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Bakkavör to launch ethnic food range

Bakkavör

Own-label, fresh prepared foods firm Bakkavör is to launch an ethnic food range “very soon”, according to the management statement accompanying its results for the quarter ended March 31.

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Food manufacturers have rejected claims that migrant workers suffer abuse in the food manufacturing sector.

Wet weather dampens Greggs’ results

Spring rain dampened on Greggs’ financial results, with like-for-like sales down 1.8% in the 19 weeks to May 12 2012.

After Weetabix, Eastern firms size up Birds Eye

Far Eastern firms’ appetite for UK food brands seems to be sharpening, with Birds Eye, which is owned by Iglo Foods, apparently the latest acquisition target.

Scotch Premier Meat to axe 30 jobs

Meat Processor Scotch Premier Meat plans to cut 30 jobs as part of cost-cutting measures at its facility at Inverurie, Scotland, which, the firm claims, will help it promote a high-quality image.

Hartlepool College boost for food manufacturing training

Food manufacturing training and educational courses in the north east of England will be improved significantly by the addition of Hartlepool College of Further Education to the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink (NSA), says its director, Justine Fosh.

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