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New rules coming into play this October risk causing disruption the food supplies this Christmas

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Looming Brexit rule changes risk Christmas food disruption

By Gwen Ridler

Supplies of food during the Christmas trading window could face disruption thanks to looming Brexit rule changes that businesses are unaware of and unprepared for, according to the Cold Chain Federation (CCF).

Levels of food insecurity have reached 25% in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Credit: Getty/imaginima

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Food insecurity reaches new highs

By Bethan Grylls

Food insecurity has increased from 16% to 25% across England, Wales and Northern Ireland in the last three years.

Who claimed the title of top food trading country in the world in 2020? Credit: Getty/imaginima

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Who led food trade during the height of the pandemic?

By Bethan Grylls

An analysis of the world’s most imported and exported food groups identified the US as the world’s food trading leader during the first year of the pandemic, with the UK ranking eighth.

Shoppers want products to drop the plant-based label in favour of clearer indication of their ingredients

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Plant-based puts punters off products

By Gwen Ridler

Consumers are less likely to choose food products that have ‘plant-based’ or ‘vegan’ labels on them, according to research commissioned by dairy-free cheese brand Julienne Bruno.

Stratagem on closures: “It's just a big domino effect of the current crisis we're in

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What’s driving food factory closures – and how to avoid them

By Bethan Grylls

With news of administrations, proposed closures and complete shutdowns haunting the headlines, Food Manufacture takes a deep dive into the drivers, whether this is a trend set to last and what businesses can do to turn things around.

The Vegetarian Butcher is one of Unilever's alternative protein brands. Credit: Unilever

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How Unilever is harnessing AI to create better food

By William Dodds

Chief R&D officer at Unilever’s Nutrition Business Group Carla Hilhorst tells Food Manufacture how the brand is using AI to transform the way new products are conceived.

Theo Mizzi discusses handling and transit issues in the food and drink supply chain. Image credit: Getty/B4LLS

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Handling and storage challenges in the food supply chain

By Theo Mizzi

Theo Mizzi, project manager at Inverto UK, discusses handling and storage challenges in the food and drink supply chain and how artificial intelligence can play a role in maintaining integrity during transit.

Tracey Hughes is no stranger to challenging times, taking on the role as MD of Henley Bridge shortly before the Covid pandemic hit

Me & My Team

Surviving hard times in business

By Tracey Hughes

Tracey Hughes, managing director of the sweet treat sourcing and suppling specialist, Henley Bridge, discusses how she has been leading a team through these tough times we’ve all felt.

Undeclared allergens, pieces of plastic and raw product sparked recalls this past month

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Allergen threat and manufacturing errors spark recalls

By Gwen Ridler

Undeclared allergens including milk, soya and gluten continue to spark recalls of food and drink, as manufacturers pull products from the shelf in response to potential choking hazards and labelling errors.

This month, Jon Poole interviews Chris Kong, Better Nature Tempeh CEO, on how to be an entrepreneurial leader

The Talent Poole

Entrepreneurial leadership

By Jon Poole

Not all leaders are entrepreneurs, however, the behaviours demonstrated by entrepreneurial leaders can be highly impactful. This month, ‘The Talent Poole’ explores entrepreneurial behaviours with Chris Kong, chief executive of Better Nature.

Jamie George was sentence to more than three years in prison for selling potentially fatal diet pills. Image: Getty/ Moussa81

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Deadly diet pill jail sentence welcomed by FSS

By Gwen Ridler

Jamie George (32) of Denny, Scotland has been sentenced to jail for supplying potentially fatal ‘diet pills’ to members of the public, a landmark case for Food Standards Scotland’s (FFS’s) crime unit.

Left: OFI's Cascara made from coffee waste, Centre: Vegan Casein from Fooditive

Latest innovations in food and drink ingredients

By Gwen Ridler

From vegan proteins ‘genetically identical’ to the ones found in milk to the growth of microalgae in the pet food market, we run-down some of the latest innovations in food and drink ingredients.

The plant-based meat industry has reached a tipping point, but there's still a glimmer of hope for businesses in the sector

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Plant-based meat market at the ‘tipping point’

By Gwen Ridler

The recent string of high-profile closures in the meat alternatives market is not the end of a ‘fad’ but plant-based is reaching a mass tipping point where not every producer is going to make it, according to non-dairy cheese producer Julienne Bruno.

BMPA chief executive Nick Allen served as master of ceremonies for yesterday's exploration into the future of British meat

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What will the meat processing plant of the future look like?

By Gwen Ridler

Representatives from across the meat processing industry descended on the Butcher’s Hall in London yesterday (June 27) to learn about Meat Industry 2.0 and the role of automation and cultured meat in the future of the sector at the British Meat Processor’s...

What's happening in the alternative protein market? Credit: Getty/coldsnowstorm

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Alternative proteins: market snapshot 2023

By Bethan Grylls

Despite retail trends showing a fall in demand for alternative proteins, global revenues are projected to surpass $290bn. Here we look at each market segment and the start-ups with big potential.

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