All Recruitment & workforce articles – Page 3
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NewsProfessor Robin May steps down as FSA Chief Scientific Adviser after five years
Professor Robin May will step down as the FSA’s Chief Scientific Adviser in September to become Interim Chief Scientific Officer at the UK Health Security Agency.
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NewsMcVitie’s owner Pladis commits £68m to UK manufacturing investment and factory modernisation
Pladis’ major UK investment in factory automation and infrastructure aims to increase production capacity, efficiency and reduce emissions.
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NewsMcDonald's boycott launched over prices, pay and diversity backlash
The People’s Union USA is calling for a week-long boycott of McDonald’s, accusing the fast-food giant of price gouging, tax avoidance and backtracking on diversity commitments.
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NewsBudweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch invests $300m to its US manufacturing facilities
Anheuser-Busch invests $300 million to strengthen American manufacturing, expand workforce training and support veterans entering industry roles.
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ReportCore New Food Report: The evolving and enduring supply chain
Discover how global leaders are reinventing resilience to protect the future of our supply chains. This exclusive report will share key strategies from top industry experts on tackling climate disruption, digital transformation and shifting consumer demands.
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NewsAldi and Lidl lead UK supermarket pay race with latest wage increases
Aldi and Lidl compete for the UK’s top-paying supermarket spot with new wage increases ahead of the government's minimum wage hike in April.
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Trumpian America: staring at a food safety crisis
Baffled by the machinations of Donald Trump, Professor Chris Elliott reflects on the US President’s impact on food safety…and it’s not good.
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NewsUK food industry demands stronger protections for delivery riders amid rising attacks
More than 30 UK food businesses are calling on the Government to extend new Crime & Policing Bill protections to delivery riders.
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ArticleFeeding the future: why UK food companies are betting on apprenticeships
As National Apprenticeship Week comes to a close, New Food’s Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell speaks to leading voices across the food industry to uncover how apprenticeships are not only transforming individual careers but also tackling critical skills shortages and future-proofing the sector.
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NewsInvesting in alternative proteins can secure Germany’s food leadership, new report finds
A new report by Systemiq highlights how how strategic investments in the alternative protein market could drive Germany’s economic growth, job creation and sustainability.
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Princes Group reaches pay agreement amid ongoing labour disputes
Princes secures three percent pay deal with GMB Union but faces unresolved disputes with Unite amid ongoing strikes.
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Princes Group chairman responds to pay dispute amid strike action
Princes Group faces strikes over a pay dispute, as its Chairman calls for resolution amid union warnings of supermarket shortages.
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NewsNew framework signed to tackle child labour in West Africa’s cocoa-growing regions
Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and the cocoa industry sign a landmark agreement to combat child labour and improve community welfare.
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NewsIFST and ProFSET host food engineering careers event for students at Mondelēz Bournville site
Over 80 university students visited Mondelēz’s Bournville factory to explore exciting engineering opportunities in the food and drink industry.
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NewsStrawberry-picking robot trialled to tackle UK agricultural labour shortage
A robot designed to quickly harvest and package strawberries has been built in Essex to address the agricultural labour shortage.
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NewsHershey announce new President of US Confection
The US confectionery company has named Michael Del Pozzo as the successor to Charles Raup, who is retiring from Hershey after 15 years to pursue other executive opportunities.
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NewsLabour shortages bite into US food and beverage industry
The latest report from Expert Market suggests that the US food and beverage industry is facing severe labour shortages.
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NewsNewlat Food S.p.A completes acquisition of Princes Limited
Following the announcement in May 2024 of a £700 million acquisition agreement, Princes Limited has officially been acquired by Newlat Food.
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NewsPepsiCo launches new initiative to support the transformation of agriculture in North America
PepsiCo's Planting Pathways Initiative will aim to provide equitable opportunities for young people and people from various backgrounds to enter the agriculture sector.
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ArticleThe AIMS manifesto for a modern UK food chain
With the UK general election drawing closer, AIMS’ Jason Aldiss advocates for modernised food regulations, improved technologies, and streamlined oversight to support the UK's meat industry and consumer safety.