Branded manufacturers collaborate on primary distribution
Competition between branded food manufacturers is increasingly being put aside as the industry seeks to improve the efficiency of primary...
Archives for September 16, 2007
HGCA encourages processors and growers to interact
The Home-Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) is launching ‘supply chain’ - a new section of its website that will enable manufacturers to communicate...
Insurers look to manufacturers’ continuity plans to cut crises’ costs
Insurers increasingly expect manufacturers to have business continuity plans to mitigate the costs of fires and other expensive disasters, according...
Heinz strengthens marketing team
Rachael Munby has been appointed marketing controller for Amoy. Munby joins Heinz with a strong background in fast moving consumer goods marketing....
ADM appoints regulatory manager
International ingredient expert, Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has announced the appointment of a dedicated manager for European regulatory...
ABF's stake in Jordans Cereals will further closer alliance
Jordans expects to benefit from closer buying and promotional partnerships with Associated British Foods (ABF) after ABF’s purchase of a 20% stake...
Resealable slider closure comes out tops with consumers
Consumers are willing to pay a premium price for a resealable slider closure on their flexible food packaging, according to a new survey.The...
Walkers Shortbread calls on Scottish government to provide skilled workers
Walkers Shortbread has called on the Scottish government to encourage education that generates enterprise and enough people with the right...
Beetroot & Orange gets sweeter
Leading pastry chef Elliot Richardson has joined the team at food product development consultancy Beetroot & Orange. Richardson, who lectures at...
FSA chief confesses to additives cock-up
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has admitted it got it wrong over its public handling of the media storm surrounding the publication of its study...