Fresh Prepared Meals

Sushi maker invests £1m in Europe’s ‘largest’ rice cooker

01-Dec-2022 By Gwen Ridler

Stowmarket-based sushi maker Ichiban UK has invested in Europe’s largest’ rice cooker, with help from a £1m funding package from Lloyds Bank.

Science in Sport and Greencore appointments

20-Sep-2022 By Gwen Ridler

This past week saw sports nutrition firm Science in Sport and prepared meals manufacturer Greencore Group announce senior appointments.

Greencore reveals Coveney replacement

13-May-2022 By Gwen Ridler

Convenience food manufacturer Greencore has appointed Dalton Philips as chief executive and executive director to replace Patrick Coveney.

Taiko Foods worker loses fingertips in machinery accident

14-Apr-2022 By Gwen Ridler

GMB Union has accused Waitrose and Sainsbury’s sushi maker Taiko Foods of playing games with an employee’s life, after a worker lost the tops of his fingers in an accident at its Acton plant.

Bakkavor appoints new Wigan general manager

31-Jan-2022 By Gwen Ridler

Fresh-prepared meals manufacturer Bakkavor has appointed Chris Biddle to lead its Wigan factory as general manager.

Mash Direct expands Morrisons partnership across 170 stores

05-Nov-2021 By Gwen Ridler

County Down-based fresh prepared vegetable processor Mash Direct has expanded its range and distribution at Morrisons stores across the UK.

Bakkavor Fresh Cook fined £130k after worker crushed in machinery

21-Oct-2021 By Gwen Ridler

Fresh prepared food manufacturer Bakkavor Fresh Cook Ltd has been fined £130,000 for health and safety failings, after a worker was crushed in machinery at its Lincolnshire factory.