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

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The latest NPD from food and drink manufacturers

By Gwen Ridler

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 total value of food and drink deals was nearly £6bn in Q2 2024. Image: Getty, Wasan Tita

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Food M&A on the rise as total value hits £6bn

By Gwen Ridler

Food and drink mergers and acquisitions were up by a third in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, as the total value of deals rose to nearly £6bn thanks to high profile transactions from the likes of Carlsberg and Newlat.

Food Manufacturer rounds-up some of the best NPD from the last month

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September food and drink NPD round-up

By Gwen Ridler

The past month has seen food and drink manufacturers launch a bevy of new products on to store shelves. We round-up some of the stand out products from the month of September.

Supermarket giant Asda has extended its partnership with surplus food marketplace Too Good to Go

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Asda extends food redistribution partnership

By Gwen Ridler

Supermarket giant Asda has extended its partnership with surplus food marketplace Too Good to Go as part of its continuing efforts to reduce food waste and redistribute unsold produce.

Free-from foods are becoming more and more mainstream, but how can manufacturers tap into the growing trend? Image: Getty

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Drivers and developments in free-from food production

By Gwen Ridler

As consumers seek free-from food products for both dietary and lifestyle reasons, Food Manufacture explores the major trends driving growth in the market and key considerations producers need to take into account when manufacturing these products.

The CMA said that Tereos' failure to comply with its requirements had an adverse impact on the investigation. Credit: Getty / DNY59

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Tereos fined £25k after CMA investigation

By William Dodds

Food ingredients firm Tereos has been fined by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for failing to provide relevant information in relation to a recent merger investigation.

Michiel de Jonge will form part of the Europe and Pacific Developed Markets leadership team. Credit: Kraft Heinz

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Kraft Heinz announces senior appointment

By William Dodds

Kraft Heinz has announced the appointment of Michiel de Jonge as its new vice president of operations for Europe and Pacific Developed Markets (EPDM).

Campden BRI held a number of demonstrations for guests to mark the opening of its new wine lab. Credit: Campden BRI

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Campden BRI invests in new wine lab

By Bethan Grylls

Campden Wine Services, based at the Surrey Research Park in Guildford, has opened its doors to spur on opportunities in wine UK production.

Veetee Foods is expanding its reach into the US with plans to build a $36m production facility in the country

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Veetee expands in the US with $36m factory

By Gwen Ridler

UK microwave rice firm Veetee Foods is expanding its reach into the US with plans to build a $36m (£26.9m) production facility in Johnston County, North Carolina (NC).

AIMS has appointed Jason Aldiss as its new leader. Image: Getty

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Meat body AIMS reveals Norman Bagley's replacement

By Gwen Ridler

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has appointed industry veteran Dr Jason Aldiss as its new leader, following to departure of Norman Bagley from the role.

Consumers have been warned to avoid products containing mustard if they have a peanut allergy. Image: Getty, Pixel_Pig

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Contaminated mustard sparks allergy warning

By Gwen Ridler

Consumers with a peanut allergy have been warned to avoid eating any food or drink containing mustard ingredients because they may be contaminated with peanuts.

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