Fresh Food

Bakkavor to recruit for 1,500 roles

05-Jul-2021 By James Ridler

Fresh prepared foods producer Bakkavor is to recruit for 1,500 roles across its UK manufacturing base.

Bakkavor creates 150 roles at Scottish salads factory

28-May-2021 By James Ridler

Prepared foods manufacturer Bakkavor is to create 150 new jobs at its salad processing site in Bo’ness, Scotland.

Argent Foods furloughed 500 in tough coronavirus measures

20-Jul-2020 By James Ridler

Argent Foods furloughed more than 500 workers in businesses hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic alongside other tough measures, it announced in its financial report for the 12 months to 31 December 2019.

Moy Park supports local communities’ coronavirus efforts

06-May-2020 By James Ridler

Ready meals manufacturer Moy Park has partnered with community groups to donate thousands of meals to people most at risk during the coronavirus pandemic.

Bakkavor to review operating base during coronavirus outbreak

02-Apr-2020 By James Ridler

Fresh prepared foods producer Bakkavor is to review capacity across its manufacturing base in response to the coronavirus, as it predicted a hit to sales for the 2020 financial year.

Export sales success for Mash Direct

06-Jan-2020 By James Ridler

Foodservice sales and exports success has propelled prepared vegetable and ready meals manufacturer Mash Direct to another year of growth.