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BRC launches food safety culture module
BRC Global Standards has announced the launch in June of a new voluntary module assessing food safety culture.
Global food safety training survey results
Campden BRI and Alchemy, in partnership with BRC, SGS, SQF and TSI, have released the results of the fourth annual global survey of food safety training.
Fanuc unveils relocation plans
Robot manufacturer Fanuc UK will be moving its UK headquarters to a building at Ansty Park, Coventry.
Fowler Welch wins contract extension
UK logistics and supply chain specialist Fowler Welch has secured a contract extension with Marlow Foods, owner of meat-free brand Quorn.
Mitie secures waste management contract
Mitie has won a contract with soft drinks manufacturer Lucozade Ribena Suntory to provide a complete waste management service for its UK sites.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
New export guidance published
New food and drink export guidance has been issued to manufacturers to help existing and would-be exporters to compete in the competitive global marketplace.
Scottish food report welcomed
Scotland’s food secretary Richard Lochhead has welcomed the publication of an industry led report setting out the actions required to enable the country’s food and drink sector to continue to grow and prosper over the coming years.
First assessment of UK food crime published
The new Food Crime Annual Strategic Assessment (FCASA) examines the scale and nature of the food crime threat to the UK’s £200 billion food and drink industry.
CCE launches vision for sustainable manufacturing
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has released the final findings from its industry research partnership with Cranfield University, entitled Sustainable Manufacturing for the Future.
The Bühler Group recognised at Nestlé awards
The Bühler Group has been recognised in two categories at the 2016 Nestlé Supplier Awards, which rewarded and celebrated its suppliers for their collaboration, service and support throughout 2015.
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.
New FSA chair announced
Heather Hancock has been confirmed as the new chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) with effect from 1 April 2016 for three years.
Consumer concern over convenience eating
UK consumers are worried that convenience eating could cause them to lose a connection with the food they eat, suggests new research published by the FSA.