Food and drink manufacturing news: Food Manufacture

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Urban Legend to open a new custom-built factory after signing Tesco deal

Non-HFSS brand, Urban Legend, is set to open a new custom-built factory after signing a deal with supermarket chain Tesco to stock its doughnuts across the capital.

1,900 workers to strike at Port of Felixstowe

A total of 1,900 workers at the port of Felixstowe, all members of union Unite, will begin eight days of strikes on 21 August ending on 29 August.

Fera's new insect lab hopes to develop protein production on an industrial scale

Fera Sciences launches £1m insect laboratory

Fera Science has launched a £1m laboratory at its York Bioscience Campus (YBC) to study insect bioconversion for use in animal feed.

Gousto is working to make food parcels heavier

Gousto partners with food bank in response to cost of living crisis

Gousto, the recipe box firm, is working with one of the UK’s busiest food banks and local government on a “groundbreaking” pilot to make food parcels healthier.

Healthy indulgence continues to be a buzz-phrase in bakery

Bakery & confectionery trends 2022

Pressure to make products healthier for shoppers may have temporarily eased as prices have soared, but that doesn't mean processors are easing off reformulation or innovation, says Alyson Magee.

The latest standard will give robust standards for food safety

BRCGS launches Global Standard Food Safety version 9

Brand and consumer protection organisation BRCGS has launched the Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9.

The review will look into the Labour shortages facing the sector.

DEFRA appoints chair to head review into labour shortages

An independent review into labour shortages in the supply chain will be headed up by John Shropshire, the former chief executive of major horticulture producer G’s Fresh Group.