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Learn more about the exciting food and drink products that have gained new listings. Credit: Bubbleology / JNCK

New listings for food and drink manufacturers

Bubble tea kits and non-HFSS cookies are among the innovative food and drink products featured in our latest listings round up.

Aldi has invested more than £45m into the British seafood industry over the past 12 months

Aldi invests £45m into British seafood

Discount supermarket Aldi has invested more than £45m into the British seafood industry over the past year.

Mackie’s of Scotland appoints new head of operations

Ice cream manufacturer Mackie’s of Scotland has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Paul Henshaw as its new head of operations.

The rules are part of wider plans by Defra to improve recycling rates and simplify waste management. Credit: Getty / Fertnig

Mandatory food waste separation law to be enforced from 2025

New commercial food waste legislation is set to come into force in the UK from the end of March next year.

Chris Sherwood will leave the charity at the end of this year. Credit: RSPCA

RSPCA chief executive steps down

Chris Sherwood has announced he is stepping down as the chief executive of the RSPCA.

Michelle Laithwaite receiving the Site Team of the Year prize at the 2024 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards

Feeding Team GB and winning at the FMEAs: Fuel Hub CEO Michelle Laithwaite interview

Fuel Hub co-founder and CEO Michelle Laithwaite discusses building a successful healthy ready meal manufacturing business and its win earlier this year at the 2024 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards (FMEAs).

$50k is up for grabs for innovative ways to reduce food waste. Image: Getty

$50k grand prize up for grabs in food waste challenge

Food and drink students and start-ups could be in for a chance to win a $50k (£38k) grand prize for their innovative solutions to reducing food waste

Ben Waldron is staying on until April 2025 to assist with the handover to Lee Miley. Credit: Getty / da-kuk

Bakkavor promotes new CFO from within after incumbent steps down

Leading food manufacturer Bakkavor has promoted UK finance director Lee Miley to the role of chief financial officer.

Fires and falls: Can accidents be stopped in the food factory?

Safety threats are everywhere in the food manufacturing industry. But can they be mitigated?

The charity hopes to see more than 800 charities and community groups take advantage of the platform. Credit: The Felix Project

Felix Project launches food industry waste reduction tool

London charity The Felix Project has launched a new platform designed to help the food industry reduce the amount of edible food going to waste.

Bakkavor currently operates 21 factories in the UK. Credit: Bakkavor

750 jobs at risk due to planned Bakkavor factory closure

Bakkavor has proposed the closure of a manufacturing site in Wigan, putting 750 jobs at risk.

Valeo Foods Group has agreed to acquire I.D.C Holding. Pictured: I.D.C's Pečivarne Sereď production sit

Valeo expands in Europe with I.D.C Holding acquisition

Valeo Foods Group has agreed to acquire I.D.C Holding, strengthening its presence in Eastern Europe.

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