Brian Stein, former group chief executive of Samworth Brothers, is succeeding Guy McCracken as chairman of potato processor Branston, having been a non-executive director on its board.
Greencore is in a “leaner and stronger” position to grow UK sales after posting strong half-year figures in the wake of a period of restructuring that included the sale of its US business, its group chief financial officer has claimed.
SK Chilled Foods has examined hundreds of applicants in a recent recruitment drive and the snack foods and ready meals manufacturer has succeeded in filling two thirds of its available posts.
Bakkavor Group, the fresh prepared food manufacturer, has entered an agreement to purchase Blueberry Foods from Samworth Brothers for an undisclosed sum.
Pret A Manger is to roll out a full list of ingredients for all the fresh food it sells in stores, following the deaths of two customers that suffered allergic reactions from eating its sandwiches.
Marks & Spencer (M&S) supplier Bakkavor has defended a 2.75% pay rise offered to staff at its Bo’ness plant and said there were no plans to reopen negotiations.
Vegan puddings maker Freaks of Nature has moved into foodservice for the first time after appointing Vegetarian Express to distribute two products to caterers, hotels and restaurants.
Own-label suppliers will be negatively affected by the proposed Sainsbury’s/Asda merger, whether or not it gets approved by the Competition and Mergers Authority (CMA), according to Barclays analysts.
Details of the tariffs that are to be applied to food and drink products in the event of a no-deal Brexit situation have been criticised by the industry.
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has issued a Public Information Statement to make clear its position regarding the presence of a group of harmful E.coli bacteria called STEC in food.
Food coatings business Crisp Sensation has unveiled a new coating system that enables manufacturers to produce crispy, crumb-coated snacks without the need for pre- or deep-frying.
All of the major UK food and drink industry trade bodies have written to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) asking to put any non-Brexit consultations on hold.
Food safety experts have called for a relaxation of guidance governing the controls on vacuum and modified atmosphere-packed (MAP) chilled foods, which has been claimed to place UK manufacturers at a distinct disadvantage compared with overseas competitors.
The food industry has called for an extension to Britain’s impending exit from the EU following Parliament’s rejection of the Government’s Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.
The latest detection and inspection equipment can help manufacturers improve quality and traceability as well as reduce contamination and food waste, bringing cost savings too.
Scottish food bodies have joined forces to “implore” the Government to avoid a no-deal Brexit situation that could cost the industry over £2bn in lost sales a year.
Fresh foods provider Avondale Foods has reported a record turnover for the past year, but has warned that fluctuations between euro and sterling could cause issues in the future.
Salads and fillings manufacturer Chiltern Foods has moved into a new facility in Aylesbury as part of a £1m investment to meet growing demand for healthier menu options.
The Government’s inability to reassure UK food producers on the future of the industry post-Brexit has made the country an international embarrassment, Shore Capital head of research Clive Black has claimed.
Adelie Foods’ Kilmarnock factory will close, affecting 180 roles and its Munro Place distribution centre, under plans just released by the company as it shifts production to its two London plants.
Growing distribution channels and a focus on new product development have boosted sales at Northern Ireland firm Mash Direct, according to its latest annual results.
SK Chilled Foods picked up two awards at this year’s Food Manufacture Excellence Awards (FMEAs), staged at the Hilton on Park Lane hotel in London earlier this month.
UK food and drink businesses have been on a charm offensive in China as part of a trade mission organised by the Department for International Trade (DIT), Santander UK and the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC).
A Welsh pâté manufacturer has announced plans to expand its range of pâtés and vegan dishes and install a new product development kitchen following a £400,000 finance package from HSBC UK.
