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Canned beef contaminated with horsemeat was supplied to TJ Morris stores

Horsemeat recall ‘deeply worrying’ – McIntosh

By Rod Addy

Another horsemeat-related recall has prompted Anne McIntosh, chairwoman of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee, to pile the pressure on authorities to get results from investigations.

Rentokil claimed the 'unique biocide' could kill 99.9999% of pathogens left behind by rodents

Rentokil cracks down on pest-borne diseases

By Laurence Gibbons

Rentokil Pest Control has launched a new pest disinfection service, which it claims can reduce the risk of illnesses associated with pest infestations in food and drink manufacturing sites. 

Wales employs 230,000 people in the food and drink industry

First Welsh food industry skills ambassador named

By Rod Addy

The Welsh food industry’s first skills ambassador, who will spearhead a campaign to recruit and up-skill more workers for the sector, has been named as butcher Tomi Jones, from Llangollen.

The HSE is participating in a joint investigation into the incident with local police

Fish processor in pallet death probe

By Rod Addy

A death at fish processor Interfish caused by a falling pallet has sparked a joint investigation by Devon & Cornwall Police and the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

The partnership will prevent 2,300t of food waste being sent back to food manufacturers

Tesco to help tackle food waste with new partnership

By Laurence Gibbons

A new partnership between Tesco and food re-distribution charity FareShare will help to tackle food waste by preventing 2,300t of surplus food being returned to UK food manufacturers every year, according to the retailer.

McIntosh: 'The committee is at odds with the government response'

Horsemeat response: row deepens

By Rod Addy

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) select committee “is at odds” with the government’s view of the handling of the horsemeat contamination scandal, according to committee head Anne McIntosh.

The government has defended the FSA's response to the horsemeat crisis

Government denies confusion in tackling horsemeat

By Rod Addy

Tackling the horsemeat scandal was not hampered by confusion over the roles of different agencies and departments, according to the government, despite independent reviews claiming otherwise.

Extending maintenance intervals saves the cost of replacing parts

New tools save maintenance money

By Rick Pendrous

Modern diagnostic tools on equipment such as compressors are helping firms to reduce the maintenance needed to ensure equipment continues to work reliably, while cutting the cost of replacing parts unnecessarily.

Brain function can be boosted by a range of ingredients, studies claim

Food firms get aid for brain claims

By Rod Addy

Leatherhead Food Research (LFR) is working on a project to support food and drink processors seeking to make cognitive performance claims for their products.

Courses need to meet firms' needs

Train reaction

By Gary Scattergood

The industry needs more skilled employees and it needs them quickly. But is there a coherent training and careers regime? Gary Scattergood investigates

Twitter, Facebook and other social media outlets can be 'a minefield', warns a leading expert

Social media ‘minefield’ warning for food suppliers

By Rick Pendrous

Social media is a “minefield” and is forcing food manufacturers and retailers to radically change their business systems and the way they manage consumer complaints, according to the boss of a leading food chain traceability and auditing software company.

Leatherhead's new lab will bring all its chemistry facilities into one research facility

Leatherhead opens new research lab

By Mike Stones

Leatherhead Food Research (LFR) has opened its new Chemistry Research Laboratory dedicated to a wide range of food testing services.

Tesco's pork chop blunder revealed how easy it is to lose control of supply chains, said Warwick Business School

Tesco’s Dutch pork chop blunder ‘sign of lost control’

By Mike Stones

Tesco’s blunder in labelling a pork chop British with the Red Tractor Logo when it probably came from the Netherlands reveals how easily firms can lose control of their supply chains, according to Warwick Business School.

Alison Church: people need 'a very good reason' to get out of the office to atttend an industry show

Exhibitions have to stay small but add sparkle

By Paul Gander

UK packaging industry shows are striking a difficult balance between staying compact and cost-efficient for exhibitors while working harder to attract ever more elusive visitors.

2 Sisters is teaming up with Campden BRI to boost its technical training programme

2 Sisters and Campden BRI to create academy

By Gary Scattergood

2 Sisters Food Group (2SFG) is expanding its technical training regime by partnering with research organisation Campden BRI and creating a training and development hub at its Birmingham headquarters.

FSB: The Bank of England must provide better support

Better financial support needed for SMEs and start-ups

By Laurence Gibbons

The Bank of England must provide better financial support for small to medium-sized (SMEs) and start-up food and drink businesses to boost growth, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

The TUC's complaint about the allegedly unfair treatment of agency workers could risk food and drink manufacturing jobs, said an industry insider

TUC’s agency workers complaint ‘could risk food jobs’

By Mike Stones

Food and drink manufacturing jobs could be at risk, after the Trades Union Congress (TUC) complained to the European Commission (EC) about the alleged unfair treatment of agency workers, an industry insider has told FoodManufacture.co.uk.

Tony Lowe set up FareShare in 2002 and left in 2010

FareShare founder’s pilot attracts big names

By Gary Scattergood

The founder of food re-distribution charity FareShare is establishing a trademark scheme for firms that make available all surplus stock for human consumption, with several major manufacturers reportedly expressing an interest in signing up for a pilot...

Stringent measures to tackle food waste is the biggest problem for food firms with anaerobic digestion sites

Waste efforts pose biggest anaerobic digestion problem

By Gary Scattergood

Manufacturers' and retailers' stringent measures to tackle food waste are posing the single biggest problem for firms operating anaerobic digestion (AD) sites in the UK – because it has resulted in an uphill battle to secure enough feedstock...

Firms can post work placements

New tool helps young find work placements

By Rick Pendrous

Young people will be provided with help in finding work placements and experience within the food industry when an online facility called FoodStart is launched next May by the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST).

Stobart's interim financial statement announced 'solid performance' and a new chairman - Iain Ferguson

Stobart announces ‘solid progress’ and new chairman

By Mike Stones

The diversified logistics firm Stobart has announced “solid progress” in the first half of its financial year and the appointment of a new chairman in a pre-close trading statement, ahead of its interim results.

Ferguson will take over as chairman on October 1

Stobart Group appoints new chairman

By Laurence Gibbons

Transport and distribution company the Stobart Group has appointed Iain Ferguson as its new chairman with effect from October 1.

Berryman leaves Leatherhead after eight years with the company

Leatherhead ceo steps down

By Laurence Gibbons

Professor Paul Berryman has stood down as ceo of Leatherhead Food Research to pursue new career opportunities.

Tacon wants suppliers to share what's going on

‘Tell me about retailers’ unfair practices’

By Rick Pendrous

The independent Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon has called on suppliers to share information with her on potentially unfair practices by their big retailer customers so that she can identify priorities for investigation.

Opening its doors next month: Wigan University Technical College

New college opens its doors to careers in food and drink

By Gary Scattergood

Next month Wigan University Technical College (UTC), which will specialise in providing young people between 14 and 18 with the skills required to embark on careers in food and drink manufacture, will open its doors.

Fourth UK distributor added to Danish automation firm's network

UK's new interest in automation

In response to the UK's increasing investment in automation, Danish automation company Universal Robots has added a fourth UK distributor to its network: Kent-based Geku Automation.

The guide is designed to help food and drink manufacturers make informed decisions about compressed air

New guide to safe use of compressed air

By Rick Pendrous

A new practice guide for food and drink processors on the safe and efficient use of compressed air has been unveiled by the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS).Prepared with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standards, the guide is designed...

Adnams chief executive Andy Wood is embracing sustainable practices

Fresh bid to raise energy efficiency

By Rick Pendrous

Food and drink manufacturers could raise their energy efficiency and cut their carbon dioxide emissions, thanks to a new pan-European research project.

The three variants of Hovis Breakfast Bakes will be made at Fox's Biscuits plant in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire

2 Sisters and Premier Foods strike deal

By Rod Addy

2 Sisters Food Group has forged a licensing agreement with Premier Foods for the production, distribution, sales and marketing of its Hovis Breakfast Bakes range of breakfast biscuits.

Kellogg implements barcode scanners

Scanners crack the barcode link

Kellogg has implemented Honeywell radio frequency barcode scanners as part of its automated supply chain. Supplied and supported by Peak-Ryzex, Kellogg uses the scanners at its UK distribution centres and warehouses. Its barcode-driven processes are dependent...

X-ray systems like this can eliminate blind spots

Inside information

By Lorraine Mullaney

Supply chains will be tighter post-horsegate to reduce the risk of further recalls, reports Lorraine Mullaney

Grocontinental has also invested in updating its vehicle fleet

DEFRA boss opens £5M frozen food warehouse

By Rod Addy

Owen Paterson, head of the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) claimed Grocontinental made a “major contribution to the local economy” as he opened its £5M frozen food warehouse.

Proposed changes to food safety inspection rules are scheduled to take effect in 2016

EC to extend food safety inspection charges

By Rick Pendrous

Food processors could face soaring costs for official inspections as a consequence of the European Commission’s (EC’s) attempt to standardise ‘official controls’ governing food safety regulation across the EU.

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