At this year’s IFST spring conference, the discussion centred on ‘taming the perfect storm’ of food security, health and nutrition, and the environment – but where do we even begin in the face of such a ferocious gale? Bethan Grylls covers the highlights...
From the new faces of the industry to the educators introducing them into the world of food and drink, we talk apprenticeships in episode three of the Food Manufacture Podcast.
Unite the Union has threatened strike action at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ (CCEP’s) factory in Wakefield, reportedly the largest soft drinks plant in Europe.
Carmarthenshire, Wales-based manufacturer Frank’s Ice Cream Ltd has made more than a dozen members of staff redundant, after failing to secure funds to continue production since entering administration.
Despite headwinds, food and beverage brands are spending more in new production development and contract manufacturing, and keen to embrace automation to relieve stress following historic global supply chain challenges.
Sleaford Quality Foods, HCC and Cawston Press have all announced senior appointments, featured in this run-down of people on the move in food and drink.
Corrine Bentham, Principal Associate at Eversheds Sutherland, comments on labour and recruitment data obtained by the law firm through and freedom of information request.
Take a trip inside EHL Ingredients and find out how the business is breaking down barriers and championing women in food and drink in the first of our new look Me and My Team video series.
Cherrytree Bakery, Food Cloud and The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers all announced senior appointments this week, covered here in this round up of food and drink industry appointments.
Scotbeef has revealed plans to make more than half of its Wolverhampton-based members of staff redundant, after losing a major contract with a high-street supermarket.
McCain, Greencore and Brewdog have all announced senior appointments in the past week, covered here in this round-up of people on the move in the food and drink industry.
The meaning of sustainability has evolved to encompass a whole host of other focuses. Do we need to untangle these once separate issues, or are we all responsible in delivering to this new meaning of sustainability?
Drinks giant Diageo has appointed its first female chief executive, following the announcement of current head Sir Ivan Menezes’ retirement in June this year.
From finance director to head of one of the largest poultry processing sites in the UK, Gurpa Singh speaks about his time at 2 Sisters Scunthorpe, the impact of COVID and Brexit and the turnaround of the business he helped bring about.
In episode two of the new-look Food Manufacture podcast, Bethan Grylls and Gwen Ridler discuss gender equity in the food and drink workplace - guests include industry leaders Ramona Hazan, Cheryl Allen and Eimear Robertson.
Unite members at Edrington Distillers have accepted a 12% pay rise over the course of the year to end a dispute over new shift patterns and unsociable hours.
Meat businesses have been urged to contribute to Meat Business Women’s gender equality report as part of international research to track how many women are working in the global meat sector.
Jon Poole sits down with Clare Menezes, McCormick’s senior director of global food integrity and risk management, to find out more about her leadership style and the importance of being adaptable.
As we gear up towards Food Manufacture’s Spotlight Series week (20-24 March) which focuses on food security, the grocery sector can enjoy another excellent event from William Reed, a digital, high value data and events business serving the food and drinks...
For International Women's Day, Bethan Grylls speaks with a range of female voices in the food, drink and coaching sector to find out more about this year's theme of equity and how we can best support women in the workplace.
The supply chain is complex and ever-changing, which means dangers lurk within. Oliver Chapman, CEO of supply chain specialists OCI, outlines ways to spot red flags in the supply chain.
UK Flour Millers, Aryzta and Prosur have all announced senior appointments, covered here in our latest round-up of people on the move in food and drink.
Women apprentices were out in force at this year’s Institute of Meat and Worshipful Company of Butchers Annual Prizegiving, scooping more than half of the apprenticeship awards.
Scottish ingredients manufacturer Macphie played host to the next generation of food and drink scientists at the Institute of Food, Science and Technology’s (IFST’s) annual LaunchPad event.
Engineers at Diageo’s plant in Leven are to resume strike action tonight (24 February) and over the weekend as Unite explores legal action against the drinks giant in a dispute over contracts and pay.
Food ingredients firm Macphie has appointed two ‘industry titans’, former William Jackson Food Group chief executive Norman Soutar and industry veteran Jane Stewart, to help lead the next stage of its growth plans.
Tom Apperley at Harper Search looks back at the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on recruitment in the food and drink sector and what the labour market will look like in 2023 and beyond.
It’s no secret that the food and drink sector are struggling to recruit, but what’s driving a lack newcomers to the sector and how can we inspire them to become our next generation of leaders? Jon Poole explores in this first column dedicated to leadership....
Valeo Foods and Aryzta have announced senior appointments this week, featured here in this round-up of people on the move in the food and drink industry.
Jobseekers in the food and drink industry need to prepare for a challenging time thanks to an increasingly competitive market, warned a food sector recruitment group.
In his first regular column for Food Manufacture, Rod Addy of the Provision Trade Federation, explores the fragile ground we find ourselves on and provides an honest outlook of the future of food production.
Food Manufacture editor Bethan Grylls and multimedia reporter Gwen Ridler talk video games and how they can be used as a tool to get young people into the food and drink industry in our new look podcast.