Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is seeing rising adoption. But failure to make inroads into ready meals has prevented even more rapid growth, reports John Dunn
Foot massages, cash prizes and a packed social calendar to inspire the troops? They are not a substitute for decent pay and career development, but part of a package of measures that makes The Authentic Food Company one of the best small companies to...
Keeping food and drink at the right temperature throughout the supply chain isn't an especially complex task, but when corners are cut to save costs, problems can arise. Robin Meczes reports.
Injury rates in food and drink companies are nearly double the manufacturing industry average. Yet 80% of accidents are easily preventable through better training and reduced manual handling, says Michelle Knott
Effective demand planning for promotions continues to be scuppered by poor communications both within and between companies, according to a new study...
A range of wholesome gourmet dishes using the best of British produce has been developed for serving in restaurants and pubs, or even as room service...
The naming and shaming of children's products by Jamie Oliver in his TV show 'School dinners', as well as by lobby groups such as Consensus of Action...
Associated British Foods (ABF) has given its strongest hint yet that HP Foods is on its shopping list of companies that could reduce its reliance on...
Geest has temporarily halted external recruitment to give staff affected by a blaze at its pasta and bread factories in Barton-on- Humber a chance to...
Manufacturers have a "tapestry of opportunities" to capitalise on the low-glycaemic index (GI) diet by altering processes or reformulating products,...
A revised abattoir and processor standard was launched by the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) and Assured British Meat (ABM) on May...
Dr Stewart McLelland is the new md of Macrae Food Group. An experienced and qualified food scientist, he has held a number of senior management roles...
Food and drink manufacturers are looking for bright young graduates who have technical and interpersonal skills, but who also are not frightened by a challenging working environment. Rick Pendrous reports from this year's Careers in Food and Drink...
