December 2013 Archives

The value of Scotch whiskey exports has rocketed by 87 per cent in the past decade to reach profits of £4.3 billion, according to the Scottish government.

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A refinancing deal announced by Premier Foods earlier this month is “a step in the right direction”. However, investors will remain ambivalent until further ...

New food labelling rules will cause “massive confusion” for consumers who wish to buy British-produced meat, according to two leading farming organisations.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning that advises people to avoid eating turkey that has been produced in unapproved premises in Wales.

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The confectionery firm Bon Bon Buddies is currently investing in international export growth, as brand licensing sees a big return for the South Wales-based ...

Coca-Cola Enterprises’ (CCE’s) plans to make 47 employees at its Wakefield site redundant have caused trade union Unite to schedule a demonstration over what...

The 2 Sisters Food Group has struggled to improve the financial health of its balance sheet in the first quarter (Q1) of this fiscal year. It has seen a weak...

The canned food manufacturer, Princes, has reported a boost in profits of almost 30 per cent and an increase of 15 per cent in group sales from March 2012-13...

A more forceful Food Standards Agency (FSA), that is equipped with responsibility for food compositional labelling is needed, according to the interim Elliot...

Manufacturing appears to be back on the government’s agenda, with the recent publication of the Foresight Report on the Future of Manufacturing, under the le...