‘Irresponsible’ Diageo ad banned by ASA
A TV commercial for Diageo’s rum brand Captain Morgan has been banned after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled it implied drinking alcohol could boost popularity and confidence.
Archives for August 30, 2016
Seven fire crews tackle coffee factory blaze
Seven fire crews battled a blaze at a former Mondelēz factory last week (August 26) in Banbury.
Food safety conference: early bird offer ends today
The early bird delegate rate for Food Manufacture’s annual, one-day food safety conference in October ends today (August 31).
Arla taps into on-the-go drinks market
Milk processor Arla has launched a number of milk-based drinks in a bid to tap into the on-the-go market and triple its global beverage sales to £585M.
Morrisons and Burton’s post top management changes
Morrisons and biscuit manufacturer Burton’s Biscuits Company have both announced changes in their senior management.
Next Month’s News: our podcast preview
Welcome to Next Month’s News, the latest edition in Food Manufacture Group’s new podcast series predicting what topics will dominate our headlines over the next four weeks.
PPMA Total Show 2016 preview
Human friendly cage-free robots
A collaborative robot, or ‘cobot’, designed for working safely with shopfloor staff, challenged to work alongside a caged cell containing a conventional robot, will be the centrepiece of Fanuc’s stand at the show.
Government guidelines propose vitamin D supplements in the diet
People in the UK need to consider dietary supplementation of the essential vitamin D in their diets to compensate for the absence of that produced in the body from exposure to sunlight during the months of October to March, according to new government...
PPMA Total Show 2016 preview
Magnets remove rogue metal debris
The Hydrohansu-type rotating cleanflow magnet will be on show. Developed in collaboration with food processors, it was recently introduced by Dutch company Goudsmit Magnetics Group.
Westaway Sausages announces partnership with Co-op
Devon-based Westaway Sausages has signed a new contract with the Co-op to supply sausages to the retailer's outlets across the south-west.