Government must secure the future of our food industry
Manufacturers and retailers have called for a “shared vision and strategy” with government to ensure the UK’s food and drink industry is sustainable and doesn’t descend into catastrophe.
Archives for September 8, 2010
Ex-Tulip manager drives UK roll-out of Danish traceability system
A software package designed for traceability in the food sector is set to be rolled out across the UK.
Scots fishermen feared attending mackerel summit would 'legitimise' over-fishing
The Scottish Pelagic Fisherman’s Association (SPFA) says it pulled out of a summit to discuss the current ‘mackerel wars’ because it feared legitimising overfishing by Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
New factory to boost dairy production in Jersey
Jersey Dairy’s multimillion pound 3,000m2 factory, at Trinity in Jersey, is complete.
Chase Distillery founder reveals vodka petrol plans
Chase Distillery founder and ceo William Chase is set to pioneer the use of waste from his Hertfordshire vodka distillery to make high-grade vehicle fuel.
Interfruit moves to new plant
Fresh fruit and vegetable wholesaler Interfruit has moved into a new 1,600m2 refrigerated food processing plant at Witton.
Major food and beverage players make large water savings
Leading UK food and drink manufacturers saved more than two million cubic metres of water throughout 2009 compared to 2007, according to a new report from a government-funded body.