Inside food & drink manufacturing
Dairy Crest could be the biggest loser if the UK’s biggest supermarkets decide to shake up supply contracts over the next 18 months, while rival Robert Wiseman Dairies has the most to gain, according to a new report.
Northern Foods is selling Dalepak Frozen Foods to the Irish Food Processors Group (IFP) in a £6.4m deal.
Buxton Spa Bakery has ceased trading and its affairs are now being wound-up by administrators.
Nuts, dried fruits and confectionery firm Zeina Foods has boosted its cold storage capacity by 70% following a £1.7m investment in a new cold store.
Premium muesli Nature’s Pleasure was pulled from supermarket shelves after just 12 months because of "economic pressures", according to Kellogg's UK md Greg Peterson.
Farmer-owner dairy business First Milk has teamed up with Morrisons to improve sustainability and cut costs in the cheese supply chain.