Bakkavor strike to end as deal reached
An agreement has been reached between Bakkavor and Unite the Union bringing an extended period of strike action to a close.
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Asda announces senior supply chain team appointment
Asda has announced the appointment of Gavin Chappell as its new vice president of food and general merchandising supply.
Further redundancies announced by Compleat Food Group
The Compleat Food Group has announced another round of redundancies, with this round impacting staff at its facility in Crewe.
Salmonella outbreak with 500+ cases linked to certain seed
An ongoing Salmonella outbreak impacting at least 10 European countries including the UK has been linked to the consumption of a certain seed.
McVitie’s owner appoints new UK&I managing director
Snacking manufacturer Pladis has announced two leadership changes impacting the firm’s UK and global operations.
Limited-edition Easter launch from Mr Kipling
Mr Kipling is bolstering its portfolio with the launch of new limited-edition Simnel Slices in time for Easter.
Managing misinformation in food and drink
The last few months have raised interesting questions around accuracy and truth, prompting scrutiny of the influence of social media platforms, podcasts and indicative headlines.