Published: Jun 29, 2012

The Wendy’s Co. expects to report a same-store sales increase of about 3 percent for Wendy’s North America company-operated restaurants for the second quarter ending July 1.

Published: Jun 28, 2012

A partnership that enables food processors and manufacturers to deliver “efficient and effective” training for their workforce has been set up in the UK.

Published: Jun 28, 2012 By: Mike Stones

Bakery giant Warburtons has reported a 37% drop in profits to £16.3M last year compared with £23M in 2010.

Published: Jun 28, 2012 By: Anne Bruce

Kerry Foods is set to close its meat processing and savouries factory in Durham on July 20, with the first of its 350-strong workforce already being laid off.

Published: Jun 28, 2012 By: Mike Stones

As 5.3M more visitors prepare to visit London for the Olympics next month, Allied Bakeries has warned retailers to make sure they are well stocked to meet demand from local shoppers.

Published: Jun 28, 2012 By: Mike Stones

A new Scottish food standards agency to remedy the country’s poor diet could be in operation within a year.

Published: Jun 28, 2012 By: Mike Stones

Campaigners have dismissed assurances from the Department of Health (DoH) that it has no plans to extend proposals for the plain packaging of tobacco to food and drink high in fat and sugar and alcohol.

Published: Jun 28, 2012

Chilled food manufacturer Greencore’s acquisition today (June 27) of US sandwich and sushi manufacturer HC Schau & Son takes its US business “off the critical list,” according to City analyst Investec Securities.

Published: Jun 28, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

UK drinks giant Britvic is to some extent the victim of its success, where despite a market-leading position in categories such as squash, the stardust of brands such as Robinson’s risked rubbing-off on cheaper own label rivals.

Published: Jun 28, 2012

A £5.6m management buyout of UK-based confectionery firm Lees Foods has been approved following a court hearing.

Published: Jun 28, 2012

Frozen Value is withdrawing various ice cream products as they contain nuts, peanuts or sulphites that aren’t listed on the label.

Published: Jun 28, 2012

The Food Standards Agency is inviting tenders from researchers to carry out an assessment of the likelihood and extent of milk becoming contaminated during a Q fever outbreak or incident in UK livestock.

Published: Jun 28, 2012

The Scottish Government has today announced that it will create a new Scottish body for food safety, food standards, nutrition, food labelling and meat inspection.

Published: Jun 27, 2012 By: Mike Stones

Win the recognition your business deserves by landing a Food Manufacturing Excellence Award – the Oscars of the food and drink industry.

Published: Jun 27, 2012 By: Anne Bruce

America and China have been leading an overseas rush to buy British food and drink, in the wake of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, according to one website.

Published: Jun 27, 2012 By: Mike Stones

Soaring sales of allergen-free spices are reported by ingredients firm EHL Ingredients.

Published: Jun 27, 2012 By: Oliver Nieburg

UK consumers aged between 16-24 have the biggest appetite for traditional British biscuits such as Custard Cream and Bourbon, according to a survey from Mintel.

Published: Jun 27, 2012

Two Leaves and a Bud Tea Co. is introducing Paisley Tea Co., a line of organic and Fair Trade traditional English-style tea.

Published: Jun 27, 2012

The Welsh Food Advisory Committee of the Food Standards Agency is holding an open meeting in Cardiff on Thursday, 5 July 2012.

Published: Jun 27, 2012

Seven district councils across Northern Ireland launched the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) today, bringing the number now operating the scheme up to 24. By the end of this year all Northern Ireland district councils will have joined.