2 Sisters, the poultry giant is training its Coupar Angus staff on the transmission of the coronavirus after finding their behaviour outside the factory played a “significant role” in spreading the virus.
Food fraud costs the UK food and drinks industry £12bn every year through overpayments for lesser ingredients, unfair competition and reputational damage.
Cornish clotted cream producer and former winner of Food Manufacture’s Dairy Manufacturer of the Year Award AE Rodda & Son Group has reported strong annual results following a restructure.
2 Sisters has promised full pay to staff at its Coupar Angus factory while it remains temporarily closed, after the company confirmed 152 coronavirus cases related to the site.
Ready meal manufacturer Symington’s has launched its own direct to consumer (DTC) platform in response to increased demand and a shift toward online sopping by consumers.
As game season approaches, Liam Stokes, chief executive of the British Game Alliance, says the market is likely to deliver 70% of usual volumes due to game farmers’ cautious approach to supply.
Pork processor Cranswick is to temporarily close its Ballymena, Northern Ireland plant from tomorrow (Saturday 22 August) after a surge in coronavirus cases in the local area.
