Small Midlands food firms report growth
More than half (58%) of small food and drink firms reported growth and 20% reported high growth, revealed a recent business survey in the West Midlands.
Archives for April 26, 2012
PepsiCo unveils £15.2M Walkers’ upgrade with 110 new jobs
Walkers Crisps will add 110 new jobs to its Leicester plant as part of a £15.2M upgrade, revealed its owner PepsiCo.
Food and drink combos to beat min alcohol pricing
Manufacturers and retailers may use cross-category promotions between drinks and food to stem lost sales arising from government plans to introduce a minimum price for alcohol.
Bidding frenzy for Iglo Foods touted at £2.4bn
Food manufacturers are battling private equity players to acquire Iglo Foods Group, which owns Birds Eye, with a touted price of up to £2.4bn, according to experts.
FSA rejects claims of ‘over-zealous’ prosecution
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has rejected claims that it acted “over-zealously” in pressing for the prosecution of Somerset meat firm A C Hopkins (Taunton) for breaking meat hygiene regulations.
Casings: Abattoir appeal
Natural casings manufacturers are appealing to processors to take more care of delicate sheep intestines, saying some operators may even have to slow down their lines a little to achieve better quality. The manufacturers are looking for better...