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Chinese and US exports to boost Cranswick sales

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Exports to China and new product launches have helped UK pork products producer Cranswick boost sales despite the recession.

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GM wheat vandalism will ‘not affect progress’

Vandalism of a genetically modified (GM) wheat trial yesterday morning (May 20) at Rothamsted Research centre, Herefordshire will not affect the progress of the experiment that could improve yields and cut costs, a spokesman told FoodManufacture.co.uk.

Kraft to recruit 50+ food manufacturing apprentices

Kraft has pledged to recruit 54 food manufacturing apprentices this year with more to follow next year.

New intelligent food label demands attention

An intelligent food label that tells consumers how long they have to eat a product after it has been opened could solve one of grocery’s great conundrums.

Biscuit sector driven by health and indulgence

Global biscuit manufacturers are responding to consumers’ contradictory demands by launching new products targeting both health and indulgence, according to market research firm, Innova Market Insights.

New flexible pouch cuts packaging and carbon footprint

As UK food and drink manufacturers search for ways to reduce packaging and carbon footprints, a new drinks launch in Thailand could point the way ahead.

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Eight top food trends to drive consumers by 2020

Eight top food trends to drive consumers by 2020

Eight top food trends will dominate European shoppers’ buying habits by the year 2020, predicts Spanish research...

Bakkavör to launch ethnic food range

Bakkavör to launch ethnic food range

Own-label, fresh prepared foods firm Bakkavör is to launch an ethnic foods range “very soon”, according to...

Premier Foods is ‘mission possible’: city analysts

Premier Foods is ‘mission possible’: city analysts

The recovery of troubled food giant Premier Foods is ‘mission possible’, concludes city analyst Shore Capital after...

10k YouTube hits for food manufacturers’ video

10k YouTube hits for food manufacturers’ video

A video promoting careers in the food and drink manufacturing industry has attracted more than 10,000 hits...

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