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Productivity in practice
As part of the Summer Budget 2015, the UK government launched a plan to increase the nation’s productivity.
NSAFD unveils Trailblazer apprenticeships
The National Skills Academy for Food & Drink (NSAFD) has unveiled its new engineering apprenticeship for the food and drink industry as part of the UK government’s Trailblazer programme.
Apprenticeship pledge announced
A pledge has been announced by the president of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and CEO and chairman of Nestlé UK and Ireland, Dame Fiona Kendrick, to treble apprenticeships and grow value added food and drink exports by a third by 2020.
Database of food law prosecutions published
A live map which links to a database of successful food standards, food hygiene and food safety related prosecutions in England, Wales and Northern Ireland has been published by the FSA.
Coeliac society recognition for Glanbia oats
Glanbia Nutritionals’ OatPure gluten free production protocols have received recognition from three of Europe’s most influential coeliac societies.
Keep your head on
After winning a shrimp packing order, a packaging contractor approached Liftvrac and its UK and Ireland distributor Genesis Process Solutions, as its current machinery was unable to handle the delicate crustacean, which require gentle handling.
Northern Irish food sampling report published
The Northern Ireland Strategic Committee on Food Surveillance has published its eighth report on food sampling activity in Northern Ireland in 2014.
FSA appoints new deputy chair
Heather Hancock has been appointed as deputy chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) with immediate effect and is expected to take up the post from 1 April 2016.
FDF award winners revealed
Last night, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards recognised outstanding individuals, ambitious initiatives and growing food and drink businesses for their contribution to the economy, community and environment.
Capitalise on demand for thin cut steaks
With increasing consumer demand for thin cut steaks, Interfood Technology is highlighting the potential for automating the cutting process with the use of dedicated fresh meat portioning systems.
Food fraud strikes again
Following the horse meat and nut and spice contamination scandals in recent times, evidence of a new food fraud case – this time, oregano contamination – is a fresh blow to the industry.
Consumer attitudes survey results published
The FSA has published the latest results of its Biannual Public Attitudes Tracker survey.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Industry celebrated in parliament
This week I attended the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) parliamentary reception to celebrate the exceptional work of the UK food and drink industry, the largest manufacturing sector in the UK.
European roll out
British chocolate brand Seed and Bean has announced its largest European role out to date.