Archives for May 5, 2014

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Confusion surrounds calories intake

By Laurence Gibbons

Confusion about how many calories people should consume is contributing to the obesity epidemic gripping the country, AB Sugar has claimed.

Warburtons focuses on future beyond bread dependence

By Michael Stones

Innovation to keep pace with Britain’s fast-changing bread market is vital to Warburtons’ success, the firm’s chairman told the Openfield’s Farmer Conference at Towcester Racecourse last month.

New boss for Scottish brewer

By Laurence Gibbons

Scottish firm Harviestoun Brewery has appointed Toby Knowles as its new md, following Chris Miller’s decision to quit the business.

Taxes needed to curb obesity too high

By Rick Pendrous

Taxes on food and drink containing high levels of saturated fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) would need to be so high to have any significant effect on reducing obesity levels in the UK population that they would not be acceptable to consumers, leading...

West Bromwich Allied Bakeries investment pays off

By Rod Addy

Allied Bakeries’ £25M West Bromwich overhaul has reduced stoppages and delivered more consistent product quality, according to Midlands regional general manager John Jackson.