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Weetabix appoints new head of technical
Weetabix Food Company has appointed John Petre as head of technical, succeeding John Pickles, head of R&D, and Keith Turnbull, head of quality, overseeing a team of 60 at the cereal brand. Petre will head up quality and compliance, as well as research and...
Hilton Food Group completes Icelandic Seachill acquisition
International meat packing business Hilton Food Group has announced the £80.8 million takeover of chilled UK fish processor Icelandic Group UK Limited (Seachill). Hilton had previously stated that the acquisition presents an “attractive growth opportunity and entry...
UK food suppliers expected to move supply chains out of the UK
Nearly two thirds of UK businesses, or 63%, including food businesses, expect to move their supply chain out of the UK as a result of Brexit, according to a survey from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). The figure marks a significant shift...
Roger Burnley appointed Asda president and CEO
Walmart International’s CEO, Dave Cheesewright, has announced that Roger Burnley is set to take on the role of Asda’s president and CEO from 1st January 2018, replacing Sean Clarke. Burnley returned to Asda as chief operating officer and deputy CEO in October 2016,...
UK Sausage Week winners revealed
The winners of the UK Sausage Week awards were announced on 30th October during a celebration lunch at Plaisterers’ Hall, London. This year’s UK Sausage Week kicked off with a bang (or banger!) when awards were presented for some of the country’s best sausages. TV...
Chilled fish volume performance continues to struggle
Figures obtained by Kantar Worldpanel have revealed that chilled fish has continued its downward trend in volume for the 12 weeks ending 8th October, in the face of high inflation in natural and smoked fish. The category enjoyed a 0.9% increase in value, while smoked...
Government unveils Food and Drink Decarbonisation Action Plan
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has revealed its Food and Drink Joint Industry - Government Industrial Decarbonisation and Energy Efficiency Roadmap Action Plan, as part of its Clean Growth Strategy. The Action Plan is described as a...
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