The lack of food scientists and technologists in the food and drink industry is already acknowledged to be one of the biggest issues for the industry. However the University of Wales Institute in Cardiff is launching the UK's first post-grad course in food science and technology. The course will be open to anyone with a first degree in any science subject and will be subsidised through bursaries funded by the Higher Education Funding Council (HEFC) for Wales. The plan is to roll out similar programmes at universities across the UK and talks are already progressing with the HEFC in England.
People already working in food industry are also being given more opportunities to train as food scientists or technologists. Lincoln University's Holbeach campus, for instance, offers a day release course leading to a BSc in food science and manufacture to those already in the industry who have a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or an equivalent qualification.
So if you are a Technologist/Scientist or even if you are seeking further progression, send us your CV and we can speak with you in person about the latest food jobs in the industry.
Latest statistics reveal that the recruitment market in the UK is a staggering £26.673 billion industry responsible for the 1,377,740 temporary workers out on assignment in any given week and for placing over 787,000 employees in permanent work each year. This diverse industry impacts on every sector of the UK economy and virtually every aspect of life - from education to nursing and elderly-care through to engineering, driving, industrial workers and everything in between.
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The demand for Fairtrade food products may be rising in the UK but the scheme is leaving Third World farmers worse off and does not aid economic development, a recent report has revealed. A report by the Adam Smith Institute claimed the Fairtrade brand is a "nice idea" but raises the questions as to whether it is actually assisting farmers. To read the full article click here.
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Thank you to Jack who requested more information on the Wakefield Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb. I am pleased to list the link below where you can find out more interesting facts and figures. Hope you have fun if you go and let me know how you get on.
http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/CultureAndLeisure/Tourism/VisitWakefield/RhubarbFestival/default.htm
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The Marks & Spencer Group Plc will charge food customers 5 p for a plastic carrier bag, with profit being used to improve parks and play areas across the country, the company said earlier today.
M&S said a trial in Northern Ireland and southwest England had seen customers' use of food carrier bags drop by over 70 percent and had raised 80,000 pounds for environmental charity Groundwork to create "greener living spaces".
"If M&S customers right across the UK cut the number of food bags they use by 70 percent, that is over 280 million bags they would be saving every year," Chief Executive Stuart Rose said.
M&S said the scheme would become fully effective on May 6, by which time all its food stores will use a new standard food carrier bag made entirely from consumer waste.
This action means that other reatilers may follow suit and packaging professionals will be in demand due to environmental changes - for the latest jobs in this arena or in the food manufacturing industry - do look at our website which is constantly updated www.focus-management.co.uk
