As ready-to-eat meat products experience a period of growth, Food Manufacture explores the major factors driving new product development (NPD), advances in packaging and how manufacturers are addressing environmental concerns over their products.
Commonly eaten fresh fruit and vegetables in the UK contain PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) pesticides linked to a range of serious health problems, according to the Pesticide Action Network (PAN).
Bacterial populations remain stable on the factory floor despite cleaning efforts and adapt to their surroundings, according to new research from the Quadram Institute and UK Health Security Agency.
Dairy-free chocolate maker Moo Free is strengthening its sustainability credentials with the launch of The Hub, a business tool offering the manufacturer complete traceability across its supply chain.
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) has laid out its manifesto ahead of the general election scheduled to take place in the UK later this year.
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has called for an investigation to be launched into Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company’s (CMBC) ‘Fresh Ale’ concept.
Food Manufacture speaks with DuelFuel's founder Tim Davies after his business has been forced to shut up shop, following what he calls 'an incorrect' decision and a potentially 'dangerous precedent' from HMRC around his product's...
Consumers are increasingly turning to meat during mealtimes, but cost-of-living pressures have driven cost-conscious families to choose cheaper cuts and more filling dishes.
The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) has expressed concerns that the UK won’t be ready for full vet checks when the ‘educational period’ ends later this month.
Future Talent Award winner Mollie Harvey talks to Food Manufacture about her career with coffee roaster Lincoln & York and what it means for her to have taken home the prize at this year’s Food Manufacture Excellence Awards.
Tightening supplies of beef on the global market presents increased export opportunities for Welsh producers and greater price stability going into 2025, according to Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).
Low-carb bread and ready meals firm SRSLY is pivoting away from the UK high street to prioritise direct to consumer and export markets after failing to drum up interest in physical stores.
Andrea Gutierrez-Solana, a food and sustainability policy expert and associate director at Whitehouse Communications, offers insights on the EU Green Claims Directive and the requirements it will introduce for companies wanting to promote their product’s...
The Food Standards Agency (FSA), in tandem with Food Standards Scotland (FSS), is consulting interested parties on proposed changes to how regulated products are authorised.
The honey brand’s fresh new look marks a major milestone in Hilltop’s sustainability journey as it introduces squeezy bottles made from 100% RPET plastics and bespoke jars from 60% recycled glass.
With tractor strikes in the streets, does UK fresh produce matter to the UK Government? Mark Jones, food and drink lawyer and partner at law firm, Gordons LLP, explores.
Walkers has announced the launch of paper outer bags across multipacks of its Snack A Jacks brand, with the goal of cutting 65 tonnes of virgin plastic each year.
Meat processor Hilton Food Group has posted sales and profit growth for the year ended 31 December 2023 in its preliminary results, underpinned by the recovery of its seafood business and raw material costs driving up revenues.
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.
Veolia calls out UK Government, as it flags Plastic Packaging Tax is falling short with just 22% of material used in plastic packaging from recycled sources.
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…
The food and drink supply chain is less than a month away from a complete breakdown as operators struggle to understand the Border Target Operating Model, due to come into force this month, warned trade body Logistics UK.
Food Manufacture looks at whether start-ups with strong ethical and sustainable foundations can make meaningful and positive change in the way things are done.
