All news articles for June 2018

The FSA is ‘confident’ a full-time presence in all 2 Sisters sites is no longer needed

2 Sisters emergency measures removed

By Aidan Fortune

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has removed the emergency measures of full-time presence in all 2 Sisters Food Group standalone poultry sites.

Granite: ‘I don’t feel like I’ve been at the same business for 23 years. I feel like I’ve been with five companies’

PROFILE

Logistics firm boss paves way for future talent

By Gwen Ridler

With a wealth of challenges facing the evolving distribution sector, Steve Granite, chief executive of Abbey Logistics, explains how the firm is preparing for the future.

Adelie Foods has opened a depot in Cardiff and has expanded its Haydock and Tamworth sites

Food and drink supply chain round-up

By Gwen Ridler

A multi-million pound investment by food-to-go business Adelie Foods, a new fleet of tankers at logistics firm Ralph Davies and the Freight Transport Association’s relaunch of its emissions reduction scheme feature in this round-up of recent developments...

The risks of changing suppliers can be mitigated through careful planning and management, says Fleming

OPINION

How to deliver a successful changeover

By Adrian Fleming

Adrian Fleming, managing director UK and Ireland at pallet pooling specialist LPR, discusses the challenges of changing key suppliers and how to do it successfully.

The Perth site investment will create 80 additional jobs

ABP to invest £17m in Scottish site

By Aidan Fortune

Red meat processor ABP has announced an investment of £17m for the planned redevelopment of its Perth processing plant in Scotland.

Justine Fosh asks, is the Apprenticeship Levy working a year since its launch?

Opinion

Is the Apprenticeship Levy working a year on?

By Justine Fosh

Justine Fosh, chief executive of the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink, asks whether the Apprenticeship Levy is providing the industry with what it needs a year after its inception.

Nestlé Waters has acquired a majority stake in Princes Gate Spring Water

Nestlé acquires Welsh bottled water company

By Gwen Ridler

Nestlé Waters has acquired a majority stake in Welsh bottled water manufacturer Princes Gate Spring Water for an undisclosed sum, following increased demand for bottled water in the UK.

Automation and collaboration are key to helping operator prepare for Brexit

Tech to boost efficiencies for food storage

By Alyson Magee

Technology is playing an increasingly significant role in the drive to handle and store food and drink more efficiently, while greater automation and collaboration are helping operators proactively prepare for Brexit.

Moy Park's Mark Singleton and Shane McDonald were instrumental in reaching the six million per week milestone

Moy Park hits six million bird milestone

By Aidan Fortune

Poultry processor Moy Park has announced that it has reached a major production milestone, with the company producing six million birds per week for the first time in its 75 year history.

Tulip is to cut 150 jobs at its Bodmin site

Tulip to axe 150 jobs at Cornwall site

By Gwen Ridler

The loss of 150 jobs at pork processor Tulip’s Bodmin, Cornwall meat processing site has been deemed a ‘body blow’ to the local community by trade union Unite.

Black: ‘There is a very high chance the Sainsbury’s-Asda deal will get cleared’

Sainsbury’s-Asda deal bad for manufacturers: analyst

By Noli Dinkovski

The proposed mega merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda will create a “duopoly” that will seriously harm the interests of manufacturers and consumers, a leading City analyst has warned.

Hotel Chocolat has persuaded Waitrose to stop production of its 'copycat' chocolate slabs

Hotel Chocolat win over ‘copycat’ products

By Gwen Ridler

Artisan chocolate producer Hotel Chocolat has won its battle against “copycat” chocolate slabs sold by Waitrose, which bore a striking resemblance to its own products.

Beyond Meat's vegetarian burger hits UK shores

Meat-free burger makes its way to the UK

By Gwen Ridler

Frozen foods supplier The Authentic Food Company (TAFC) is to introduce a vegetarian burger that cooks and tastes like meat into UK stores, through its partnership with American brand Beyond Meat.

Bacon is worth £914m to the UK grocery sector, with value and volume sales both up

BACON FOCUS

Why the rasher renaissance is under way

By Chloe Ryan

Despite health concerns and growing demand for plant-based diets, Britons’ ongoing love of bacon means manufacturers can cash in if they’re willing to innovate.

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