Prejudice against women ‘prevalent in seafood industry’
Prejudice against women remains a common problem in the UK seafood sector, revealed a new survey by industry body Seafish, as the organisation urged more women to join the sector.
Archives for June 20, 2017
Food packaging firm invests £320k in factory
Fresh food packaging manufacturer Linpac has invested £320,000 in a new outdoor chiller plant at its West Yorkshire headquarters.
Queen’s Speech: answers needed to avoid ‘economic chaos’
Manufacturers need urgent answers to key questions raised by the Queen’s Speech, in order to avoid “economic chaos”, says EEF, while the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) highlighted the importance of four key policy decisions.
New £17M distillery to create 30 jobs
A new £17M Scottish distillery and visitor centre could create up to 30 jobs, following investment from the EU.
2 Sisters ‘a great example’ of working with activists
2 Sisters Food Group is the best example of how a food manufacturer can work with activists, according to animal pressure group Devon Animal Save, after the food giant’s Willand factory allowed campaigners to hold vigils for chickens destined for the...
Moy Park ‘likely to be bought by non-European firm’
Poultry processor Moy Park will probably be sold to a non-European buyer, after being offered for sale by its Brazilian parent JBS in a bid to cut its debts.
2 Sisters appoints new head of livestock
2 Sisters’ St Merryn Foods has re-appointed Prys Morgan as head of livestock procurement in Wales.
Brexit ‘divorce settlement’ needed, urges WSTA
A fully-negotiated “divorce settlement” with the EU is needed from the government’s Brexit talks, urged the Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA).