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SOFHT training academy upcoming events

May 6, 2019

The Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) Training Academy has the following events listed below, together with a brief description. SOFHT Training Academy 2019 - ‘Level 4 Food Safety Carousel’ - SOFHT Conference Room, Middleton House Farm This food safety...

Is the smart food factory closer than you think?

May 3, 2019

Food manufacturers can gain real competitive advantage through the implementation of digitisation and the establishment of a smart food factory – and the means to achieve this are easier than companies realise with many of the technologies needed already in existence....

Sainsbury’s failed Asda deal cost £46m

May 2, 2019

Announcing its preliminary results for the 52 weeks to 9th March 2019, Sainsbury’s revealed that the recent collapse of its proposed merger with Asda cost the business £46 million. The multiple giant was dealt a major blow last week when the Competition and Mergers...

Proseal to become part of JBT Corporation

May 1, 2019

Food processing machinery supplier, Proseal UK, along with Proseal America and Proseal Australia is to become part of the JBT Corporation. Established in 1998, Proseal now employs 350 staff in Adlington, Cheshire, with additional facilities in Richmond, Virginia and...

Sainsbury’s launches the first till-free store

May 1, 2019

The experiment will put SmartShop Scan, Pay & Go technology to the test in a bespoke food-to-go store, making grocery shopping quicker and more convenient. Customer feedback from the experiment will help Sainsbury’s develop the SmartShop Scan, Pay & Go app...

Grocery market sees record-breaking figures for Easter

Apr 30, 2019

The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar show a record-breaking £2.5 billion was spent during the Easter week, which is the fastest rate of growth the overall sector has experienced in 2019. Total year-on-year sales increased by 2.0% during the 12 weeks to...

Samworth Brothers launches new food-to-go business

Apr 30, 2019

British food manufacturer, Samworth Brothers, is to launch a brand-new food-to-go business and delivery service, Fresh Food For Now Company. The UK food-to-go sector is a growing market, predicted to be worth £22.8bn by 2023. The new venture marks the evolution of the...