence fuels $40.2bn market - but why was it banned in the first place and what’s driving growth?
Nisa hires PepsiCo sales director
Convenience retailer Nisa has announced the appointment of Paul Webster as its new head of partnerships.
Undeclared allergen causes sweet treat recall
TK Maxx owner TJX Europe is recalling several Turkish delight products because they contain an undeclared allergen.
Baking firm fined £573k after several employees injured
David Wood Baking has been hit with a fine worth more than half a million pounds after three employees suffered injuries in separate incidents dating back to 2022.
Emma Watson founded gin brand raises £4.95m
Renais, a gin brand co-founded by Harry Potter star Emma Watson, has raised £4.95m to support its growth.