Uk Food Manufacturers

Software to cause hard problems for food firms

Software to cause hard problems for food firms

By Freddie Dawson

Software systems used by many UK food manufacturers are 10 years behind those of their European competitors and need to be upgraded urgently, a software supplier has claimed.

'No added salt' breakthrough on nutrition claims

'No added salt' breakthrough on nutrition claims

By Elaine Watson

The European Commission (EC) has finally addressed the thorny issue of nutrition claims that remain widely-used but are now technically illegal under the health claims Regulation, a year behind schedule.

UK leads the way on salt reduction

UK leads the way on salt reduction

By Rick Pendrous

UK food manufacturers are leading the world when it comes to reducing the salt content in processed foods, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has...

UK targets more overseas skilled workers

UK targets more overseas skilled workers

By Rick Pendrous

Growing staff shortages are forcing more and more UK food manufacturers to source expertise from abroad, claimed the chief executive of the...