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UK red tape has ‘killed our innovation’

In a Westminster session that explored the next steps for novel foods in the UK, founder and CEO of Naturecan UK, explained how his business had been stifled by UK regulation.

Up to 135 roles could soon be made redundant at Oscar Mayer's Wrexham site.

Oscar Mayer restructuring plans put 135 jobs at risk

Up to 135 jobs are at risk of redundancy at Oscar Mayer’s Wrexham production site, after the chilled food manufacturer revealed it had started a consultation with staff.

It is hoped that DRS will help increase recycling rates across the UK. Credit: Getty / Image Source

UK delays deposit return scheme until October 2027

The UK Government has announced plans for the introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS) from October 2027, pushing back the previously agreed date of October 2025.

Mondo operates a brewery and tap room in South London. Credit: Nic Crilly-Hargrave

Hogs Back owner acquires South London brewery in pre-pack administration deal

Rupert Thompson, the owner of Hogs Back Brewery, has purchased Mondo Brewing Company for an undisclosed amount.

'World's first prison-based roastery' secures £2.7 million investment

Jail-serving coffee company secures £2.7m investment

Redemption Roasters which aims to ‘reduce reoffending through coffee’ is set to treble revenue over next three years, after closing a successful funding round.

The acquisition was funded by an investment from the William Jackson Food Group. Credit: Jacksons of Yorkshire / Lottie Shaw's

Jacksons of Yorkshire acquires Lottie Shaw’s

Bakery firm Jacksons of Yorkshire has acquired Lottie Shaw’s for an undisclosed fee.

Tate & Lyle CFO Dawn Allen and innocent Drinks' COO James Davenport will be departing their roles

C-suites stepping down

Both innocent Drinks and Tate & Lyle have lost key leaders, as James Davenport and Dawn Allen depart their respective roles as innocent COO and Tate & Lyle CFO.

Founder and chief executive of Northern Ireland Food To Go Association, Michael Henderson; and newly announced chairperson and sales director at Henderson Foodservice, Kiera Campbell

NI food-to-go trade body elects leader to tackle major issues

The trade association representing the Northern Irish food to go industry has appointed a new chairperson to help form and lead its board in an effort to navigate the on-going challenges faced by the region.