Barry Callebaut has acquired Burton’s Biscuit Company’s chocolate manufacturing assets in Moreton, Wirral, near Liverpool, as part of a wider deal that helps protect its supply chain.
Coca-Cola European Partners, PepsiCo, Weetabix, Tulip, ABP, Finsbury Food Group, Synergy Flavours, Greencore and Soanes Poultry are among the finalists for this year’s Food Manufacture Excellence Awards. And what better platform to cover the full list...
Start-up pretzel manufacturer Indie Bay Snacks is set to launch its products in 200 Sainsbury’s stores across the country, the brand’s first major multiple listing.
Poultry processor Moy Park has attributed its sixth year of consecutive profit growth to cost control and innovation, as it begins integration with its new owner, Pilgrim’s Pride.
The acquisition of Frutarom by fellow flavours giant International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has moved a step closer after receiving clearance from all relevant authorities around the world.
Dairy cooperative First Milk delivered sales growth in the financial year to the end of March and has attributed a fall in net profit to increased support for its farmer members.
A vegan ice cream maker who won financial backing in last night’s (16 September) episode of Dragons’ Den has revealed she wasn’t subsequently able to take up the offer.
One of Unilever’s biggest shareholders has threatened to vote against the multinational’s proposal to move its headquarters to the Netherlands, as unrest among British investors continues to grow.
Finsbury Food Group’s financial struggles reported in its preliminary results – following the sale of an unprofitable plant – should be set in the context of the challenging bakery market, business consultancy City Index claimed.
Food and drink industry groups have challenged several changes proposed under the revised Nutrient Profiling Model (NPM) used to control the advertising and promotion of ‘less healthy’ products to children.
Yorkshire-based Roosters Brewery is seeking planning permission to convert a disused manufacturing unit for use in producing its range of beers, as part of its expansion plans.
The growth of discounters and convenience stores could come at a cost to food suppliers and manufacturers, according to a supply chain and logistics consultancy.
Demand for its chilled artisan bakery products has driven Bakkavor Bread to launch a recruitment drive at its two Crewe and Nantwich factories, according to the business.
A new gluten-free factory opened by Doves Farm signals its plan to return breakfast cereals production to the UK from Italy, the processor has claimed.
Iced drinks manufacturer Polar Krush has reported its best summer to date after sales increased by 60% - boosted, it said, by its decision to switch its full range to sugar-free recipes.
Brighter Foods aims to create 50 jobs in a multi-million pound Brexit-proofing investment designed to boost domestic production of snack bars, including its gluten-free and dairy-free brand Wild Trail and own-label products.
International sweet bakery supplier Rich Products has announced plans to open a new state-of-the-art production site in Andover as part of a major restructure of all of its manufacturing in the UK.
US brand Soylent has revealed product development plans for its entry into the UK market this month with a range of nutrition and meal replacement drinks.
Walker Logistics sales director William Walker had no firm plans to join the family company, but the diversity and fast-paced nature of the business soon had him hooked.
Temperature-controlled food storage provider Rick Bestwick, part of the Magnavale group, has hired more than 30 permanent staff across a range of roles at its Chesterfield headquarters.
Weetabix has drawn up plans to close one of its Corby factories but has vowed to protect as many jobs as possible by upgrading the facilities at its second site in the town.
Associated British Foods (ABF) is grappling currency exchange issues and rising wheat costs amid the rapidly building storm surrounding sugar prices, a company trading statement has warned.
Meadow Foods has invested millions of pounds in expanding its dairy manufacturing site in Peterborough, which it expects will lead to the creation of 50 jobs.
Cotswolds-based bakery Huffkins is entering the Japanese market followed the shipment of a 1.7 tonne order of fruitcakes, shortbread and branded merchandise to Japan, with more orders already secured for October 2018 and into 2019.
English single malt whisky brand The Lakes Distillery has announced it plans to explore the possibility of trading its shares on AIM, the London Stock Exchange for smaller companies.
The UK could bow to pressure from the US, Australia and other nations to allow hormone-reared beef into the UK market after Brexit, despite proven carcinogenic risk, a new report has claimed.
