May 20, 2019 | News, Ready Meals, Retailing
Space farms, food on prescription and jellyfish suppers are all predictions which feature in the Future of Food Report, released by Sainsbury’s. Commissioned by Sainsbury’s, futurologists Department 22, food historian Dr Polly Russell and plant scientist James Wong...
May 17, 2019 | News, Retailing
Leicester-based Cofresh Snack Foods has announced the acquisition of an additional food production and warehousing facility to cater for significant growth and expansion. An investment of approximately £20m over the next 18 months will enable Cofresh to split its...
May 17, 2019 | Confectionery, News, Retailing
Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods posted its preliminary results ending 30th March 2019, which revealed a £42.7m statutory loss and a net debt of £469.9 million. Results show a trading profit growth of 4.5% to £128.5m, and profit before tax up 12.1% to £88 million. It...
May 16, 2019 | Food labelling, Food Packing, News
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has recommended improved allergen information on pre-packed foods for direct sale. Examples include foods such as sandwiches and salads which are made and packaged on the same premises where they are sold. The move follows the...
May 16, 2019 | News, Retailing
Following the blocked merger with Sainsbury’s, Walmart is considering listing Asda on the stock market at some point in the future. Asda is owned by Walmart and its chief executive, Judith McKenna, is said to have told personnel that such listing is being...
