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NewsFinal SAWS operator for 2021 UK fruit & veg harvest announced
It follows warnings that leaving the announcement until after the end of April would lead to labour shortages at the start of the season
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Comment & Opinion
Nestlé’s factory closure is a kick in the teeth for staff - and could be for its smaller brands too
Nestlé has announced plans to close its factory in Fawdon, near Newcastle, which produces Rolo, Munchies and Fruit Pastilles
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Nestlé to axe 600 jobs as it closes factory in Fawdon, Newcastle
Nestlé is to switch focus to production of its biggest brands
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Waitrose to create 400 new roles to fulfil Deliveroo orders
The new roles will be dedicated to fulfilling orders and readying them for collection by Deliveroo couriers
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Government announces first additional SAWS operator
The seasonal agricultural workers scheme was expanded to 30,000 permits in December
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TH Clements boosts sales and narrows losses despite weather challenges
The major brassica grower’s improved performance came about despite the impact of extreme flooding in 2019
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Iceland takes on first trainees after joining graduate trainers MDS
The frozen specialist follows Aldi in becoming a member business of the fresh produce and food industry training programme
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Pick for Britain scheme for UK-based farm workers scrapped
The scheme was launched last year to recruit UK workers for seasonal farm jobs
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Asda ends in-store scratch baking putting 1,200 jobs at risk
The move comes just over a year after Tesco announced a similar shake-up of its in-store bakeries
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Semichem to close up to 22 stores putting 140 jobs at risk
The move comes in response to a 75% drop in footfall in some locations due to lockdowns
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Harlech Foodservice to hire 50 staff and issue bumper pay rises
Its existing 150-strong workforce will see wages jump by an average of 5%
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JJ Foodservice launches recruitment drive for delivery team
The family-owned business is looking to bolster its 140-strong delivery team
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Wasabi appoints Kate Lucas as first grocery MD following ready meals success
Wasabi said Lucas had a strong track record of “building great brands across the grocery market”.
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Over 5,000 sign-ups for M&S’s online network for former staff
The new platform was introduced for former M&S staff to share memories and images from their time working for the business
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John Lewis warns of further department store closures
JLP chairman Sharon White said she did ’not expect to reopen all John Lewis shops at the end of lockdown’
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Weetabix targets easing of Covid-19 restrictions with coffee NPD
Sales of the brand’s breakfast drinks have been hit by the decline in the on-the-go market during the pandemic
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Arla announces plan to close Cornish creamery with 37 jobs at risk
The dairy co-op said its Trevarrian Creamery had seen a decline in volumes and key own-label cheese contracts
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Heineken appoints RB hygiene chief as CFO as Debroux steps aside
Harold van den Broek will start as chief financial officer on 1 June, working with Debroux for a transition period
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New vehicle emissions rules ‘crippling’ business, logistics firm warns Sadiq Khan
Heathrow-based fresh produce logistics business PML said the new rules could force it to relocate
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Fortnum & Mason names Rupert Thomas chief commercial officer
Thomas will replace commercial director Lucy Williams, who has been with the luxury retailer for four years
