In his latest column, Provision Trade Federation director general Rod Addy discusses the considerable barriers that still remain for food and drink exporters post Brexit and unanswered questions in the wake of the Target Operating Model.
Food Manufacture’s upcoming webinar, streaming on 27 September, brings together an expert panel to offer guidance on expanding into new markets for profitable growth.
Following the UK’s departure from the EU, the UK’s veterinary sector was hit hard. Now, shortages threaten food safety risks and delays at borders – so what can we do to change this bleak narrative?
In this feature, Brent Stansfield, director at Bioshield Systems, explores the key sustainability challenges associated with handling and storing food for food manufacturers and how they can maintain cleaning performance while improving environmental...
Marsh, a leading insurance broker and risk advisor, recently highlighted several big threats producers should be aware of in 2023. Here we summarise the findings and how one might mitigate against them.
Tesco boss Ken Murphy called on Government to work with the food industry to incentivise investment in net-zero, as the retailer unveiled the rapid expansion of its own green initiatives.
Sonia Guri, lead manager for non-Cryo food applications Europe at Air Products, discusses the use of modified atmosphere packaging in reducing food waste without impacting food quality.
Adam Goves, sector lead – manufacturing and industry at IES, explains why collaboration and technology are key in reaching net zero targets in food and beverage production.
When growers and processors become more integrated, data-sharing can unlock improvements for all. Eamonn Cullen, market manager peeling at TOMRA Food, explains how...
Supply chain and procurement director Gary Lake tells Food Manufacture a little about himself and his role at The Collective Dairy in the next edition of All in a Day's Work.
More than a quarter of invoices received by large businesses are paid late and average payment times have not improved since 2018, according to new data from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
As World Water Week draws to a close, Wrap and WWF are calling on the food and drink industry to recognise the “very real” and growing water security risk.
Wine fraud has been reported as far back as Ancient Rome and continues to be a major obstacle in the industry today. So how can you ensure yours is genuine?
As lowering emissions becomes an ever-more important goal for the food and drink sector, Food Manufacture speaks to Devon-based fruit and veg brand Riverford about how it approached electrified delivery and the perks of EVs.
Welsh cheese maker Mona Dairy has unveiled the ‘UK’s first’ battery electric vehicle (BEV) tractor and trailer for milk haulage ahead of its multi-million-pound factory expansion.
Leading exporter of British cheese, Somerdale International, has become part of the Barber’s Group (A.J. and R.G. Barber Limited) for an undisclosed sum.
Dan Migliozzi, head of sales at independent systems integrator Invar Group, considers the pros and cons of both a complete and phased approach to automating the warehouse.
Like many large food companies, Pilgrim’s UK relies on multi-functional teams stretching across its supply chain. Here, Andy York, human rights manager, explains the motivation and impact of the organisation’s first-ever Human Rights Impact Assessment....
Frozen potato products manufacturer McCain Foods has partnered with food surplus redistribution organisation Community Shop to open their new shop in Eastfield, North Yorkshire.
The UK is ending the requirement to conduct additional inspections of meat products imported from Brazil following the completion of an audit by Defra.
The ability of food and drink manufacturers to meet environment, social and governance (ESG) goals during production is limited by supply chain costs and a lack of automation, according to a new survey.
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).
The two agencies that govern food standards in the UK are calling for businesses and consumers to offer their views on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
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.
Ecoveritas has described the delay to roll-out Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), as a “bittersweet” move, whilst OPRL warns companies “not to rest on their laurels”.
Kimberly Coffin, global technical director at LRQA, explains why the way food supply network risks are managed must change amid geopolitical disruptions and an ever-changing supply climate.
Reduced carcase weights of sheep and cattle are limiting production volumes despite slaughter numbers climbing in the first half of 2023, according to the latest UK abattoir data.
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.
Food Manufacture explores the way in which food firms can integrate circular design into their businesses and the pitfalls they need to be wary of in their journey towards a circular economy.
Supermarkets are not the cause of food price inflation in the UK with profits down by more than 40%, a new Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) report has said.
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.