Cadbury chocolate joke wins Edinburgh Festival award
A gag about Cadbury’s chocolate Wispa bar has been voted the funniest joke of the 2013 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Archives for August 19, 2013
Hilton Food Group to expand Australia joint venture
Specialist meat packing business the Hilton Food Group’s deal to expand its joint venture with Australian firm Woolworths – by operating the firm’s new meat processing factory in Victoria – has won praise from City analyst Panmure Gordon.
GLA revokes gangmaster licence after irregularities
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has revoked the gangmaster licence of a recruitment agency supplying a Northamptonshire-based cooked meat and vegetable producer with staff after an inspection highlighted several concerns.
Crediton md outlines growth plan
Much of the £2M Crediton is investing in production will help boost extended shelf-life (ESL) flavoured milk capacity following its management buy-out by Milk Link bosses Neil Kennedy and Tim Smiddy.
FDF stresses potential as manufacturers sideline exports
Manufacturers could target food and drink exports more proactively, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has claimed in the wake of a Barclays survey indicating they are not prioritising the area.
Food and drink manufacturers welcome apprenticeship survey
Food and drink manufacturers have welcomed two surveys from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) that underline the value of apprenticeships for youngsters and employers.
Leatherhead ceo steps down
Professor Paul Berryman has stood down as ceo of Leatherhead Food Research to pursue new career opportunities.