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New recruit brings agricultural and foodservice experience to MorePeople

October 2014 in News by Publisher

The latest addition to the expanding team at leading fresh sector recruitment business MorePeople brings a combination of agricultural and foodservice experience to the company. Jagger Cornish-Bowden will be responsible for recruiting for Operational and Food Production roles for a range of customers.

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MORE POWER IN LESS SPACE FROM NEW HAWKER® BATTERIES

April 2014 in News by Publisher

The compact Hawker® XFC™ batteries from EnerSys are designed for smaller motive power applications that need excellent performance and long running times with reduced operating costs and enhanced sustainability. They are suitable for pallet trucks, cleaning machines and other electric vehicles.

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Freshtime Appoints Malcolm Read as New Head of Technical

February 2014 in News by Publisher

Leading snack salad and vegetable specialist Freshtime UK has appointed Malcolm Read as Head of Technical to support its ambitious plans for growth.

Malcolm brings with him more than 20 years’ experience working in a technical role for firms including Northern Foods, Bakkavor, Kerry Foods and Fresh and Easy in California.

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CORRUGATED PACKAGING IS HELPING TAKE WASTE OUT OF THE FRESH PRODUCE SUPPLY CHAIN

February 2014 in News by Publisher

Soggy summers, droughts or a big freeze – and the UK has suffered all of these extreme weather events in recent years – will have financial implications for the Fresh Produce Industry and the potential for increased food waste because of crop damage or loss.

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Diffusion chosen to launch well-being drinks brand, Vegesentials, nationwide

February 2014 in News by Publisher

Following a competitive pitch, Vegesentials, the UK’s first raw fruit and vegetable drink brand, has chosen Diffusion as its retained agency ahead of its nationwide launch in Waitrose supermarkets. Set up in 2012 by husband and wife duo, Patience and Andrew Mugadu, Vegesentials brings a pure, fresh and raw alternative to the well-being drinks market.

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