The Gangmasters Licensing Act comes into force later this year, but employers and agencies need to start preparing now if they are to avoid falling foul of the new regulations. Rebecca Green looks at what the changes will mean for the food industry
A new guidance document outlining the health and safety issues of working in a multicultural environment has been published to help employers manage...
Ingredients supplier Fuerst Day Lawson (FDL) is strengthening its Seeds and Natural Products division with the internal appointment of Marni Anderson...
The South West of England Regional Development Agency (RDA) is leading the way in unlocking the huge market for food and drink products in the public...
They've been around for a while, but Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Rebecca Green looks at what they have to offer the food industry in terms of increased productivity and profit
Jim Watson has been appointed group operations director at Daniels Chilled Foods.In his new role, he will work across all brands including New Covent...
Terry Ennis will become md at Anchor Seafoods following the retirement of Tony Redman.Ennis is also group md of The Seafood Company - owner of Anchor...
A raft of new training courses and programmes has been developed to help employers cope with their increasingly multicultural workforces. Rebecca Green takes a look
Fage, manufacturer of premium brand Total Greek Yoghurt, has enlisted the help of top nutritional consultant Michael van Straten to endorse the brand...
It's an industry seemingly blighted by an un-sexy image, skills shortages and bad press. But a new initiative on the horizon is lighting up the future for meat producers. Rebecca Green takes a look
Finding the right person for the job has never been easy, but new age discrimination laws coming into force this autumn could bring a whole new set of difficulties to the recruitment process, says Rebecca Green
Recruiting graduates into the food and drink manufacturing industry is a bit like leading a horse to water and trying to make it drink, Rebecca Green finds out what can be done to ease the burden on employers
Although the UK ethnic food market is hotting up it seems the prospect of a career within that industry leaves most young people cold. Rebecca Green finds out what is being done to spice things up and attract some more young blood
John Kermode has joined Scottish food manufacturer Golden Crumb Produce as development chef. He will be responsible for introducing innovative ideas...
Eating yourself beautiful? It seems an unlikely proposition, and yet one that some big food firms think offers huge potential opportunities. Kathy Watson reports
A picture might tell a thousand words, but will it satisfy the health and safety inspectors, and do all staff know what it means? Elaine Watson reports
Ready-to-use pastry manufacturer Saxby's has promoted former operations director Brian Homewood to the new role of commercial director. He has worked...
Why hire a full-time chef when you only need his expertise three times a year? Elaine Watson looks at the rise of the interim market in product development
Philip Jones has joined Riverside Food Services as cold store manager at its recently acquired facility in Four Crosses, Powys. Jones brings a wealth...
Smart talking chancers out to make a fast buck, or the real drivers of change in the industry? Elaine Watson explores the role of interim managers in food
