Archives for June 23, 2013

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Food processors generate £32M in renewable electricity

By Rod Addy

Rising energy costs are driving food and drink manufacturers towards green solutions, with a 53% jump in the number of on-site renewable electricity projects in the sector last year, SmartestEnergy has claimed.

Food safety course to ‘change how thousands learn’

By Mike Stones

A new food safety training package from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) will change how “tens of thousands of food manufacturing staff are trained”, claims the organisation.

Mystery surrounds Premier Foods report

By Rod Addy

Mystery surrounds recent reports that Premier Foods has sold £100M worth of its debt to US private equity house Apollo Global Management.

Sustainable palm oil deal brings 100% target closer

By Mike Stones

Meeting the target of 100% sustainable palm oil within two years has moved closer with a deal between New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL) and Olenex – a joint venture between Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) and Wilmar International.

Food and drink leaders in Queen’s birthday honours list

By Mike Stones

A West Midlands ethnic foods entrepreneur and the chief executive of Europe’s largest own-label ice cream manufacturer were among the food and drink business leaders recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list last week.