23 jobs to be sliced at Allied Bakeries
Allied Bakeries, owner of the Kingsmill, Burgen, Sunblest and Allinson brands, is to cut 23 jobs in a streamlining exercise.
Archives for August 9, 2015
Government challenges gin trade to match whisky exports
A government minister has challenged the UK gin industry to match Scotch whisky in terms of its exports.
Flavour firm opens in Japan
Givaudan, a global flavour and fragrance house, has pumped more than €11.5M into a new Tokyo-based technical centre.
Fragmentation affects top five cheese brands
Fragmentation of the global dairy sector has dented the sales of the top five cheese brands, new figures from research firm Canadean show.
Jobs threat after Coca-Cola bottlers merger: analyst
The merger of Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) with two other European bottlers could result in job losses and plant closures, according to a leading analyst.
Supermarkets ‘risk losing millions’ in manufacturing
Supermarkets planning to take up food manufacturing in their fight to gain a competitive edge over the limited range discounters Aldi and Lidl risked losing millions of pounds and faced being stuck with underperforming factories, a leading analyst has...
New science for dairy hydrolysate
A dairy-based ingredient to promote faster recovery from exercise will be developed following research carried out by Food for Health Ireland (FHI), the organisation says.
Burton’s battles it out for Nakd
Burton’s Biscuit Company is reportedly fighting off stiff competition for Natural Balance Foods, as private equity firms and other food companies battle it out to buy the Nakd and Trek bar manufacturer.
Strike law changes will cause problems in food
Strike law reforms proposed by the government in the Trades Union Bill could “sour” relationships between workers and employers and increase the likelihood of unofficial action, the manufacturers’ organisation EEF has warned.
Crop strains developed in ‘no time’
French grain co-operative Limagrain is using the latest gene selection techniques and advanced computer technology to speed up the development of wheat and maize varieties with characteristics that provide benefits to both cereal farmers and...
Gluten-free food makers blow Dragons’ Den offer
Business partners wanting to develop a range of gluten-free products received an offer on Dragons’ Den last night (August 9) and then blew it.
Online sales cause FIR compliance headaches
Explosive growth in internet sales of food and drink is causing big problems for manufacturers and regulators when it comes to ensuring compliance with the European Food Information for Consumers (FIC) regulation, also known as FIR in the UK, a senior...
Limagrain boss calls for price stability
The EU needs to adopt a new stabilisation model from 2020 to counter extreme volatility in prices for commodities, such as wheat and maize, caused by speculation in global markets, according to the boss of French grain co-operative Limagrain.