Archives for February 13, 2019

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Moy Park fined for forklift accident

Moy Park fined for forklift accident

By Gwen Ridler

Poultry processor Moy Park has been fined more than £850,000, after a worker suffered life-changing injuries in a forklift truck accident at its Ashbourne site.

Food fraud fine ‘not fit for purpose’: BEIC

Food fraud fine ‘not fit for purpose’: BEIC

By Noli Dinkovski

Food fraud should be subjected to stronger deterrents after a Dutch trader, convicted of fraudulently selling contaminated eggs as fit for human consumption, was fined €30,000 (£26,260), the British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) has argued.

Wyke Farms boss calls for packaging collection reform

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Wyke Farms boss calls for packaging collection reform

By Gwen Ridler

The Government needs to rethink the way food and packaging waste is collected and recycled to prevent confusion among businesses and consumers, according to Wyke Farms managing director Richard Clothier.

Pie-maker to hire staff and triple turnover

Pie-maker to hire staff and triple turnover

By Gwen Ridler

Blackburn-based pie business Pie Mezzanae has unveiled plans to expand the business and hire more staff, as it aims to smash its three-year turnover target.