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Union promises ‘summer of strikes’ at Whyte & Mackay
GMB Scotland has promised a ‘summer of strikes’ for whisky producer Whyte & Mackay, after pay negotiations stalled with the union.
Archives for June 12, 2024
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Cutting costs and carbon: Energy reduction in F&B manufacturing
Amaad Ahmed, lead net zero consultant at Amber, offers food and drink manufacturers advice on keeping costs down while also progressing on the journey towards net zero.
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Complaints made about ‘misleading’ bread claims used by five major UK retailers
Complaints about five major retailers have been submitted to trading standards bodies across the UK about ‘misleading’ claims on bread packaging.
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Heck! invests £150k in solar energy at HQ
Bedale-based sausage maker Heck! Food has invested £150k in solar energy production at its Kirklington headquarters in its continuing mission to become net zero.
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UK’s largest crayfish processing plant launches in Berkshire
Berkshire-based producer The Kennet Crayfish Company has created the ‘UK’s largest’ processing facility for crayfish in a bid to corner a market currently dominated by foreign imports.
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‘Indefensible’ footage from RSPCA Assured farms leads to calls for scheme to be scrapped
A new investigation into RSPCA Assured farms has revealed scenes of dying animals and unclean conditions.
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Warburtons agrees 25-year lease on new distribution centre
UK bakery firm Warburtons has agreed to lease a new distribution and office facility near Bedford.
Legal Brief
Five steps food producers must take ahead of the EUDR deadline
In this month’s legal brief, Fieldfisher’s Jessica Gardner and Aonghus Heatley provide an overview of what is required under the EUDR and their top five tips to prepare and protect your business.