Finsbury aims to save 150 jobs at desserts firm
Finsbury Food Group aims to buy foodservice supplier Johnstone’s Just Desserts out of administration, saving 150 jobs.
Archives for May 5, 2015
Analysts' view
Sainsbury ‘licking self-inflicted wounds’ after results
Sainsbury has been left “licking self-inflicted wounds” after its results announcement today (May 6), according to leading food industry analyst Clive Black.
Vitafoods 2015
Glanbia Nutritionals announces second ancient grain investment
Global food ingredients giant Glanbia Nutritionals is preparing to make a further investment in its recently opened multi-million pound oat milling facility to boost its presence in the ancient grains market.
Sainsbury boss jail appeal hearing date set
Sainsbury boss Mike Coupe’s appeal hearing in an Egyptian court against his two-year jail sentence has been postponed until Thursday May 21, as the retailer revealed its first loss in a decade in full-year results posted today (May 6).
Vitafoods 2015
Top four tips to succeed with free-from
Free-from food and drink manufacturers must defend themselves against fickle consumers if their brands are to remain successful in one of the fastest growing markets, experts have urged.
Food manufacture excellence awards
Celebrate the best in food and drink manufacturing
The 2015 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards are now open for receipt of entries. So, if your company wants to be recognised for its world-class achievements and join the party at this year’s carnival-themed event, you need to enter these prestigious awards.
Dunbia clinches joint venture with Shannon Meats
Dunbia has announced a joint venture agreement with Shannon Meats that would support the former’s trade throughout the Netherlands and guarantee the latter a dedicated supply of high quality Irish beef.
Sainsbury’s first loss in 10 years after property write down
Sainsbury has posted a loss of £72M – its first loss in 10 years – after writing down £620M of its property assets in full-year results to March 14.