Sandwich firm owner pleads guilty to rat infestation
The owner of a Dewsbury-based sandwich making firm has pleaded guilty to a series of food hygiene offences at two of its sites, one of which had a rat infestation in the food production area.
Archives for October 2, 2016
E-commerce to boost small food manufacturers
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) that invest in exporting and e-commerce are more confident about their business prospects and anticipate faster growth than businesses that do not, according to a new report commissioned by Enterprise Nation and...
Nestlé and R&R Ice Cream seal joint venture deal
Nestlé and R&R Ice Cream have completed the deal to create the new joint venture company Froneri, they confirmed today (October 3).
National Minimum Wage to impact food firms: FDF
Food and drink manufacturers are preparing to manage the impact of the National Minimum Wage boost, which came into force on Saturday (October 1), said the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Bakkavor masterclass trains bakers of the future
Bakkavor has hosted a baking masterclass to teach young people from the Prince’s Trust how to bake the perfect cake last week (September 29).
Müller confirms milk price rise of 1.5ppl
Dairy processor Müller has announced a 1.5ppl rise to its milk prices from November 1, up to 20.95ppl, after news emerged that there will be 40% fewer dairy farms in Western Europe within 10 years.
New Brexit boss appointed by National Farmers Union
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has appointed Nick von Westenholz to the new position of Brexit boss, as part of the organisation’s move to help put farming and food at the centre of the government planning for life after EU membership.