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Profit was up for Vimto maker Nichols in its half year 2024 results

Profits up for Nichols as overseas sales falter in half year results

Vimto-owner Nichols posted another half-year of profit, despite a slight dip in sales since the start of 2024.

Strike action has been announced at Asda's Lowestoft store. Image: Getty

Asda workers continue strike action at Lowestoft store

Strike action continues at Asda stores in the UK, as workers union GMB announces another round of walkouts at the retailer’s Lowestoft store next month.

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Extended Producer Responsibility: what food manufacturers need to know

With a raft of upcoming legislation on packaging & waste in the UK, experts at Biffa outline what the Extended Producer Responsibility on packaging means for manufacturers and what they need to do to comply fully with its requirements

Nestlé reports half-year results for 2024. Credit: Getty/Richard Drury

Nestlé’s real internal growth recovers

Nestlé’s overall organic growth for the first half of 2024 was 2.1%, with real internal growth (RIG) strengthening in the second quarter of the year. Here's some of the topline figures...

Skylarks were just one of the birds discovered on SBF GB&I's recordings. Image: Getty, Andyworks

AI tech improves biodiversity across Ribena’s blackcurrant farms

Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) has helped boost biodiversity across its blackcurrant grower base by monitoring the birds living in its hedgerows using artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

Heineken UK will be offering a set number of new 'SmartDispense' customers free membership to the Net Zero Pubs and Bars Initiative. Credit: Heineken UK

Heineken UK backs Net Zero Now

The leading beer, cider and pub company which owns the likes of Inch’s, Fosters and Bulmers, and of course Heineken, has partnered with carbon platform Net Zero Now to support the wider hospitality industry’s journey to net zero.

BakeAway finds 57% of Brits think a shared love of food is key to a happy relationship. Credit: Getty/Astarot

Brits love a chef – but why don’t we want to work in manufacturing?

BakeAway has revealed that one in five Brits ‘get the ick’ over their partner being unable to cook or bake, with 12% saying they have even ended a relationship for that exact reason. Despite this, the F&B manufacturing sector still struggles to secure...