Greencore silent after US link to mystery suitor
Greencore is remaining tight-lipped on the identity of its mystery suitor following press reports that US private equity firm Clayton Dubilier and Rice (CD&R) is in talks with the Irish food supplier.
Archives for November 7, 2011
Stop chewing the fat about the Fat Tax
Rumours of a fat tax in the UK to tackle obesity, stirred up by the media on the strength (or weakness) of a throwaway remark by the Prime Minister, have been firmly kicked into touch.
Food price inflation: second highest in the EU
UK consumer inflation on food is the second highest in the EU – up 6.4% while world commodity prices are falling.
Meat industry welcomes invitations for inspection change
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has welcomed invitations from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for the industry to take the lead in devising alternative methods of meat inspection.
Premier buys time with new banking deal
Struggling Premier Foods has been handed some much-needed respite in its quest to renegotiate its debt arrangements after its banks agreed to a deferral of its forthcoming covenants test.
Food Manufacturing Awards: One day to go
Tomorrow evening, months of speculation will end as industry leaders gather in central London for the Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards.
Sluggish results predicted from ABF and Dairy Crest
Analysts are predicting sluggish results from Associated British Foods and Dairy Crest this week.