Boparan’s Bernard Matthews deal probed by CMA
The acquisition of turkey processor Bernard Matthews by 2 Sisters Food Group owner Ranjit Boparan is under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Archives for October 18, 2016
Tulip announces appointments following restructure
Meat firm Tulip has announced two key senior management appointments and a rebrand of the company’s Added Value Division.
Charlie Bigham’s doubles sales revenue in two years
Premium ready meals manufacturer Charlie Bigham’s has more than doubled sales revenue in two years, after posting a 35% growth in its full-year financial results to September 30 2016.
Food Safety conference
Food crime boss on three achievements
The Food Crime Unit achieved three key goals over the past year, its boss Andy Morling claims in this exclusive video interview, filmed at Food Manufacture’s safety conference.
IGD's Big Debate conference
Manufacturers told ‘emotional innovation key to growth’
Food and drink manufacturers should engage with shoppers on “a more emotional level” when planning new product innovation, recommends grocery think-tank IGD chief executive Joanne Denney-Finch.
2 Sisters gives 350 young people learning chances
2 Sisters Food Group has given 350 learning opportunities to young, unemployed people across the country, as part of its Skills for Work Month.
Food export plan to boost economy by £2.9bn
New government plans to boost food and drink exports could contribute £2.9bn to the UK economy, claimed environment secretary Andrea Leadsom.
Grocery think-tank appoints new president
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) vice-president, Leendert den Hollander, has been appointed president of grocery think-tank IGD.
Dairy processor could cut more than 20 jobs
Arla Foods could axe up to 22 jobs at its Lockerbie factory, after it announced plans to move some of its butter operation to another site.