Maple Leaf cuts 236 jobs at Walsall bakery
Canadian firm Maple Leaf has confirmed that it plans to close its West Midlands bakery, after failing to find a buyer for the site, with the loss of 236 jobs.
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‘Leased’ takeover makes ILPA self-sufficient in rPET
Food packaging firm ILPA said its ‘leased’ takeover of fellow Italian company AMP Film and Packaging would allow it to become self-sufficient in the production of rPET with an annual capacity of around 10,000 tons.
Dutch frozen food JV on hold after EC competition referral
A Dutch food processing joint venture has been put on hold while authorities in the country investigate its potential effect on frozen snacks market competition.
Premier boss Michael Clarke backed by city
Premier Foods boss Michael Clarke has received a resounding vote of confidence from city analysts, six months into his role, as he continues his plan to guide the firm out of trouble.
New Spanish confectionery association formed: PRODULCE
Five segments of the Spanish sweets market have come together to form the new Spanish Confectionery Association (PRODULCE).