Marks & Spencer slams unofficial third-party sellers
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has condemned the sale of its own-label food by unauthorised third-party sellers, after two of its pork stuffing products were part of a Food Standards Agency (FSA) recall.
Archives for January 5, 2017
Hilton enters joint venture in Portugal
Meat producer Hilton Food Group has agreed a joint venture to supply Portuguese retailer Sonae Modelo Continente, following six-months of cooperation between the two companies.
Manufacturers target ‘sophisticated’ adult soft drinks market
As young adults in particular drink significantly less alcohol, the creation of soft drinks for this audience represents a major opportunity, according to Britvic.
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DEFRA boss tries to reassure food industry on migrant labour
Environment secretary Andrea Leadsom has tried to reassure food manufacturers and farmers worried about continued access to migrant workers after Brexit.
British sparkling wine: New Year’s Eve export success
British sparkling wine was exported to a record number of countries ahead of New Year’s Eve, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has revealed.
Blender Windyridge Cheese moves to new premises
Family-owned cheese blending specialist Windyridge Cheese has relocated to a new site, The Blending House in Wincanton, which will provide extended capabilities and space for the rapidly-growing business.
‘Sugar like’ stevia for low-calorie drinks unveiled
A stevia ingredient claimed to perform like sugar when calorie-content is greatly reduced is now available.
Troy Foods launches own-label mayonnaise
Vegetable and salad producer Troy Foods is to launch its own range of mayonnaise, following a £200,000 investment into production capacity.
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Food industry red tape to end after Brexit: DEFRA
Brexit will bring an end to food industry red tape, promises George Eustice, minister of state at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).