Arla’s UK farmers feel staffing pressures
The dairy co-op has outlined a four-point plan for government to help ‘urgently’ address farm labour shortages
Sofina Foods proposes Young’s Seafood Grimsby factory closure
The Young’s Seafood owner has proposed to close the Marsden Road site from October 2023
ABP buys two Scotbeef meat plants after supplier loses Aldi contract
Irish red meat giant ABP will complete a deal for Scotbeef’s Bridge of Allan abattoir and Queenslie meat packing plant by the end of July
Boots staff personal data at risk after payroll cyberattack
The UK companies impacted by the hack are all users of Bristol-based payroll company Zelis
Walkers Leicester factory in line for mega cash injection
The investment aimed to ‘future-proof’ the Leicester site, allowing PepsiCo to ‘deliver on our ambitions on packaging and health’
Princes completes human rights assessment on Argentina pulses
The company sources a fifth of its pulses, including chickpeas and cannellini beans, from Argentina for both its Napolina brand and own-label lines
British Egg Industry Council appoints new chairman and CEO
Andrew Joret, who held the role for 11 years, will be replaced by Mark Williams, who will assume the chairmanship from 6 December
Working conditions at rapid grocers getting worse, report finds
The rapid grocery sector had been notable in avoiding gig-economy labour practices, tempting workers with set hours and the promise of bonuses
Lidl store and warehouse staff to get third pay rise in 12 months
Lidl’s new rates, effective from September, are equal to those due to be paid to Aldi shopworkers from 1 July
Avara Foods set to close Abergavenny factory
The poultry giant cited the impact of the Covid pandemic, plus inflationary pressures as key drivers behind plans to close the site
How women are rising to the top in grocery supply and manufacturing
In the latest of our power list series on women in grocery, we look at the progress manufacturers are making on gender diversity, and shine a light on the high-profile female talent rising to the top
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Redefine Meat appoints new head of UK business
Owen brings over 20 years of UK and international experience in fmcg and building brands
Asda consults on scrapping location pay premium
The supermarket is consulting to end a ’legacy’ agreement with staff at 39 stores outside the M25
Media Bites 19 May: Asda, Riverford, Consumer confidence
Asda has been accused of using ’fire and rehire’ threats to reduce pay for 7,000 staff as it restructures the business
Rise in proportion of women in meat company leadership roles
A new independent global report has shown that the meat industry has made progress in improving female representation in senior leadership roles
Pilgrim’s UK set to close Ashton-under-Lyne site
The planned closure is part of Pilgrim’s UK’s ongoing footprint review and puts 542 workers at risk of redundancy
‘Simplify Seasonal Worker scheme to limit abuse’, say human rights experts
One of the key recommendations from the panel was to reduce the number of countries currently being recruited from in the scheme
PML appoints new finance director and sales manager
Philip Booth has been hired as finance director and Karl Gerding as a sales manager
BAT appoints James Murphy as new research chief
James Murphy has been with BAT Group for more than 17 years in various senior roles
Lidl set to open new distribution centre in Leeds
The discounter has submitted planning permission for a new 600,000 sq ft facility on a 38-acre site in Gildersome