Archives for October 8, 2012

Government set to break down barriers to exports

Food and drink manufacturers could look forward to more support from government to help them lift their exports, following the results of a new study commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

Will food manufacturers pay for Tesco’s little bit extra?

Food manufacturers may end up footing the bill for Tesco’s revamped ready meal range, according to some industry sources.

Glanbia rescues TV Apprentice’s troubled food business

Irish dairy products manufacturer Glanbia has invested £339,000 (€420,000) in the troubled food business of BBC TV Apprentice Jane McEvoy.

Conservative Party Conference

CBI and Sainsbury bosses slam chancellor’s employee ownership

Major manufacturing firms are unlikely to be tempted by chancellor George Osborne’s flagship employee ownership policy announced at the Conservative Party Conference, says the UK’s leading business organisation. Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King...