Siemens’ food manufacturing to remain core focus
The food and beverage manufacturing sector will continue to be a core focus for German engineering giant Siemens, as news emerged that it planned to exit its water treatment solutions business.
Archives for May 6, 2013
Maggi is the world’s top food brand: Kantar
The number one global food brand is Nestlé’s Maggi range of instant soups, stocks, sauces, taste enhancers and noodles, according to Kantar Worldpanel. Unilever’s Knorr brand came second while PepsiCo’s Lay’s brand was third.
‘Bring Stilton back to its original home’
A food manufacturer based in the village of Stilton in Cambridgeshire is campaigning for the right to name the cheese his company makes Stilton.
Firms miss out on tax breaks for innovation
Even companies adept at tackling the complex maze of research and development (R&D) tax credits are missing out on cash benefits because there is little clear information about what they are entitled to claim for.
Premier Foods new non-exec director to boost Power Brands
Britain’s biggest food manufacturer Premier Foods has appointed Pam Powell as a non-executive director to boost the growth of its Power Brands range.
Scotch whisky group appeals against minimum alcohol price ruling
The Scotch Whisky Association’s (SWA’s) legal challenge to Scottish government plans to set a minimum price for alcoholic drink has failed and the “disappointed” organisation will appeal against the judge’s decision.
Butchery firm to pay £6.4k for ‘preventable’ accident
A large butchery firm has been ordered to pay £6,440 for safety failings after an employee sliced his forearm because his safety gloves offered insufficient protection.
Diageo boss to step down after 13 years
The boss of Guinness and Johnnie Walker whisky maker Diageo is to step down after 13 years at the helm, in what City analyst Investec described as “a well-flagged transition”.
Don't fear failure in new markets: ingredients boss
“Don’t be afraid to fail” – that should be the mantra for struggling food firms who are trying to expand their offerings and exploit new markets.