Anyone building a new development in the food manufacturing industry needs to think very carefully about fire protection, but when dealing with oils...
A new survey shows that UK food manufacturers are deterred from investing in robotics by the high costs of investment required, says John Dunn. But that could be about to change, if a new research project gets funding
Although the UK ethnic food market is hotting up it seems the prospect of a career within that industry leaves most young people cold. Rebecca Green finds out what is being done to spice things up and attract some more young blood
It's a familiar tale of woe, and it starts in the classroom. Teacher shortages, poor links with industry, a raft of more enticing options at GCSE, A-level and degree level, and a skills shortage that could turn into a timebomb if the industry doesn't...
Injury rates in food and drink companies are nearly double the manufacturing industry average. Yet 80% of accidents are easily preventable through better training and reduced manual handling, says Michelle Knott
Careers in Food and Drink Live returns this month with a series of seminars encouraging young people to take up a career in manufacturing, retail or foodservice. Stefan Chomka looks at the details
Uptake of undergraduate food and drink courses is finally on the increase, but will this lead to an end of the skills shortage? Stefan Chomka assesses graduate job prospects in the food and drink industry
For over 50 years investment in manufacturing has been an issue for the UK economy. The result has been the decline of many industries for which the...
