Tesco admits to Groceries Code breaches
Tesco has admitted to a “number of probable breaches” to the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) in its annual results, leaving the retailer open to rebuke from the watchdog.
Archives for June 7, 2015
Suntory upgrades Coleford Lucozade plant
A multi-million pound contract to undertake infrastructure and good manufacturing practice improvements at the Lucozade, Ribena and Suntory factory at Coleford in Gloucestershire has been won by design, engineering, construction and consultancy firm...
Big four supermarkets recall gluten-free products
The big four supermarkets and Waitrose have all been forced to recall a selection of their gluten-free products because they may contain gluten, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed.
Britvic reports solid interims and predicts on target full-year
City analysts have praised soft drinks company Britvic for its 7% growth in earnings before interest, tax and amortisation (EBITA) to £65M despite the tough market conditions and technical problems it has experienced.
EU vote could hinge on government popularity
High levels of campylobacter in fresh supermarket chicken or a UK exit from the EU after a referendum: it's difficult to say which should be of more immediate concern to the nation’s food sector.
Dead lizard found in tinned tomatoes
A dead lizard has forced food wholesaler Euro Foods to launch an investigation after a couple found one in can of tomatoes.
Nestlé Maggi noodles in UK food safety probe
Nestlé’s Maggi noodles are being probed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), after Indian authorities ruled the products were “unsafe and hazardous” due to the presence of high levels of lead.
Nestlé ‘helps 50,000 young people into work’
A Nestlé initiative has created training and jobs for 50,000 young people across Europe in the past year, completing half of its three-year-target to provide 100,000 opportunities, says the firm.
Morrisons’ Potts makes more price cuts
Morrisons boss David Potts has today (June 8) slashed up to a third off the prices of 200 everyday items in his latest bid to turn the beleaguered retailer’s fortunes around.