It’s yo, ho, No for banned Captain Morgan advert
A social media advert linking the drinking of Diageo’s Captain Morgan rum to the ending of boredom has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
Archives for July 22, 2014
New £400M opportunity for British producers
British food and drink manufacturers would be up to £400M better off, after the government renewed its pledges to buy more home produced products.
Surge in Scottish brands linked to referendum vote
The Edinburgh government has claimed responsibility for a £513M surge in sales of Scottish food and drink, which it says underpins confidence in Scottish brands ahead of a yes vote in the nation’s independence referendum on September 18.
Food manufacturing excellence awards
Seafood firms wanted for food manufacturing Oscars
Seafood manufacturing heroes are invited to apply for this year’s Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards (FMEAs) – the Oscars of the food and drink manufacturing industry.
Indian ready meals firm S&A Foods axes 55 jobs
Indian ready meals manufacturer S&A Foods is to axe 55 jobs in a restructure of its chilled meals business, while searching for investment partners.
United Biscuits quiet on stock market float rumours
United Biscuits’ joint-owners PAI Partners and Blackstone have neither denied nor confirmed rumours they are preparing to float the biscuit heavyweight on the stock market, despite analysts welcoming the idea.
Delice de France hones in on deskilled kitchens
Bakery giant Delice de France has restructured its bakery manufacturing operation in response to the drain of skills in some hotels and restaurants.
Tesco boss finds party’s over after quitting top job
A party for Tesco boss Philip Clarke, scheduled for last night (July 22), to celebrate his 40 years with the retailer, was cancelled on Monday, after he revealed his intention to quit his chief executive role in October.
Morrisons gives out cash to tempt online customers
Morrisons is trying to turnaround poor sales and boost its slow-starting online business by giving cash to customers in conjunction with third-party rewards platform Quidco.