UK-based corrugated packaging supplier Cepac has unveiled plans to expand its facility in Doncaster. The company will install new machines and expand manufacturing space at the facility under the million pound project, which is expected ...
The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and Ricardo have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work on powertrain electrification projects. As global specialists in transport, security, energy, ...
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Turkey producer Bernard Matthews and ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) have struck a deal to create the latter’s first licensed frozen turkey products in the UK under the Thunderbirds Are Go brand. Set to be launched at ...
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French frozen pastry maker Mademoiselle Desserts has acquired the Netherlands based Quality Pastries, for an undisclosed sum. Investment firm Equistone Partners Europe has provided financial backing to the French company in the ...
UK pork products sold by some of the major supermarkets have been found to be contaminated with a livestock strain of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The University of Cambridge conducted a study to test 97 UK-produced ...
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Swiss food giant Nestle and Britain’s R&R Ice Cream have completed establishing a joint venture Froneri to combine their activities in ice cream, frozen food and chilled dairy. The joint venture will integrate both the ...
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Innovative Bites has launched Baking Buddy's 100% Natural Tinned Pumpkin, which is available from Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Tesco in the UK. Pumpkin might be the most famous of all the winter squashes, but the bright orange fruit is most ...
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The firm has reshuffled its top execs as it welcomes Jonathan Baker to the role of vice president of consumer products. NBC Universal Brand Development has named Jonathan Baker as its new vice president, EMEA NBC Universla consumer ...
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China General Nuclear Power Corp has said it is confident that the Chinese-made Hualong One reactor will pass Britain's strict approval process in five years. The technology, also known as HPR1000, will be submitted to the UK Office for ...
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James will be responsible for the commercialisation of Nickelodeon assets and properties within the UK and Irish markets. Marianne James has been named VP commercial partnerships, consumer products and experiences for Nickelodeon UK and ...
Emma King joins as junior product manager, Dave Glicksman as key account manager and James Keys as a sales agent. Following the relocation to new offices in Richmond, Bandai has welcomed a trio of appointments within its marketing and ...
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It's "a sure fire contestant for toy of the year," says The Entertainer. Spin Master has hatched its new line of Hatchimals tech toys. Having been shrouded in secrecy as to what's within the eggs, todays' 'Hatchimals Day' has seen the ...
Pink Key’s MD, Richard Pink, has revealed that the company are close to signing a new deal with a toy partner, who will bring Slush Puppie gadgets and toys to market. Since being appointed as the exclusive UK and European licensing ...
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New sets showcase characters from the movie including the Penguin, Two-Face, The Joker and Mr Freeze. LEGO has debuted the first wave of sets accompanying its second big screen adventure, The LEGO Batman Movie. The film doesn't hit UK ...
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The success of the sales has been fuelled by the show’s return to its Tuesday to Thursday format, helping it sell out a full four months ahead of the show next year. Toy Fair 2017 has sold out. The British Toy and Hobby ...
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