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News on British Food2010-03-14 Violence and abuse rife in food factories Society The GuardianIan Livesay, the chief executive of the food picking and processing regulator, the Gangmasters Licencing Authority (GLA), said exploitation of workers was unacceptable and welcomed the reports recognition that the GLA has helped to improve standards in agencies and labour suppliers. He said: "We fully agree with the reports recommendation that supermarkets have a key role to play and, as the report recognises, we have signed an agreement with all the major retailers and their key suppliers to share information with us on serious breaches of our standards in their supply chain. " Supermarket suppliers under fire as one-fifth of workers interviewed for inquiry report being pushed or hit - Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Food and drink industry Discrimination at work Supermarkets Immigration and asylum Money Business Society UK news Society
2010-03-11 Unsung British heroes of the Holocaust awarded medals - TelegraphThey wrapped her in an old army coat, hid her in a hay loft and took it in turns to bring her food, bathe her and nurse her back to health. The prisoners arranged for the teenager to be cared for by local women on the eve of their evacuation into Germany. They were recognised by Yad Varshem, the Israeli Holocaust memorial authority, as Righteous Among the Nations in 1988. Ida and Louise Cook, two sisters who smuggled British visas to Jews while attending opera recitals in Europe, are also recognised, along with Major Frank Foley, the British spy who helped up to 10,000 Jews escape Germany before the war by issuing fake visas at great personal risk. They were the unsung heroes of the Second World War: ordinary men and women who quietly risked their lives to shelter Jews from Nazi oppression. - Holocaust memorial award heroes jews nazi Britain at War News Topics News
2010-03-10 Epoch Times - Kraft Under Probe for Closing Cadbury FactoryKraft Foods Inc. is facing a probe in the U. K. for reportedly attempting to close a Cadbury factory, after repeatedly saying that it would keep all factories open during negotiations to purchase the British confectionary maker. In January, Cadbury Plc, Britain and rsquo;s largest candy maker, agreed to be acquired by U. S. -based Kraft Foods in a deal valued at around usd. 14 billion. During negotiations, Kraft had told investors and employees that it would keep Cadbury and rsquo;s Somerdale factory near Bath, England. Kraft Foods Inc. is facing a probe in the U. K. for reportedly attempting to close a Cadbury factory. - Kraft Under Probe for Closing Cadbury Factory
2010-03-09 PRESS DIGEST - British business - March 8 ReutersIs expected to report an increase of 16 per cent in full-year pre-tax profit to 757 million pounds when it announces its results on Thursday. Sales are expected to have risen to 15. 5 billion pounds from 14. 5 billion pounds. The supermarkets fresh food offer and increased penetration in the south of England have led to industry-beating sales growth and large gains in market share. Morrisons is currently without a chief executive and despite its strong growth potential many challenges remain for incoming chief executive Dalton Philips. Morrisons has no small convenience stores, a limited non-food offer, little web presence and no stores overseas. The Times PRU PUTS ITS CASE FOR AIA TAKEOVER This week, Prudential PRU. L will launch a charm offensive in an attempt to calm the nerves of its leading investors about its usd. 35. 5 billion agreed - (United Kingdom Western Europe Europe Press digests Insurance (industry group) Financials Commercial services and supplies (industry group) Industrial machinery Machinery Marine
2010-03-07 FSA Calls for Easy Food Labeling TopNews United StatesInstead, the Food Standards Agency would adopt a single food labeling system, to help the struggling consumers doubtful of their healthy eating choice, to eat healthily, by directing the manufacturers and retailers to adopt a standard label using text words with high, medium and low. Independent research and citizens forums told us that people were confused and wanted a single approach developed by Government. We also appreciate and understand that food businesses are starting from different positions", said Tim Smith, FSA Chief Executive.
2010-03-06 UK Endures Highest Rates of Inflation in the Western World - MarketWatchSupermarket trade body The British Retail Consortium (BRC), has since denied accusations of profiteering. Its figures indicated that inflation on food prices was 2. 9 pct. in January, but fell to 1. 3 pct. in February. BRC director general Stephen Robertson commented: Rates of change tell you nothing about the actual levels of prices. UK shop prices are consistently lower than in other EU countries. The figures indicate that the UK has endured considerable increases in the cost of food while many similar European countries have had falls. Energy price rises have also been higher here than in most other nations - the UK has witnessed an increase of 7. 8 pct. in the past year compared with just 1 pct. in Germany.
2010-02-23 Primark success continues to lift Associated British Food figures BusinessAB Foods first half pre-close update reads strongly to us. The group continues to fire on all cylinders, with buoyant Primark like for like performance and continued strength in UK sugar the material highlights for us. We see the risk to consensus forecasts as on the upside and our advice this morning is to keep buying the shares given the undemanding valuation on fundamentals. Like-for-like trading at the 181-store chain would rise by 2 pct. in the second half of the year, owner Associated British Foods said. By Strong sales at the Primark chain continue to boost profits at its owner, Associated British Foods - Associated British Foods Business Business
2010-02-21 Foods to Cure the Winter Blues - The Early Show - CBS NewsMay help relieve stress -- one British study found that those who drank tea found their cortisol levels (stress hormones) dropped almost 50 percent when they drank black tea four times a day. Tea also contains antioxidants, possibly lowering risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Dr. Jennifer Ashton spoke to Harry Smith about why some foods to help your mood including oatmeal, milk and tea. If youre suffering from the winter blues, there may be some foods that can boost your mood. The Early Show: Foods to Cure the Winter Blues - Dr. Jennifer Ashton: Certain Foods Can Help Lift Your Spirits. - Cbsashton oatmeal tea fish eggs milk viatmin d ashton mood winter blues life your spirits cbsashtonearly
2009-12-08 London 2012 to showcase the best of British food in 2012In line with London 2012s sustainability commitments, the London 2012 Food Vision sets out benchmark and aspirational standards in how it sources food. The benchmark standards will be the most challenging ever set by a summer Games. LOCOG has set Red Tractor standard as the benchmark standard across meat, fruit, vegetables, salads, cereals and dairy. All dairy products, beef, lamb and poultry must be British. In addition, bananas, tea, coffee and sugar will be Fairtrade or ethically sourced and traditional British cheese such as cheddar must be British. Eggs must be British Lion mark free range and RSPCA Freedom Food Certified chicken will be available. All chocolate sold will be Fairtrade or ethically sourced. All fish will be sustainable, including the complete exclusion of species and stocks identified by the Marine Turn to for the list of Olympic host cities, details on Olympic drug scandals and coverage of the winter sports and summer sports. - Food
2009-12-06 Kraft puts usd. 16. 3 billion bid for Cadbury before candy-makers shareholders -Cadbury, the maker of Dairy Milk chocolate and Dentyne gum, has been clear that it is not satisfied with the current bid. Under British regulations, Cadbury has two weeks to give a formal response to the offer before shareholders. Kraft said it is the best partner for Cadbury. "We remain confident that the unique combination of Kraft Foods and Cadbury would create a significant growth opportunity for both businesses," Kraft CEO and Chairman Irene Rosenfeld said in a statement. Northfield-based Kraft Foods Inc. took its usd. 16. 3 billion takeover offer for Cadbury PLC to shareholders of the British candy company on Friday. - Business biz
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