Higher Education

Food bosses backlash over DfE’s A level ditch

11-Aug-2015 By Nicholas Robinson

Food and drink industry leaders have slammed government proposals to ditch food technology at A level, claiming it could seriously damage the sector, while Twitter erupted in a storm of support to keep the qualification.

New course targets food industry employees

01-Jan-2012 By Rick Pendrous

Hartpury College will launch a part-time higher level study skills programme for food industry staff at Foodex 2012, at the NEC in Birmingham from March 25-27.

Beacon Foods recruits top graduates

15-Aug-2007

Leading British ingredients specialist Beacon Foods has recruited five food science graduates, underlining its commitment to achieving the highest...

Plans for research into a new food science degree could fail because of lack of funds

02-Apr-2007 By Sarah Britton

The prospects of a new food science degree, which better meets the needs of Britain’s food manufacturers, could flounder because of the reluctance...

Industry acts on skills shortages

03-Apr-2006

Improve, the sector skills council for the food and drink industry, is in talks with several key industry players interested in backing its...