Agency consults UK industry on plan to improve employee skills
The UK's food manufacturers are being consulted on a master plan to develop and boost employee skills.
Archives for March 21, 2006
Food industry meets ahead of new UK salt targets
The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) met with key industry players yesterday ahead of the anticipated launch of new salt targets.
Food labelling fight splits UK retailers
The food industry's debate on nutritional labelling has taken its latest twist, with Sainsbury's suspending its membership of the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
Cereal suppliers cautious over new GM trade rules
The adoption of detailed documentation requirements for genetically modified (GM) food in the international trade of agricultural commodities has been met with caution by grain and cereal importers.
Ter Beke and Pluma to create processed meats powerhouse
Two food companies in Belgium have announced plans to merge their operations, creating the largest processed meats group in the country and a powerhouse in the Benelux region.
Ad van Geloven makes Mora move
Ad van Geloven, the Dutch food group, has reached a final agreement with Unilever to acquire snack business Mora for an undisclosed fee.