Figures reveal UK business collapse, says report
Business failure in the UK food retail, plastics and rubber industries has increased dramatically in the first half of 2006, according to a report published by credit checking group Experian.
Archives for July 17, 2006
Folic acid debate rages in Ireland and Australia
Ireland's National Committee on Folic Acid Fortication today recommended that most white, brown and wholemeal breads sold in the country be fortificed with 120 micrograms of folic acid per 100g of bread in a bid to reduce incidence of neural tube...
Factory fire could burn hole in Northern Foods profits
Fire has devastated a UK bakery plant owned by struggling food processors, Northern Foods, in an incident likely to harm their already faltering profits.
Premier Foods makes shrewd UB offer
The UK's Premier Foods is believed to have offered United Biscuits an initial £1bn bid for its northern European snack food operations - even though City analysts claim the business is worth £2.3bn.
Sausage emulsifer ups the tempo
A new sausage emulsifer on the market can process ten tonnes of meat an hour, its manufacturer claims.