Marmite owner Unilever has threatened to pull advertising from online platforms such as Facebook and Google if they fail to protect children or create division in society and promote anger or hate.
Very little evidence exists to support the use of some ingredients used in popular – and often costly – orally-consumed beauty supplements that promise ‘youthful’, ‘firm’ and ‘glowing’ skin, according to new research by scientists at the British Nutrition...
The government has defended its plans to tackle the nation’s obesity crisis after it came under fire from a Commons Health Select Committee for removing “several key areas” that could have made its childhood obesity plan more effective.
SHS Group, the Belfast-based owner of sparkling juice drink Shloer and alcopop WKD, has acquired the majority shareholding in the 3V Group, for an undisclosed sum.
Valentine’s Day meal deals contain “shockingly high” levels of hidden salt, with retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) one of the worst offenders, according to pressure group Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH).
Free and frictionless trade with the EU and access to permanent and seasonal labour after Brexit are vital, according to a joint statement signed by members of the UK’s food and farming sector.
Food and drink firms are soon to benefit from a new £900,000 manufacturing hub in the west of Scotland, after receiving consent from the local council.
Dairy, salmon and pork exports soared in 2017 following the Brexit vote, helping to add £2bn to overseas food and drink sales compared with 2016, according to figures released by the government.
Shrinkflation is a “dangerous strategy” for manufacturers of branded products to embark upon, as it shows a complete misunderstanding of how consumers connect with brands, a leading food and drink analyst has argued.
Meat products supplied to online retailer MuscleFood by wholesaler DB Foods have been recalled due to use-by date procedures that were not legally compliant.
2 Sisters Food Group has revealed it is planning to close three of its poultry sites in Smethwick, Wolverhampton and Cambuslang in Scotland with the loss of 900 jobs.
The UK organic market is now worth more than ever at £2.2bn, growing by 6% in 2017 and driven in part by the rise in online shopping, a new report has revealed.
Food manufacturers could be facing a new raft of employment regulations as the UK government unveiled plans to increase workers’ rights in response to the Taylor Review earlier this week (February 7 2018).
Food manufacturers need to become more transparent and willing to share data with other companies to boost the authenticity of the supply chain, the boss of a leading ingredients importer has urged.
Mondelēz, the chocolate manufacturer, is looking for four chocolate tasters to test out new inventions from its brands, including Cadbury, Oreo, Milka and Green & Black’s.
2 Sisters Food Group-owned Fox’s Biscuits is to create 74 full-time jobs at its factory in Batley, West Yorkshire, in response to growing demand for its products.
International dairy cooperative Arla Foods is to acquire Yeo Valley Dairies, a subsidiary of the Yeo Valley Group, in plans to capitalise on the growing demand for organic products.
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is to launch its first-ever range of plant-based drinks, as it looks to tap into the growing health and wellness trend in the UK.
The UK’s customs system will not be ready for when the country leaves the EU next year, according to Food and Drink Federation director general Ian Wright.
Food inflation in the UK is continuing to spiral, according to several recent reports, with commentators raising concerns about the uncertainty over Brexit, the value of sterling and the continued rise in food prices.
General trade union GMB has called for a voice on the Food and Drink Sector Council, after accusing it of becoming an “exclusive talking shop” for big business.
Knowing the difference between food waste and surplus is key for manufacturers looking to become more sustainable, according to food surplus redistribution organisation Company Shop.
Birds Eye has taken its latest Fish Fingers advert off-air and said it was “grateful” after concerns were raised about it by a water safety campaign group.
Food integrity issues involving poultry meat and poultry products grew 56.6% year-on-year internationally in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to Fera Science.
Beverages manufacturer The Juice Executive has more than doubled its sales in the 12 months to November 2017, after increasing contract manufacturing orders and acquiring juice firm Radiance Cleanse.
Euro food and drink manufacturers’ organisation FoodDrinkEurope and its members have pledged to cut food waste as part of a set of sustainability goals, mapped out by the United Nations (UN).
Food and drink manufacturers have been urged to plan ahead to ensure their businesses are financially robust enough to cope with the extra costs and barriers to trade they are likely to encounter following a hard Brexit.
Total Produce, the UK-based fresh produce company, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a 45% equity stake in banana and pineapple producer Dole Food Company for US$300M (£212.5M).
Foodservice supplier Bidfood has unveiled its 2018 Create Summer range, aimed at the catering sector, with a focus on rising demand for vegan and Middle Eastern products.
