Burton’s biscuit heist: Man charged with theft
A man has been charged with stealing a trailer packed with about £20,000 worth of biscuits.
Archives for October 22, 2015
‘Fundamental lack of awareness’ over date labels
The food and drink industry must do more to educate people over a “fundamental lack of awareness” about the difference between best-before and use-by-dates in a bid to tackle food waste, according to the boss of online grocer selling best-before products...
Sugar tax row: ‘Jamie can dish it out, but can’t take it’
Food and Drink Federation boss Ian Wright has hit back at Jamie Oliver, comparing his tactics to those of EastEnders hardman Phil Mitchell, as the sugar row turns sour.
Food and drink glass firm fined for explosion
Food and drink glass container and bottle maker Encirc Ltd has been fined £18,000 for a serious safety breach after two workers were injured in an explosion, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Food retail industry has ‘mother of all hangovers’
The food retail industry is recovering from the “mother of all hangovers” after falling into a state of chaos during the recession, according a leading analyst.