Takeover Panel censures Kraft over Cadbury bid 28-May-2010 By Oliver Nieburg The UK Takeover Panel this week issued a rare public censure of Kraft after the company was held in breach of the executive body’s code by going back on promises relating to the closure of a Cadbury chocolate factory in Somerdale.
Government stalls under pressure for ombudsman Government stalls under pressure for ombudsman 09-Nov-2009 By Hayley Brown The government insists that it needs more time to decide whether to legislate for a supermarket ombudsman, despite growing pressure from industry...
Food Sector Skills Council’s licence renewed Food Sector Skills Council’s licence renewed 19-Oct-2009 By Rod Addy Improve has outlined its immediate priorities in the wake of winning government relicensing for an open-ended period under an expanded remit.Jack...
Credit insurance issue is crippling the industry 02-Mar-2009 By Hayley Brown The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is urging the government to take swift action on the issue of credit insurance, as the current situation is...
Cautious welcome for Brown’s £20bn bail out Cautious welcome for Brown’s £20bn bail out 26-Jan-2009 By Hayley Brown The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has cautiously welcomed the government’s promise to guarantee £20bn of loans to struggling companies, but...
Supermarkets will resist crack down on payment terms 27-Oct-2008 By Rick Pendrous The UK’s supermarkets will not respond to business secretary Lord Mandelson’s call for a 10-day payment target to suppliers, a leading financial...