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Walkers ‘will close’ Peterlee factory: 355 jobs at risk

10-May-2017 By Matt Atherton

PepsiCo UK has confirmed it will close its Walkers crisp factory in County Durham, putting 355 jobs at risk.

Food workers union backs Jeremy Corbyn

27-Jun-2016 By Gwen Ridler

The Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union (BFAWU) has voiced strong support for embattled Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, after a wave of resignations from his shadow cabinet, including food and farming minister Kerry McCarthy.

Cross-party group to tackle supply chain bullying

21-Jan-2015 By Laurence Gibbons

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has assembled a cross-party group of members of parliament (MPs) to tackle supply chain bullying following criticism of the practices of 2 Sisters Food Group and Premier Foods.

Potato Council appoints new chairman

01-Apr-2013 By Laurence Gibbons

The Potato Council has appointed David Piccaver as its new chairman.

Global management role for Paul Morrow

07-Jan-2008

Paul Morrow, md of British Bakels - ingredients suppliers to the baking industry - is to relinquish the post in the second half of 2008 to assume...

Jefferson joins MKG board

25-Jan-2007

Andrew Jefferson has been appointed a director of frozen food wholesaler MKG Foods.Jefferson, a third-generation member of the Mayling family which...