Ex-boss of Samworth Brothers to chair Branston
Brian Stein, former group chief executive of Samworth Brothers, is succeeding Guy McCracken as chairman of potato processor Branston, having been a non-executive director on its board.
Archives for May 22, 2019
Britvic outlines consolidation progress
Britvic is close to completing the transfer of production of Robinsons and Fruit Shoot from its Norwich factory to its Rugby plant, having incorporated several new lines into the latter.
Eddie Stobart drivers on Walkers contract vote to strike
Unite members transporting Walkers Snack Foods products have voted to go on a series of strikes after the union failed to settle a long-running dispute with Eddie Stobart over pay and conditions.
Food manufacturers make progress toward plastics goals
Food and drink manufacturers have made significant progress against plastic reduction targets in the first year of the Waste & Resources Action Programme’s (WRAP’s) UK Plastics Pact.
Time is right for meat alternative start-ups
Now is the perfect time for start-ups in the alternative meat sector, as a growing number of investors look to fund businesses within the market, according to the head of investment at CPT Capital.
Omega Ingredients and flavour trends: Podcast
Non-alcoholic spirits, alternative proteins and future operations within the EU were all on the mind of Omega Ingredients’ founder and chief executive Steve Pearce.