Sterling Crew, strategic adviser at Shield Safety Group, believes the two recent Pret allergen deaths expose a ‘worrying weakness’ in food labelling rules.
Numerous recalls involving labelling errors were announced by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) this week, sparked by poorly labelled allergens and wrong use-by dates.
By Nestlé, Hilton Food Group and Unilever unveil news
Nestlé has positioned its product portfolio towards “attractive high-growth categories”, according to a positive results report for the first nine months of the financial year.
The UK food and drink industry’s technical knowledge and high standards would attract importers despite the outcome of Brexit, claimed secretary of state for international trade Liam Fox.
The move to World Trade Organization (WTO) export rules, should a ‘no-deal’ Brexit apply, could provide opportunities and protection for UK international trade, according to Edwini Kessie, WTO director of agriculture and commodities.
We know that foods high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) have been under closer scrutiny since the new restrictions on advertising came into effect last July. However, two major companies have recently been caught out.
Bumble Hole is a hive of activity, processing up to six million eggs a week. Company owner Andrew Hewston outlines ambitious plans to crack new opportunities.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will consider groceries bought in-store and online as well as non-food items in the in-depth investigation it intends to conduct into the proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda.
Brexit and the #MeToo movement unexpectedly converged on 10 October as the dominant discussion themes at the Meat Business Women conference in Birmingham, as women leaders gathered to share ideas and network.
Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) has invested £3m in upgrading and extending its manufacturing facilities at its Sherburn-in-Elmet site near Leeds, Yorkshire.
At modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and cryogenic gas and equipment supplier Air Products, key members of the team that helped develop its Freshline Aroma MAP system explain how it works and what benefits it offers.
The European Court of Justice is considering whether organic labels can be used on meat and poultry products from livestock killed under religious rules, such as halal and kosher, without pre-stunning, on the advice of one its advisors.
Keep 7 November free in your diaries, because that’s when the industry will unite in London to discover the winners of the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards from a distinguished list of 54 finalists across 12 categories.
Egg processor Bumble Hole Foods is to meet the growing demand for hard-boiled eggs in salads and ready meals with the opening of a new £2m facility at its Midlands site.
A West Yorkshire baker is to increase capacity and add a dozen jobs after securing a £600,000 loan from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF).
Cadbury owner Mondelēz has countered tax avoidance accusations, insisting it has complied with all UK tax legislation and stressing it has invested more than £200m in UK manufacturing and research and development (R&D).
Pork processor Karro Food Group has ranked among the top 10 British mid-market growth companies in this year’s Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250.
Bernard Matthews owner Amber Rei Holdings has reported a spike in sales in its 2017 full-year results, following the acquisition of the turkey processor.
Food and drink manufacturers are getting into the Halloween spirit with a crypt full of spooky new products hitting store shelves this month, featured in this photo gallery.
The coffee maker hit by a major fire at its Kent factory says it is “working hard” to secure supply, but will be supported by its European roasters if necessary.
Global nutrition firm Glanbia has expanded its weight management interests, with the $350m (£265m) acquisition of Kainos Capital’s SlimFast brand, which it plans to integrate into its Performance Nutrition division.
Princes Group is to sacrifice its Chichester factory, affecting 200 jobs, in a wider drive to modernise production that also entails the planned closure of its Newton Heath juice plant.
The markets offering the most potential for food and drink exporters are China, the US and Hong Kong, and manufacturers are already enjoying significant benefits, statistics released in August indicate.
KP Snacks aims to create 20 jobs as it pumps £6m into a new pellet production facility at its Billingham factory in Teesside, which makes Pom Bear, Hula Hoops Puft and McCoy's brands. The news heads Food Manufacture’s latest of our Editor’s Spotlight...
The UK’s two food standards regulators have made a raft of recommendations aimed at improving compliance and assurance in the meat processing industry.
Newburn Power came to the rescue at Britain’s largest port Immingham when gale force winds forced a Scandinavian cargo ship to divert from its Lowestoft destination.
A raft of bodies in Northern Ireland, including those in the food sector, have raised serious concerns about the current availability of labour and migration policies in the post Brexit era.
The impact of Brexit is to be felt up and down the supply chain, with food manufacturers fearing a knock-on effect if no trade deal is agreed between the UK and the EU.
Northern Ireland’s Willowbrook Foods attributes its sustained success to its Innovation Centre and an ongoing ability to adapt to customers’ changing requirements.
Ingredients manufacturer Sleaford Quality Foods’ head of technical Gary Ridgewell has taken a position at the Food Industry Intelligence Network (FIIN).
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced a raft of senior hires to its Food division’s leadership team, in a bid to modernise the franchise while protecting the best of the brand.
Budweiser brewer AB InBev has unveiled a fully automated 80,000m2 warehouse at its site in Magor, south Wales, creating new jobs and reducing its carbon footprint.
Sainsbury’s is launching more meat-free products, this time targeting flexitarians with vegan mince and burger patties, made from plants by start-up firm The Meatless Farm Co.
