Scottish Bakers calls for government intervention to tackle skills shortage
A workforce survey of its members by Scottish Bakers has revealed a skill shortage across the spectrum of bakery businesses in Scotland.
Pathways transforms colleague development at Princes
Princes Limited, winner of the 2021 Food Management Today Best Training Initiative Award, says it has seen a huge uptake among colleagues of its innovative online learning and development platform.
Bakkavor announces recruitment drive to fill 1,500 jobs
Fresh prepared food manufacturer Bakkavor is recruiting for 1,500 food production vacancies across its 23 UK factories.
New Harper Adams University vice-chancellor announced
The board of governors of Harper Adams University has announced that Professor Ken Sloan will succeed Dr David Llewellyn as vice-chancellor on 1st November this year.
Verner Wheelock achieves LPI accreditation
Food industry training specialist, Verner Wheelock, has recently achieved Accredited Learning Provider status from the Learning & Performance Institute (LPI).
Response to Queen’s Speech on food advertising bans
The FDF has criticised the move, in this year’s Queen’s Speech, to address obesity issues including the banning of TV adverts for ‘unhealthy’ foods alongside a total ban online.
