Do more to stop economy ‘flatlining’, bosses tell government
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has told the government it must do more to stop the economy “flatlining”.
Archives for August 28, 2012
Nestlé and advertising watchdog rebut charity’s attack
Nestlé and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have rejected criticism by the Children’s Food Campaign (CFC) over cereal advertising by the food giant.
Wiseman in new price talks with dairy farmers
Robert Wiseman Dairies is looking to rebuild its relationship with its suppliers after a summer that has seen milk processing depots across the country blockaded by angry farmers protesting at below cost prices for their milk.
More prosecutions needed to cut £1.2bn alcohol fraud
The government should step up prosecutions of alcohol smugglers who cost the Treasury £1.2bn/year, according to an influential committee of MPs.
Pig producers defend welfare claims after advertising ban
Pig producers insist that British pork is produced to top welfare standards despite a ruling from the advertising watchdog banning three adverts claiming that Red Tractor pork is produced to higher animal welfare standards.
Blaze probe at 2 Sisters
An investigation has begun into the cause of a fire at food manufacturer 2 Sisters’ site in Scunthorpe on Monday, August 27.
Grimsby’s £75M plan for 970 new food jobs moves closer
A local council’s plan to boost Grimsby’s seafood manufacturing industry by £75M and create up to 970 jobs has been given government’s first seal of approval.