Inside food & drink manufacturing
Nearly two-thirds of consumers blame producers for food fraud, according to a new report from the National Farmers Union (NFU) Mutual Insurance Society, fuelled by high profile cases of food fraud in the media.
Natural food company Wessanen, owner of Clipper Teas, has appointed David Caré as its new international sales director.
Unilever has bought Bristol-based tea manufacturer Pukka Herbs for an undisclosed fee, in a bid to close a gap in its portfolio, the manufacturer revealed yesterday (September 7).
Bakkavor’s Welcome Foods site has been put on the market, after closing its doors in August with about 300 job losses.
The Burger Manufacturing Company’s new £4M factory has boosted the local economy and highlighted the export success of British food manufacturers, according to the Welsh first minister.
A West Yorkshire butcher and pie-maker has claimed the knock-on effect of the Brexit vote on meat prices is posing a “serious threat” to his business, even though he only sources locally.
Young’s Seafood has partnered with frozen fish supplier The Fishin’ Company to expand its sales in the US.
Cake Shop Bakery owner David Wright was crowned Baker of the Year at the Baking Industry Awards (BIAs) Wednesday night (September 6), while ingredients producer Macphie was named UK Bakery Manufacturer of the Year.
Feature analysis
Is ‘food safety culture’ too fuzzy-edged a concept to be an important objective in its own right? Not at all, say the experts.