Inside food & drink manufacturing
Workers at meat processor Vion have postponed two strike dates in the row over pay and conditions after the firm revealed that it had lost a significant contract with retailer Sainsbury, according to Unite the union.
Salaries paid to managers working in manufacturing and industrial roles range from about £25,000 to £150,000, according to the latest income survey from recruitment consultancy firm Michael Page.
Dairy Crest intends to make further acquisitions in the UK dairy and chilled food sector, according to city analysts, after the firm revealed it was considering the possible sale of its St Hubert spreads division.
Food packaging and paper supplier DS Smith Packaging has been fined nearly £60,000 after a worker broke his arms and ribs when he was drawn into a rotating spool.
Food firms reveal egg ban price fears
Higher prices could result from the recent government agreement preventing illegal eggs being exported to the UK, according to food and drink manufacturers.