Inside food & drink manufacturing
Tonight is the night. The long wait is nearly over. This evening, 450 food and drink industry executives will gather in central London to discover which firms have triumphed in the Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards.
Chilled foods firm Samworth Brothers have confirmed that two of its drivers were killed in the multiple vehicle pile-up on the M5 motorway last week.
Analysts believe that Premier Foods will come under intensifying pressure to sell off some of its businesses following this week’s deal with its banks.
A stronger than expected performance from its sugar division has helped Associated British Foods to a £757M pre-tax profit.
Leading bagel firm the New York Bakery is seeking to increase its share of the UK bagel market and double household penetration over the next five years after announcing major expansion plans.
The best of the best. Nothing less was celebrated last night at the Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards.