Scientists use new tool to fight food fraud
Scientists at the University of Manchester have developed a new technique, based on ‘chemical fingerprints’ to fight food fraud.
Archives for April 3, 2016
Manufacturers go local in talent search
Manufacturers usually recruit most talent from their local area (98%), a new survey from Standard Life has revealed.
‘Unhygienic’ biscuit firm sorry for double pest infestation
Baketime – the manufacturer branded as operating under “unhygienic conditions” – has admitted double pest infestations at its premises and apologised to Aldi and other customers for sparking a recall of its products.
Seven key trends bring £500M biscuit opportunity
United Biscuits (UB) has identified seven key drivers of consumption and purchase that can steer the sustainable growth of the biscuit market.
Free webinar
Lean and green manufacturing boosts Greencore
Greencore’s group technical director Helen Sisson will explain how lean and green manufacturing has boosted the convenience food manufacturer’s performance in a free, one hour webinar, which will take take place at 11am on Tuesday April 26.
Police probe cause of London bakery fire
Police and firefighters are probing the cause of a major blaze at a bakery in London, following a suspected arson attack on another bakery in the capital last month.
Morrisons boss puts money where his mouth is
Morrisons ceo David Potts has demonstrated his confidence in turning around the fortunes of the retailer by investing a further £360,000 in shares.