Chair of Cockburn’s port owner to retire after 40 years
The chair of the Symington Family Estates, Johnny Symington, is retiring after 40 years with the port and wine producer.
Archives for February 13, 2025
Sainsbury’s loses ruling after accusing Tesco of misleading consumers with advert
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has not upheld a complaint about a Tesco billboard that Sainsbury’s alleged was misleading.
Brakes introduces new poultry welfare standards
Foodservice wholesaler Brakes has introduced ‘enhanced’ welfare standards for its own-label fresh primary chicken range.
Nestlé UK&I HR director: Apprenticeships are vital for the future
Paul Steadman, HR director for Nestlé UK & Ireland highlights the importance of apprenticeships for the future of food and drink.
Food business leaders join digital transformation scheme
Food and drink firms were among Made Smarter’s latest cohort of digitally empowered business leaders coming out of its Leading Digital Transformation (LDT) programme.
VAT hike on meat could promote healthier diets
Increasing VAT (value added tax) on meat and dairy products could promote healthier diets, curb damage to the environment and stimulate the UK economy, according to a new study from the UCL Institute for Global Health.
East Yorkshire poultry business creates new operations role following wastewater investment
Family business Soanes Poultry has hired an operations quality manager following investment into a new laboratory and effluent treatment plant.
Meet the apprentice: From flat whites to legal rights
Meet Ally Amaro who started off as a barista at Starbucks during University, before enrolling on a legal apprenticeship with the coffee company.