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Weetabix shortage warnings issued as workers vote to strike
Weetabix has been accused by Unite of “fire and rehire” plans, while the cereal manufacturer says its ways of working have to evolve to remain competitive.
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Heinz ketchup to be made in the UK for first time in 20 years
Heinz sauces will be made in the UK for the first time in more than 20 years after Kraft Heinz announced plans for a multi-million pound investment in a Wigan manufacturing plant.
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Nestlé announces plans to close UK factory
Swiss food manufacturer Nestlé has announced plans to close one of its UK factories, with investments into other plants in the UK to be made instead.
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What is food safety culture?
Do you know what food safety culture really means? Bethan Grylls, Editor of New Food asks several experts for their definition.
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Looking after your team’s and your own mental wellbeing at work
Denis Treacy discusses Covid’s impact on mental wellbeing in the workplace and offers some advice on ways to remain engaged, connected and positive.
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The future of food auditing
Following an intriguing panel session on food auditing at GFSI, New Food's Bethan Grylls recaps some of the key highlights mentioned during the session.
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How HelloFresh became carbon neutral
HelloFresh's Tilman Eichstaedt explains how the company offset 100 percent of its direct carbon emissions and became the first global carbon-neutral meal kit company.
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Leader needed for Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory
The new appointment will help cement the relationship between public health authorities and academia, one which is crucial in maintaining high food safety standards in Canada.
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Princes installs new canning line as part of £80 million investment
The food manufacturer has made what it has called the largest ever capital investment in its UK manufacturing facilities.
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Barry Callebaut Group opens new factory in Baramati, India
The chocolate manufacturer has significantly expanded its operational presence in India to cater for a growing demand in the country.
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The Trade and Agriculture Commission report and what it might mean for us all
Professor Chris Elliott analyses the Commission’s recommendations and puts out a plea for the UK to get its own affairs in order before it begins seeking global export fame.
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Poo-powered biofuel – Arla’s innovative sustainability efforts
Arla’s Graham Wilkinson explains how the dairy cooperative has progressed towards its ambitious sustainability targets during the most challenging of periods.
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5,000 jobs could be at risk in Asda shake-up
The UK supermarket is looking to shake-up the way it deals with online orders in response to more and more consumers doing their shopping from the comfort of their own home.
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COVID-19 and its impact on the food system
Two food technologists offer insights on nutrition, food safety and security in relation to the ongoing pandemic.
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BMPA says UK Government is preventing recruitment of butchers
The BMPA claims the UK Government has made it “doubly difficult” to recruit new butchers as a result of Brexit and a lack of funding for education courses.
