Inside food & drink manufacturing
Food waste during rice processing and poor nutrition in parts of the Indian population could be tackled, after Sheffield Hallam University was awarded £400,000 to undertake research to help support economic growth in rural communities.
London’s plans for an Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) starting in 2019 have been met with dismay by the Freight Transport Association (FTA), which represents freight and logistics operators.
Gluten-free bakery company Genius Foods has announced it will cut 115 jobs across its business, including a reported 78 jobs at its Hull factory, as it plans to end production of its non-Genius branded products.
Brexit
Brexit provides an export opportunity for the whole food and drink sector thanks to the strong reputation of British products, the boss of the UK’s second largest tea manufacturer has claimed.
Bernard Matthews’ workers said they felt “betrayed and let down”, after the turkey producer confirmed 128 job cuts in chicken production and management at its Great Witchingham, Norfolk site.
Supermarket promotions are at their lowest level in 11 years, according to the latest retail sales figures from market researchers Nielsen and Kantar.
Consuming milk, yogurt or cheese does not contribute to obesity, and the dairy sector is “too often targeted in public health campaigns tackling obesity”, The Dairy Council has claimed.
A freight transport company has been fined more than £40,000 for health and safety failings, after a worker was crushed by machinery.
Coco Pops, Peperami and Doritos are reportedly the latest food products to decrease in weight, while maintaining their original prices.
Unilever is to sell off or demerge its Spreads business and combine its Foods and Refreshment activities into one organisation based in the Netherlands, as a result of a structural review just completed.