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We round-up October's latest vacancies. Image: Getty

Plan your next move in the food and drink industry: October vacancies

Looking to make a move in your career? Food Manufacture rounds-up some the latest job postings available within the food and drink manufacturing industry.

Pimm's is a gin-based liqueur that has been produced for just over 200 years. Credit: Getty / Jonathan Knowles

Pimm’s sale abandoned by owner Diageo

Drinks giant Diageo has scrapped plans to sell the Pimm’s brand after failing to reach an agreement.

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Closing the loop: how food manufacturers can best reduce their emissions

With pressure from retailers for food manufacturers to optimise their environmental credentials, improving the sustainability of the supply chain can make a real difference – but what direction should they take?

Both firms are involved in the manufacturing of private label chocolate products. Credit: Getty / NATALIA MARNA

Private label chocolate manufacturer Natra acquires Gudrun

European chocolate manufacturer Natra has agreed to acquire Belgian firm Gudrun.

Researchers called for greater focus to be placed on the emissions associated with manure management. Credit: Getty / Thomas Bardwick

Methane emissions from dairy farms higher than official figures suggest

A new study has found that the methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than official statistics state.

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How one partnership is redefining the look, feel and scalability of plant-based meat alternatives

Find out how one industry partnership has developed meat alternatives that it says will satisfy shopper perceptions, are affordable and can be produced in industrial quantities.

Products recalls are announced in order to keep consumers safe. Credit: Getty / Colleen Michaels

Tesco issues recall over glue contamination, while Waitrose recalls mislabelled products

Both Tesco and Waitrose have announced product recalls since the start of October.

Joe & Seph's, Pukka Pies and Cathedral City all feature in this week's NPD round-up

The latest NPD from food and drink manufacturers

Popcorn fit for Paddington Bear, pastry parcels inspired by world flavours and a cheesy collaboration between Cathedral City and Summit Foods all feature in this week’s round-up of food and drink new product launches.

The scheme will launch in seven stores across the UK on 7 October. Credit: Waitrose

Waitrose ‘first’ UK supermarket to launch cork recycling scheme

Waitrose has announced plans to trial a cork recycling scheme in seven of its stores.

The regulation was due to come into force in part before the end of this year. Credit: Getty / Dougal Waters

EU proposes delay to anti-deforestation regulation

The European Commission has proposed a 12-month delay to the implementation of a new regulation banning the import of commodities linked to deforestation.

Mondelēz International has acquired a minority stake in fresh doughnut and pastry business Urban Legend

Mondelēz International acquires minority stake in Urban Legend

Mondelēz International has acquired a minority stake in ‘better-for-you’ fresh doughnut and pastry business Urban Legend via its corporate venture capital arm SnackFutures Ventures.