Poultry workers win High Court damages for slavery
British food companies should ensure that all forms of slavery have been eradicated from their supply chain after a groundbreaking High Court ruling, a leading lawyer has warned.
Archives for June 13, 2016
Food waste disposal firm to pay nearly £290,000 for toxic gases
A food waste disposal and recycling firm was ordered to pay nearly £290,000 last week for safety failings, after a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation found three employees were overcome by toxic gases.
Potato supplier Branston creates 20 new jobs
Potato supplier Branston is to create 20 new jobs after it completes a £5M factory expansion at its site in Lincolnshire.
Greggs reveals plans for new distribution centre
High-street baker Greggs has commissioned project management firm Clegg Food Projects to build a new distribution centre.
FDF and Action on Sugar row over reformulation
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has refuted claims from Action on Sugar that it had warned members not to engage with charities over product formulation.
New toolkit aims to help firms tackle modern slavery
A best practice toolkit to help businesses tackle modern slavery in their global supply chains has been launched today by industry alliance Stronger Together.