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The Real Wrap Co produces a wide range of sandwiches, wraps and salads. Credit: Getty / Sofia Alarcon

Samworth Brothers acquires The Real Wrap Co

Leading food producer Samworth Brothers has acquired The Real Wrap Co for an undisclosed fee.

Several exciting new products have already been launched in April 2024, with more still to come. Credit: Warburtons / I.T.S / Wall's / Purity Brewing

NPD: Warburtons, I.T.S and Wall’s announce product launches

Food Manufacture rounds up the latest new product development (NPD) launches to take place across the food and drink industry.

Geoff Eaton shares some of his experiences which have required real resilience with The Talent Poole this month

Resilience within food leadership

Resilience is a critical behaviour which is likely to be called upon from time to time by most leaders. This is especially the case for leaders in the food sector, given the formidable challenges most businesses continue to face. Geoff Eaton, Butcher’s...

Mintec breaks down the latest changes in confectionery ingredients prices. Image: Getty, fcafotodigital

Confectionery ingredients price report

In this exclusive report for Food Manufacture, Mintec explores the changes in confectionery ingredients prices over the past year.

Gatelands possesses a portfolio of around 300 Asian products including gyozas. Credit: JJ Foodservice

JJ Foodservice acquires London-based Asian food wholesaler

UK supplier JJ Foodservice has announced the acquisition of Gatelands Supplies Ltd for an undisclosed fee.

McCain is a leading producer of frozen potato products such as chips. Credit: Getty / gwmullis

McCain 'proud' of £77.3m pre-tax profit on the back of £170m investment

Frozen potato products manufacturer McCain Foods (GB) posted pre-tax profits of £77.3m for the year ended 30 June 2023.

How woukld a ban on cell-cultured meat in the US affect the UK market?

Would a ban on cell-based meat in the US affect the UK?

In the wake of several Republican-led states in the US pushing for a ban or limit on the sales of cell-cultivated meat, we asked a legal expert what impact – if any – it could have on the UK?

Hurayra Pet Food is 100% halal certified

Halal cat food to hit store shelves this summer

Leeds-based entrepreneur Aihtsham Rashid has launched a brand new 100% halal certified pet food company, Hurayra Pet Food, in response to lack of options currently on the market.

Pork labels fail to represent the true sustainabilty of the products, or their impact on animal welfare. Image: Getty

Pork labels ‘misinform’ consumers over the sustainability of meat

Current food labelling schemes fail to accurately convey the environmental and welfare impact of pork products and lead to misconceptions over their sustainability, according to a new report.

Here are two big EU changes coming down the tracks that will impact those producing in and exporting to that market. Credit: Getty/J Studios

EU changes to keep an eye on

European Parliament and EU Member States have agreed to proposals which will bring notable changes to ‘Breakfast Directives’, whilst other rules will see stearyl tartrate stripped from the EU list of approved food additives later this month.

Plant-Ex expands production footprint with fourth unit letting

Ingredients manufacturer Plant-Ex has expanded its production footprint after signing for a fourth unit at St. Mowden Park, Bristol.

L-R: Jean-Jacques Masse, Meilleur Ouvrier de France for cuisine gastronomy; Jean-François Girardin, president of the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Association; Louis Le Duff, founder and chairman of Le Duff Group; Phillipe Morin, CEO of Bridor; and Frédéric Lalos, Meilleur Ouvrier de France for Bakery

Bakery manufacturer Bridor acquires Pandriks

The French manufacturer of baked goods such as bread and patisseries has acquired organic and artisanal inspired bakery company Pandriks Holding B.V for an undisclosed sum.