Freaks of Nature has launched into the foodservice market with a selection of the plant-based, free-from, vegan desserts that have already become established in top grocery retailers.
Hilton Food group has reported continued growth in the past three months, as it benefits from increased consumer spending on home cooking in response to coronavirus restrictions.
A nationwide lockdown would put foodservice suppliers at risk and quash further mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the food and drink sector, according to financial adviser Oghma Partners.
The Welsh food industry is celebrating notable success stories, with retail sales of lamb soaring and firms in other sectors announcing significant milestones.
Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition Company has launched a campaign exploring the growing potential of umami and kokumi food flavouring trends, particularly in Asia.
Staff shortages and a slowdown in the take-up of apprenticeships are making it harder to maintain food standards, according to Terry Fennell, chief executive of specialist qualifications awarding body FDQ.
Cranswick Foods’ Watton pork processing plant will continue production according to one analyst, after almost half of its staff tested positive for COVID-19, while Nestlé's Fawdon factory has confirmed 40 cases there.
Clarity on how fruit, vegetable and flower suppliers will be able to recruit seasonal workers for picking next year has been called for urgently by the National Farmers Union (NFU).
Coca-Cola will enter the alcohol category in Europe with the launch of Topo Chico Hard Seltzer in select markets next month. The brand will roll out across Europe in 2021.
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has tabled a bid to acquire Asia Pacific bottler and distributor Coca-Cola Amatil in a move that would boost the international reach of both businesses in uncertain times.
Members of the European Parliament have spurned proposals to reserve meat-related names – such as sausages and burgers – for products containing meat, as restrictions on dairy alternatives get stricter.
Investment and reorganisation for future growth demolished pre-tax profit in the year to 24 April at fresh produce supplier Fresca Group, which owns Thanet Earth, The Fresh Produce Centre and DGM Growers.
A total of 39 trade body representatives have warned many of Great Britain’s food firms plan to stop trading with Northern Ireland (NI) due to the cost of rules and regulations post-Brexit.
Processors including Rodda's Creamery and Anglesey Sea Salt have welcomed the British Geographical Indications (GI) scheme launched by the Government to help safeguard provenance and replace the EU system post-Brexit.
The coronavirus pandemic has slashed local authority food safety staff numbers, which were already significantly below where they needed to be, according to Food Standards Agency (FSA) chief executive Emily Miles.
Oscar Mayer is proposing to transfer production of supermarket own-label ready meals away from Chard in Somerset, putting 860 workers under threat of redundancy after managers ran out of options.
Mondelēz International is targeting the UK biscuit market with the arrival of Cadbury Bournville Fingers, designed specifically to help retailers drive category sales.
Peter’s Food is to test more than 600 staff at its Bedwas, South Wales pie factory for COVID-19, after six members of staff tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Ingredients firm RC Treatt & Co has completed a trailblazing digital factory at its £41m global headquarters at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk in partnership with Siemens Digital Industries.
Pilgrim’s Pride head of sustainability Matt Dight told Food Manufacture about the role COVID-19, Brexit and packaging will play in the future of the meat processor’s sustainability plans.
The Government has outlined actions that will need to be implemented by businesses before 2021, whether the UK ends up with a Canadian or Australian style deal with the EU.
Edible Oils Limited (EOL) is investing £24m at its Erith factory, which produces more than 100 million litres of cooking oil annually, under Crisp ‘n’ Dry, Flora and Mazola Corn Oil brands and retail own-label.
Poultry processor Avara Foods is to create 60 new jobs and increase productivity as part of a £11m investment into its Brackley, Northamptonshire site.
A total of 52 companies with permits to discharge effluent from food into rivers and streams are being investigated by the Environment Agency (EA) for possibly polluting watercourses.
A no-deal Brexit will be bad for food security, bad for business and bad for consumers, according to trade bodies commenting on the Prime Minister’s warning to UK businesses today (16 October).
Three fifths of consumers across the globe are worried about the safety of the food they eat, research from charity Lloyd’s Register Foundation suggests.
Lean manufacturing, efficiency and cost saving have become even more vital as food processors face off against the disruption caused by the pandemic and the end of the Brexit transition period.
Young's Seafood owner Eight Fifty Food Group has announced the acquisition of Hamburg-headquartered AliSa International, trading as Greenland Seafood, for an undisclosed sum.
Plant-based confectionery, condiments, dough, beer, chicken and bacon products feature heavily in a new cohort of incubator brands Tesco has just announced.
Winners of the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2021 will be announced in an online ceremony timed to coincide with the planned 11 February date for the London awards dinner.
2 Sisters Food Group owner Boparan Holdings has rescued restaurant chain the Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) from administration from South African owner Famous Brands.
Trade unions have united to urge the Government to do ‘whatever it takes’ to secure a trade deal with the EU to save jobs and prevent a schism along the Irish border.
A new platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that would allow firms to detect food safety risks has been launched by food safety expert Agroknow.
Wales's largest meat processor Kepak has signed up to the Welsh government’s Apprenticeship Programme to boost workforce skills, aiming to bring 100 existing staff on board the scheme within a year.
Farmers have expressed 'bitter disappointment' at the Government's refusal to back House of Lords amendments to the Agriculture Bill committing UK trade deals to high food standards and independent scrutiny.
Ways to tackle the lack of female workers in the meat industry have been outlined by a new report that reveals just 36% of the workforce in the sector are women.
Symington’s has secured listings for six more products from its Naked range to launch in Walmart stores this month and aims to roll out more products under its Twistd brand to the US retailer.
