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New Harmer Modular 120 Stainless Steel Channels
Harmer Drainage adds to its high performance stainless steel channel drains with its new Modular 120 system. The innovative range, available through builders’ merchants, gives more flexibility, and is easier and quicker to install. Modular 120 comes in 500mm or one metre lengths, with a choice of three different grating systems, and a range of […]
New Harmer Modular 120 Stainless Steel Channels
Harmer Drainage adds to its high performance stainless steel channel drains with its new Modular 120 system.
FSA signs pledge to cut food waste
The FSA has pledged its support to WRAP, which brings together organisations from across the food system to make food and drink production and consumption more sustainable for the future.
Latest insight into consumer views on sugar reduction
According to new research by Sensus, more than 60% of those surveyed monitor their dietary sugar intake and 25% actively search for low sugar food products.
Businesses unite to promote STEM careers
Food and drink manufacturers are coming together at the Big Bang UK Scientists and Engineers Fair this week to inspire more young people to consider careers in the UK’s largest manufacturing sector.
Leatherhead completes first phase of relocation
As part of its move to new headquarters in Epsom, Surrey, UK, Leatherhead Food Research has said it now has more than 50 employees onsite at Great Burgh.
Industry ‘disappointed’ by sugary drinks tax decision
The food and drink industry has criticised George Osborne’s decision to levy a sugar tax on soft drinks as ‘a piece of political theatre’.
Round-Up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news. Next week’s round-up will focus on packaging news. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Carly Wood at carly@bellpublishing.com.
Dr Debbie Parker
Dr Debbie Parker leads the Marketing Sciences Sensory Unit in Kent, UK. One of only eight female beer sommeliers in the country, here, she discusses tea, toilet rolls and traceability.
Healthy hydration gathers momentum
Flavoured and functional waters returned to growth across Europe in 2015, according to a new report by Canadean, highlighting a growing shift in consumer buying behaviour towards healthier hydration.
The apprentice
This week marks the ninth annual National Apprenticeship Week.
National Apprenticeship Week “vital” to UK food industry
Apprenticeship programmes are key to the food and drink sector’s survival in the UK, the NSAFD has said as National Apprenticeship Week kicks off.
Fowler Welch and Dairy Crest join forces
Fowler Welch and Dairy Crest have entered into advanced discussions to form a multi-million pound strategic partnership for storage and logistics at the dairy company’s national distribution centre (NDC).
UK manufacturers back staying in the EU
Mid-sized manufacturing companies in the UK are in favour of staying in Europe, according to new figures published by accountancy and advisory firm BDO.