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Karro Food Group appoints new director

22-May-2013 - Pork producer Karro Food Group has appointed Brian Stein as its new non-executive director. 

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Greencore appoints former Trinity Mirror boss

17-May-2013 - Greencore has appointed Sly Bailey as a non-executive director, effective immediately.

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Iglo Group appoints new chief executive

15-May-2013 - Frozen food firm Iglo Group has appointed Elio Leoni Sceti as its new chief executive with effect from May 23.

Food manufacturers warned about ‘nuclear’ HR policy

13-May-2013 - Food firms should be aware of the reputational and brand risks of using the “nuclear option” of dismissing staff and re-employing them on new contracts as a way of forcing through changes to employee terms and conditions.

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Premier Foods’ contractor in fatal accident

13-May-2013 - A contractor’s fatal fall at Premier Foods’ Worksop site last week is being investigated by police and the Health and Safety Executive.

Collaboration key to sustainable food system

13-May-2013 - Food manufacturers need to work more closely with government, civil society and research organisations to build a sustainable food system, according to Forum for the Future.

Industry body casts the Student Award net to catch the next generation of food scientists

08-May-2013 - As part of its programme to encourage young people to choose a career in the food industry, the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) has launched its first Student Award.

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Premier Foods new non-exec director to boost Power Brands

07-May-2013 - Britain’s biggest food manufacturer Premier Foods has appointed Pam Powell as a non-executive director to boost the growth of its Power Brands range.

Diageo boss to step down after 13 years

07-May-2013 - The boss of Guinness and Johnnie Walker whisky maker Diageo is to step down after 13 years at the helm, in what City analyst Investec described as “a well-flagged transition”.

Don't fear failure in new markets: ingredients boss

07-May-2013 - “Don’t be afraid to fail” – that should be the mantra for struggling food firms who are trying to expand their offerings and exploit new markets.

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Greencore’s chief operating officer steps down

02-May-2013 - Greencore’s chief operating officer (coo) Di Walker is stepping down from her position as a director of the company on May 24, it was announced today (May 2).

Butchers are the ‘mistress’ of the high street, says sausage manufacturer

01-May-2013 - Small, high quality meat suppliers and the butchers which sell their products are like “a mistress” in the mindsets of many consumers.

Opinion

Nobody does IT better - except the Dutch

30-Apr-2013 - An article on government spending in The Times on April 24 cited eye-watering examples of overspending involving billions of taxpayers' money over the years on purchasing goods and services.

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Letter to the editor

30-Apr-2013 - Britain has some bright young bakers, according to Ben White, sales director at Marshfield Bakery

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Quality treats

30-Apr-2013 - Building a business on quality has won awards for Border Biscuits, reports Gary Scattergood

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The right churn

30-Apr-2013 - Relentless pursuit of efficiency measures has enabled Mark Allen to transform Dairy Crest into a brand-focused plc, reports Gary Scattergood

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Meadow Foods appoints new development technologist

29-Apr-2013 - Meadow Foods has appointed Robin Elliot as its new product development technologist.

Food and drink industry rich list – in pictures

29-Apr-2013 - The leaders of Heineken, Morrisons, Guinness and 2 Sisters all earned a place on The Sunday Times Rich List 2013.

New schools’ project promotes eating fish

24-Apr-2013 - Seafish, the UK’s authority on seafood, is hoping to net the next generation of fish eaters early, with a new schools’ education programme aimed at three-to-five-year-olds.

Rich List 2013: the food and drink industry top 10

22-Apr-2013 - Two sisters boss Ranjit Boparan and Sir Ken Morrison both feature in the list of business leaders from the food and drink industry that earned a place on The Sunday Times Rich List 2013. Here, we highlight the 10 most wealthy individuals and families who owe their place on the list to fortunes made in the food and drink sector.

Food sustainability shouldn’t be dumbed down: top scientist

19-Apr-2013 - Dumbing down messages about food sustainability risks souring the debate about food sustainability, a top scientist told the Institute of Food Science & Technology’s (IFST’s) spring conference yesterday (April 19).

Food and drink industry people on the move – in pictures

18-Apr-2013 - United Biscuits’ appointment of Martin Glenn as ceo leads our latest selection of people on the move in the food and drink sector.

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Müller Dairy appoints new commercial director

17-Apr-2013 - Müller Dairy has appointed Bill Mathieson as its new commercial director.

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BRC Trading appoints new chief executive

16-Apr-2013 - The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has appointed Mark Proctor as its new ceo BRC Trading.

Food Manufacturing Excellence Award sent buzz through business

16-Apr-2013 - Winning a Food Manufacturing Excellence award sends a buzz throughout a business, according to one of the recipients of last year’s awards.

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