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At the heart of Aire Park, Kirkstall will create a contemporary, fresh and friendly venue in The Tetley which celebrates the rich history of beer making in Leeds and Yorkshire

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Leeds Tetley building reopens

By Bethan Grylls

The Yorkshire-based Kirkstall Brewery has opened a bar and kitchen in the iconic Tetley building.

Damm produces 25 different beer brands including Estrella Damm. Credit: Getty / coldsnowstorm

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Estrella Damm to open first UK brewery

By William Dodds

Spanish drinks producer Damm, known for its Estrella Damm lager, is opening its first brewery in the UK, according to The Times.

I.T.S celebrates its expansion after acquiring its second site

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Newbury flavour house secures second site

By Bethan Grylls

Following rapid year-on-year growth, flavour expert I.T.S is set to expand its capabilities as it invests into a new site close to its existing premises in Berkshire.

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

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Bakery manufacturer Bridor acquires Pandriks

By Bethan Grylls

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.

Strong Roots will continue as a separate entity within the McCain business. Image: Getty

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McCain Foods acquires Strong Roots

By Gwen Ridler

McCain Foods has completed its acquisition of Dublin-based Strong Roots, strengthening its partnership with the frozen food producer.

BENEO's Wigjmaal plant expected to have new heat pump in operation by June 2024

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BENEO plant to get 'green makeover'

By Bethan Grylls

The installation of the heat pump at its site in Wijgmaal, Belgium this summer will enable energy to be recovered from waste water, dropping BENEO’s CO2 emissions significantly.

Among the new launches are Quorn's new recipe for its cocktail sausages and Graze's themed boxes

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New investments and new innovations

By Bethan Grylls

Food Manufacture rounds up the latest new product launches which includes a £10m investment from Highland Spring, pea protein peanut butter from Whole Earth, themed boxes from Graze, and more…

Nestlé’s has announced it's vision: that none of its packaging ends up in landfills or as litter

Short read

Nestle's landfill-free packaging vision

By Bethan Grylls

This Global Recycling Day, Nestlé has emphasised its intention to support better waste management – an area which it believes needs further investment to facilitate packaging recycling on mass, alongside ‘enabling regulation’ set by government.

How much thought have you given your digital strategy? Credit: Getty/ Floriana

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Creating a digital strategy for your traceability set-up

By Bethan Grylls

Food Manufacture’s webinar on ‘Strategies for improving your supply chain traceability’ raised important questions around technology investments, as well as highlighting some current and emerging tools for enhanced traceability, including 2D barcodes....

The site was formerly an Amazon warehouse. Credit: Sysco

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Sysco investing $100m in new UK depot

By William Dodds

Foodservice wholesaler Sysco has announced plans to invest $100m (£79m) in a new depot to serve London and South East England.

Every single banana bought at Sainsbury’s will now contribute towards paying thousands of workers a fairer wage

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Sainsbury’s paying premium for bananas

By Bethan Grylls

The supermarket has invested in living wages for workers of its best-selling fruit – the banana – three years ahead of a wider industry commitment.

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