President Trump’s ditching of climate deal slammed
President Trump’s decision to ditch the 2015 Paris agreement on climate change has drawn criticism from UK business leaders and global companies.
Archives for June 1, 2017
Sugar tax needs to offer more incentive, claims IFS
The tax on soft drinks, which comes into force in April 2018, needs to be changed to give manufacturers more incentive to reduce the sugar in their products, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has argued.
Food-to-go opportunity after millennial demand
Food manufacturers must innovate to take advantage of the growing multi-million pound demand for food-to-go products from millennials, according to grocery think-tank IGD.
Confectionery sauce maker Fruitapeel sold in MBO
Fruit and confectionery sauce manufacturer Fruitapeel has been sold as part of a management buyout (MBO) for an undisclosed fee, it revealed yesterday (June 1).
Milk Manifesto: nutritionists fight dairy ‘myths’
Dairy foods’ nutrition and health benefits must be recognised and celebrated, according to The Dairy Council, as it launches its Milk Manifesto, backed by nutritionists and academics.
Freshasia given ‘confidence boost’ after FMEA nomination
Winning a place on the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards (FMEAs) shortlist provided a big boost to staff at Chinese food maker Freshasia Foods.
Asda cuts small supplier payment terms to 14 days
Asda has become the latest retailer to cut its payment period for small suppliers to 14 days, it revealed yesterday (June 1).
Free snacks webinar: what questions will you ask?
Questions about snacking trends, healthy ingredients, sustainable production and insects are among the topics raised by delegates ahead of the Food Manufacture Group’s free, one-hour webinar at 3pm on Thursday June 15. What questions will you ask?
Unilever sites use 100% renewable wind farm energy
Unilever will power 15 of its UK sites with 100% renewable wind energy, after buying 87% of a Scottish wind farm’s output.