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Oscar Mayer will redistribute all of its surplus stock through Company Shop

Oscar Mayer partners with Company Shop to redistribute all surplus

Chilled food manufacturer Oscar Mayer has partnered with Company Shop Group to redistribute all of its surplus stock.

Hurayra Pet Food is 100% halal certified

Halal cat food to hit store shelves this summer

Leeds-based entrepreneur Aihtsham Rashid has launched a brand new 100% halal certified pet food company, Hurayra Pet Food, in response to lack of options currently on the market.

Pork labels fail to represent the true sustainabilty of the products, or their impact on animal welfare. Image: Getty

Pork labels ‘misinform’ consumers over the sustainability of meat

Current food labelling schemes fail to accurately convey the environmental and welfare impact of pork products and lead to misconceptions over their sustainability, according to a new report.

Here are two big EU changes coming down the tracks that will impact those producing in and exporting to that market. Credit: Getty/J Studios

EU changes to keep an eye on

European Parliament and EU Member States have agreed to proposals which will bring notable changes to ‘Breakfast Directives’, whilst other rules will see stearyl tartrate stripped from the EU list of approved food additives later this month.

Plant-Ex expands production footprint with fourth unit letting

Ingredients manufacturer Plant-Ex has expanded its production footprint after signing for a fourth unit at St. Mowden Park, Bristol.

L-R: Jean-Jacques Masse, Meilleur Ouvrier de France for cuisine gastronomy; Jean-François Girardin, president of the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Association; Louis Le Duff, founder and chairman of Le Duff Group; Phillipe Morin, CEO of Bridor; and Frédéric Lalos, Meilleur Ouvrier de France for Bakery

Bakery manufacturer Bridor acquires Pandriks

The French manufacturer of baked goods such as bread and patisseries has acquired organic and artisanal inspired bakery company Pandriks Holding B.V for an undisclosed sum.

BakeAway manufacturers a wide range of pastry, pancakes and dough. Credit: Getty / South_agency

BakeAway acquisition of Jus-Rol blocked again but firm will appeal to Supreme Court

Dough manufacturer BakeAway has had its acquisition of Jus-Rol blocked once again after its appeal against the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s judgment was dismissed.

L-R: Kieron Daniels, broiler technical services manager at Aviagen presents Brian Dickey with his award

Moy Park farmer breaks record

Brian Dickey who farms outside of Ballymena in Northern Ireland has scored an impressive European Production Efficiency Factor (EPEF), trumping Moy Park’s previous record and securing a prestigious Ross 440 award.

‘The Windmill’, was opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony by UK CEO Adam Park and Pauline Latham OBE, MP for Mid Derbyshire.

HelloFresh creates 300 jobs at new distribution centre

Recipe box company HelloFresh has opened a new distribution centre in Derby, creating 300 new jobs with more on their way as production ramps up.

Hames Chocolates announces plans to install new solar panels

Hames Chocolates powers >50% of electricity with new solar panels

The Lincolnshire-based private label supplier of chocolate will be investing in new solar panels as its next step in sustainability plan.

Waitrose has recalled olives because they may contain pieces of glass. Credit: Getty / Maskot

Waitrose recalls olives as they may contain glass: Recall round up

Retailers Waitrose, Co-op and Marks & Spencer have all announced product recalls over the past week.

More than 81% of end users said that automation was their main challenge in 2023. Image: Getty

Automation biggest challenge for manufacturers

Automation is one of the biggest challenges for manufacturing businesses in the UK, with frustrations relating to cost, availability of staff and a lack of information major hurdles preventing adoption, according to a recent survey by Automate UK.