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Pilot plant simulates factory micro-organism controls

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Leatherhead Food Research (LFR) has opened a new facility, which will allow microbiological testing of foods to be carried out under factory-like production conditions.

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New Crediton Dairy bosses pledge to back British

Two former Milk Link executives who led the management buy-out of Crediton Dairy from Arla Foods have pledged to back British produce.

Food retailing to polarise around premium and value

Food retailing will become increasingly polarised into value and premium sectors, with middle ground players struggling to retain market share, due to the rise of the hybrid consumer, predicts a news report from Rabobank. 

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Horsemeat webinar: animal feed the fraudsters’ next target

Food fraudsters could target animal feed next after the horsemeat scandal, a leading food security expert has warned.

Horsemeat prosecutions look unlikely: FoodChain Europe

Criminal prosecutions following the horsemeat scandal were unlikely, according to consultancy group FoodChain Europe.

Dairy Crest plans growth – ‘internally or by acquisitions’

Dairy Crest is poised for UK growth after the sale of its French spreads business, chief executive Mark Allen has confirmed.

Carling workers in pay row demo

Employees of the Molson Coors brewery in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, will demonstrate in public tomorrow (May 25) against management’s alleged plans to cut their pay and reduce their terms and conditions of working.

Clued-up athletes creating huge active nutrition demand

Consumers of sports and active nutrition products are becoming more savvy and seeking bespoke products – instead of those which simply fuel them or aid recovery.

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Omega-3 brain and vision benefits could boost food firms

The brain and vision benefits of omega-3 are offering vast opportunities to food manufacturers on the back of positive European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claims rulings.

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Britvic to close two factories and warehouse as profits soar

Britvic to close two factories and warehouse as profits soar

Soft drinks firm Britvic is to close two factories and a warehouse, placing up to 400 jobs...

£100M: the ‘high price’ of Tyrrells crisps

£100M: the ‘high price’ of Tyrrells crisps

A Far Eastern food firm could snap up UK crisp brand Tyrrells, which is reportedly up for...

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