2,000 cans a minute: Inside Coca-Cola’s Sidcup bottling powerhouse
Food manufacture steps inside Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ (CCEP) south-east London facility in Sidcup to find out more about its recent investments into machinery and people.
Videos
Food metres not food miles: Inside Myco’s vertically integrated mushroom factory
Myco chairman and non-executive director John Shepherd and chief executive David Wood discuss mushroom-based meat alternatives and reducing food miles to metres as we take a look inside Myco’s Leeming Bar site.
Step inside Arla’s flagship site
Take a glimpse into the production of some the UK’s favourite dairy brands as we step inside Arla’s Aylesbury creamery in this edition of Me and My Factory.
The past, present and future of manufacturing
New short documentary to air at FoodEx Manufacturing Solutions showcasing the past, present and future of food production.
From the brink of collapse to remarkable comeback
Food Manufacture finds out how Matthews Cotswold Flour defied the odds and escaped the clutches of administration.
Step inside the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2025
Step inside this year’s Food Manufacture Excellence Awards at the Hilton London Bankside hotel and discover what it means to be nominated for and take home a prize.
‘If I could change one thing, it would be the amount of red tape’
In the next edition of All in a Day’s Work we meet Stuart Barber of Protein Works to find out about his career journey, aspirations, pet peeves and current role as a supply chain lead.
Moo Free: the real life IT crowd
If you’re a free-from consumer Moo Free is most likely among your pantry staples. But did you know that the Devonshire free-from chocolate manufacturer was founded by two IT specialists?
The value of learning from other manufacturers: Inside Business Leaders’ Forum 2025
Business leaders from across the food and drink manufacturing industry shared their views on collaboration, where to invest and how they deal with workplace stress in this exclusive video.
Healthwashing: UK health marketing laws need reform
Food Manufacture explores the different types of healthwashing in food and drink, the impact of influencers on the spread of trends, and the dangers of pushing the boundaries as a business.
The ready-to-drink revolution
Food Manufacture hears from Kent-based beverage producer Storefast Solutions on its three-decade journey from storage firm to manufacturer.
Me and My Factory: Hilltop Honey
Take a journey through Hilltop Honey to discover what goes into a bottle of its honey and a glimpse into how founder and owner Scott Davies runs the business in the latest episode of Me and My Factory.
4 big F&B issues that will dominate 2025
David Young, partner at law firm Addleshaw Goddard, outlines the key issues that will dominate the agenda for food manufacturers in the coming year.
Me and My Factory: Condimentum, the home of Colman's Mustard
Take a tour around Condimentum’s Norwich site, the home of Colman’s mustard powder, in the latest episode of Me and My Factory.
NPD
Halloween food and drink product launches
The boys and ghouls will soon be out trick or treating, but what treats will consumers be raising their spirits with this Halloween? Food Manufacture rounds-up some of the spookiest new product launches this holiday season.
The Business Leaders' Forum newsletter
Sustainability target blindness: Are we missing the wood for the trees?
Agri-food expert Duncan Rawson of European Food and Farming Partnerships (EFFP) reveals how food producers may be overlooking key opportunities when it comes to setting - and importantly hitting -sustainability goals.
News
University of Surrey students ready for Ecotrophelia Europe final
A team of students from the University of Surrey will compete in the final of Ecotrophelia Europe on 21 October.
Me & My Factory
Finding the perfect blend at Nestlé Tutbury
Step inside the home of Nescafé Coffee in the UK as we take a tour of Nestlé Tutbury in the latest episode of Me & My Factory.
News
The secret ingredient to standing out in a competitive market
In an exclusive video, long-time headline sponsors and judges, Charlotte Langdon, partner at Menzies LLP, and finance and sustainability lead, Richard Singleton, sit down to discuss the upcoming Food Manufacture Excellence awards, including what they’ll...
Short read
Is your factory safe?
A panel of experts discuss how food and drink manufacturers can ensure that their health and safety practices are fit for purpose.
The Business Leaders' Forum newsletter
The food industry vs the green agenda
Rebecca Ironmonger and Hannah Leese of Roythornes Solicitors’ food regulatory team explore the recent changes in food labelling and allergen law, and what businesses need to know to stay on top.
Me and My Factory
Layers of expertise at BakeAway Corby
Join Food Manufacture as we step inside BakeAway's Corby site on the latest edition of Me and My Factory.
Business Leaders' Forum
Key takeaways from Business Leaders' Forum 2024
Food Manufacture caught up with some of the delegates at Business Leaders’ Forum 2024 to find out their key takeaways from this year's event.
Webinar
‘The food industry collects a lot of data, but doesn’t make the most of it’
Food and drink manufacturers have access to more data than ever before – but utilising it in a way that helps drives productivity and business growth remains a challenge.
Me and My Factory
Step inside the coffee roastery at Lincoln & York
Food Manufacture steps inside coffee firm Lincoln & York’s Brigg roastery to learn about the team behind the production process and its culture of upward growth within the business in the latest episode of Me and My Factory.
Food Manufacture Excellence Awards
Relive the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2024
Relive the glitz and glamour of the 2024 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards as we take a tour around the venue and speak with some of the winners in this exclusive video.
Food Manufacture Excellence Awards
FMEA finalists discuss what it takes to be a good leader
Finalists at this year’s Food Manufacture Excellence Awards (FMEAs) explore what it takes to be a great leader and employer in this exclusive video.
Me and My Team
Meet the team at Burts Snacks
Food Manufacture takes a look inside the factory of Burts Snacks in the latest episode of our Me and My Team video series.
Video
Tastes and trends at FiE 2023: Exclusive video
Earlier this month, Food Manufacture editor Bethan Grylls travelled to the Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) show in Frankfurt, Germany to discover the latest trends in the food and drink industry and what manufacturers need to pay attention to in 2024.
News
Mars acquires Hotel Chocolat in £534m deal
Confectionery giant Mars has acquired British chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat in a deal worth £534m.
Round up
Food and drink NPD released ahead of Christmas 2023
Food Manufacture rounds up the latest new product development (NPD) released in advance of the festive season.
Me and my team: Step inside I.T.S
In September 2023, Food Manufacture spent the day with flavour specialists I.T.S in order to learn more about how the business operates.
News
Tastes and trends coming out of Belgium: Flanders’ Finest Flavours
From naturally fermented beers to rectangular quiches, we take a look at the latest food and drink trends coming out of Belgium on display at Flanders’ Finest Flavours.
Video
Behind the scenes: Ecotrophelia European 2023 finals
This year's Ecotrophelia European finals saw 14 teams pitted against one another in a battle for the grand prize. Here, we reveal the winners, whilst Team PlanEat from the UK reflect on their journey in this behind the scenes footage.
Business Leader's Forum
Business Leaders’ Forum 2023: Video round-up
Champions of the food industry discuss how they navigate change and the essential tools every leader needs in their armoury to tackle today’s headwinds in this exclusive video from Food Manufacture’s Business Leaders’ Forum.
Video
Food Manufacture and IFST follow PlanEat’s journey on the road to Europe
Hear from the 2023 UK champions of Ecotrophelia as they get prepared for the European finals in this exclusive video from IFST and Food Manufacture.
News
Food and drink trends at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair
From alcoholic tea to mango chutney spiced cheese, join us on our tour around this year’s Speciality & Fine Food Fair as we discover some of the up-and-coming food and drink trends on display.
Video
Building an efficient food factory
July saw Food Manufacture donning high-vis and hard hats, as the team toured the latest Cook Food’s kitchen under construction.
News
Visualising the future factory though virtual reality
In this exclusive interview, TNA global XR manager Natasha Avelange talks to Food Manufacture about the role that VR will play in the creation of the future food factory.
News
Welsh research centre receives £9.8mn funding boost for resilient crop studies
Aberystwyth University’s Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences has been awarded a funding boost by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council to continue its work in food security and resilience.
Video
From surplus to fork: Take a tour inside a London food charity
Join our editor as she steps inside The Felix Project Enfield warehouse and journeys with the food as it makes its way to the Bruce Grove Youth Space in London.
Watch
The triple threat facing our food system: Inside the IFST Spring Conference 2023
Hear from speakers and exhibitors of the IFST Spring Conference in this video, as they discuss the importance of this year’s themes of food security, health and nutrition, and the environment - and some of the solutions which could help.
Long read
Transforming the food system and where to start
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...
Foodex 2023
Inside FoodEx: What’s the greatest opportunity in food and drink?
At last week’s FoodEx Manufacturing Solutions, Food Manufacture sought the expertise of a range of companies and individuals to find out what they considered to be the biggest opportunity in food and drink.
The link between ethics and Net Zero
How is ethics and Net Zero related? Food Manufacture hears from Food Ethics Council’s Dan Crossley to find out following his participation in the recent FoodEx panel, 'The Race to Net Zero'.
Feature
The biggest trends in sausages, burgers and food forming
Experts of sausages, burgers and food forming take a look back (and forwards), as they examine what’s changed and how new technology is influencing the sector with Food Manufacture’s editor.
Me and My Team
Meet the team at EHL Ingredients
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.
Video
Step inside the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2023
Take a step inside the 2023 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards (FMEAs) with this exclusive video of the night.
Long read / Video interview
Food security: A look at the here and now – and what’s to come…
Bethan Grylls investigates the instability of the UK’s food system, where the responsibility lies to incite change, and the debate of food price vs production price in this in-depth article.
Video
Step inside Business Leaders' Forum 2023
Take a peek into this year’s Business Leaders’ Forum with this exclusive video.