Valeo Foods Group has acquired German confectionery manufacturer Schluckwerder Holding in a deal expected to boost the Irish manufacturer’s sales to €1.2bn (£1.07bn).
Lockdown trends of indulgent eating will continue into 2021, although ironically wellness will become a parallel top trend among consumers, according to Kerry Taste & Nutrition.
Nomad Foods Limited has announced it has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire Fortenova Group’s Frozen Food Business Group (FFBG), which includes Ledo, Frikom and other frozen brands.
A new flour made from chickpeas could help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in people eating white bread, according to researchers at the Quadram Institute.
Cereal Partners UK is to launch Nestlé's first UK organic Cheerios variant, Organic Honey and Chocolate Cheerios, in Waitrose stores from 13 January 2021 and in Sainsbury's stores in May.
UK seafood producers are being priced out of export markets by European competition, following continued delays at EU ports and poor preparation from Government, according to Scottish food trade bodies.
Timothy Taylor Brewery has shut down production of cask beer until further notice as the business struggles with the closure of pubs across the UK in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Oily fish such as mackerel, sardines and salmon are our primary dietary source of the long chain omega 3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
Post-Brexit disruption over paperwork and procedure is hitting supplies to Northern Ireland as well as seafood exports, with the Scottish industry saying it faces a perfect storm that could cripple its international trade.
Food manufacturers rely heavily on contractors for engineering design, installation, maintenance and construction work, so it's important they have robust processes to ensure that the contractors they appoint are competent.
The UK could face food shortages if key workers in the meat industry are not given priority access to the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the British Meat Processor Association (BMPA).
Food manufacturers supplying the hospitality sector have been again overlooked for Government aid to help with the impact of COVID-19, according to the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF).
Greggs should develop more premium products to help boost performance, one analyst claimed, as the company reported annual sales down by £300m on the previous year.
The Spray Nozzle People (SNP) has partnered with US-based Lafferty Equipment Cleaning to expand its range of cleaning systems on offer to the food and drink manufacturing industry.
The world has changed a lot over the course of a year. From the way we work to how products reach consumers, every part of the food and drink industry has felt some impact from COVID-19 and subsequent lockdowns enforced to help contain its spread.
Over three-fifths (61%) of British people say they are unlikely to follow a plant-based diet this year, according to research commissioned by the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF).
Müller Corner and Frijj supplier Müller UK & Ireland Group has hit back at inclusion in a Government list highlighting firms failing to pay their workers the National Minimum Wage.
Trade organisation Logistics UK has urged the government to review traffic and welfare management for HGV drivers following border chaos over Christmas.
A sweeping ban on promotions for ‘junk food’ will push up prices for consumers and hinder the production of healthier alternatives, according food trade bodies.
