Meat-free innovations supported Kerry Foods’ European growth, as did sugar reduction technology for soft drinks and products aimed at manufacturers delivering US-style barbecue foods, according to the firm’s half-year results.
Ugo Foods Group has announced that Sophia Cooke has replaced Paul Ugo as chief executive officer, as he steps into the role of chairman of the business after 26 years at the helm.
Bakkavor has been fined £176,000 after an employee was killed at its Caledonian Produce site in Bridgeness, Scotland as a result of being struck by empty food trays.
Greencore has refined its US strategy in a bid to tackle struggles in that market and reported strong UK food-to-go profit and sales growth in its interim results.
Food and drink manufacturers and suppliers need to create open, trusted and collaborative relationships with retailers to guarantee success in the fast moving consumer goods market, according to a consumer trends analyst.
Meat and dairy snacks performed strongly for Kerry Foods in the past financial year, with Fridge Raiders doing well, fuelled by promotions and a Call of Duty marketing campaign.
Distributor Midland Food Group has been bought by Italian firm Granarolo’s UK subsidiary for an undisclosed sum, in a deal designed to boost the latter’s UK chilled food business.
