The opinion of an advocate-general of the European Court of Justice
on UK anti-tax avoidance rules could benefit multinationals such as
confectioner Cadbury Schweppes.
UK manufacturers boosted food and drink exports by three per cent
last year, with industry finding new overseas markets and
opportunities in supplying the private label segment.
Associated British Foods (ABF), owner of British Sugar, has
reported a first-half profit fall of 13 per cent and warned that
earnings would likely be affected by continued difficulties in the
sugar sector.
Canada Bread has swept up the remaining assets and business of
troubled British baker Harvestime in a move that broadens the
firm's operations in the UK.
The UK food industry has come out on top in two UK surveys
investigating whether manufacturers are meeting Country of Origin
and Clear Labelling guidance.
Northern Foods yesterday said it has filed an appeal in the UK's
High Court against a decision that could cut the company out of the
lucrative market for Melton Mowbray pork pies.
A UK-based company has made inroads in the Americas with its sonic
wave propulsion system that can mix, cook, pump, emulsify and
homogenize liquid foods and drinks.
UK family baker Warburtons has bought up the Rathbones bakery in
Rogerstone, Wales, in a move to keep up with growing demand for its
products, the group announced last week.
A new, simplified wheat classification system designed to help the
UK compete directly with other global wheat suppliers is bringing
in results, with a breakthrough agreement that could see
substantial quantities of UK grain shipped...
Food and drink makers could soon expect cheaper sugar ingredients
with Brussels expected to publish its proposals on EU sugar reform
today, writes Lindsey Partos.
The CBI is demanding a moratorium on business tax increases
following the publication of a survey that shows a drop in overall
confidence within UK manufacturing.
British food group RHM has confirmed it is in advanced talks to
sell its Golden West bakery, ending a troublesome supplier
relationship with fast-food giant McDonald's and streamlining the
company's focus in preparation...
New opportunities have emerged for British wheat growers after an
industry association used a new classification system to
successfully negotiate the export of UK wheat to Egypt, the world's
second largest buyer, reports Chris...
EU25 fish production fell by 17 per cent between 1995 and 2002
while world production rose by 17 per cent over the same period,
according to recent EC figures.
Two of Britain's biggest agriculture companies, faced with an
increasingly unstable market and rising costs, have announced they
will merge to insulate themselves and compete more effectively
through local grain markets, writes...
Food and ingredients producer Greencore has warned early that its
Irish sugar business could be seriously damaged when the EU finally
implements its sugar reform, expected next December, writes
Chris Mercer.
One of the leading UK milk co-operatives, Dairy Farmers of Great
Britain, has announced it is to launch a new line of Cadog branded
Welsh cheddar cheese, supported by a line of bilingual packaging.
But will niche brand status alone...
Packaging equipment giant Ishida has lost a patent case against
Australian firm TNA over a dispute concerning Ishida's Apex and
CBM2 bagmaker machines.
A leading international player in the design, manufacture and
supply of powder handling systems for the food and ingredients
industries, has further strengthened its sales team to improve
response times to UK clients.
Cheaper sugar ingredients could be on the way for food makers as
rumours continue to circulate about the proposed new rules to the
EU sugar regime that could open up the protected European market,
prompting Danish sugar giant Danisco...
A leading processor of carrots for the UK supermarket sector has
doubled its packaging speed by replacing traditional bagging with
drop and seal technology from Ulma Packaging.
A majority of material and container manufacturers feel that
rationalising their supplier bases across Europe is necessary to
combat raw material price increases, according to a recent survey.
A report from the British Pig Executive (BPEX) shows that
risingcosts of production in Europe are being matched by rises in
Great Britain. The association believes cutting costs is vital to
remain competitive, writes Anthony Fletcher.
UK subsidiary of bakery ingredients giant CSM takes the first steps
on the road to 'sweet treat' growth through the integration of its
latest acquisition, the cookie supplier Readi-Bake.
The UK Institute of Packaging has opened up the gates for entrants
to its 2004 Starpack Awards in a bid to discover the best that
packaging currently offers.
The UK's FSA has published guidance notes to accompany the new
cocoa and chocolate product regulations in an effort to achieve a
'more consistent application and enforcement of the regulations'.
Edale, the UK's leading manufacturer of flexographic printing
machinery, is to showcase its new dedicated packaging press, the
Sigma, at Labelexpo Europe 2003.
Lock Inspection Systems is to preview its Compact Vertical Fall
metal detector for the first time at the forthcoming PPMA, to be
held in the NEC, Birmingham, UK this September.
Scottish & Newcastle's strategy of expanding its European
business at the same time as selling off its UK pub arm is making
it an attractive takeover target.
Hayssen Packaging Technologies, a major manufacturer of vertical
and horizontal flexible packaging systems, has renamed its Thetford
UK facility 'Hayssen Europe Ltd.'
ADM Milling has made one of the first purchases of a newly launched
C-Cell Bread Imaging System in the UK aimed at assessing bread and
ingredients quality.
Ireland's Hibernia Foods is to close one of its ready meals and
cake production facilities in the UK in a bid to improve
profitability. The company expects savings of up to €8 million a
year as a result.
An innovative range of convenience microwavable rice and vegetable
dishes has been successfully launched in France in multi-layer
thermoformed trays supplied by UK packaging manufacturer, RPC
Containers Corby.
Britons are confirmed snack-o-holics, according to a new report
from Datamonitor, meaning that there are excellent growth prospects
for snack makers in this market. And while snack consumption
patterns are different on the Continent,...
Cargill Dry Corn Ingredients, a subsidiary of privately-owned US
agribusiness giant Cargill, continues to make inroads into Europe
with the announcement this week that its €6.05m state-of-the-art
masa flour plant is officially up...
The EU has agreed on legislation to bring an end to the four year
ban on new genetically modified food products being sold in Europe.
MEP's claim the laws will be the strictest in the world, backed up
by comprehensive labelling,...
A UK independent body of experts created to advise authorities on
matters relating to novel foods and novel food processes will hold
an open meeting in November providing the public with a forum to
discuss, among other subjects, genetically...
