Diageo fined £537k after worker suffered burns at distillery
Drinks manufacturer Diageo has been fined more than half a million pounds after an employee suffered severe burns at one of its distilleries in Scotland.
Archives for December 17, 2024
Bird Bros hatches £1m robot investment plan
Egg producer Bird Bros has hatched a £1m plan to improve efficiency and sustainability at its Bedfordshire headquarters by investing in robot automation equipment.
US man takes on big food firms with UPF lawsuit
A lawsuit against several food giants has been filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County which alleges they are developing UPFs to be addictive as possible.
Tesco recalls beef due to incorrect use by date
Tesco has recalled a batch of packaged beef slices because the label featured the incorrect use by date.
Lucozade owner invests £6m in factory sustainability
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) is to invest £6m into its Coleford factory to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels by 2026.
Britvic signs 10-year contract renewal with Wincanton
Soft drinks manufacturer Britvic has extended its contract with logistics provider Wincanton.
Shortbread icon dies aged 80
Former Walker’s leader Sir James Nicol Walker CBE has passed away.
Carlsberg gains regulatory approval for £3.3bn Britvic deal
Carlsberg has received regulatory approval to complete its £3.3bn acquisition of fellow drinks manufacturer Britvic.
Taylors Snacks MD: ‘Destined’ to lead
Food Manufacture spoke with Taylors Snacks managing director James Taylor to hear more about his food and drink industry ‘destiny’ and the success of the brand since its split from Mackie’s of Scotland last year.