Post-Brexit bureaucracy is still hampering cheese producer Wyke Farms' export efforts, although the company is making considerable headway in markets outside the EU, according to managing director Richard Clothier in the latest FoodMan Talks.
Unite has appealed directly to Jacob Douwe Egbert’s (JDE’s) chief executive Fabien Simon to curb what the workers union terms ‘fire and rehire’ plans at its Banbury, Oxfordshire coffee factory.
Meat processor Kepak Group Ltd – formerly 2 Sisters Red Meat Ltd – has been fined £600,000 after a worker was seriously injured in an accident involving a forklift truck (FLT).
Valpak outlines options and urges engagement as Extended Producer Responsibility consultation nears end, while Menzies maps out the state of play on the Plastics Packaging Tax in our latest packaging trends overview.
Using smart technology and simultaneous frequency scanning in metal detection systems can help reduce false rejection on the production line, according to Fortress Technology.
Using detection and inspection systems to analyse multiple lines can help boost manufacturers’ productivity and profitability, according to systems provider Eagle Product Inspection.
Overhauling NPD taste testing in response to COVID-19 and harnessing the potential of online have been two big challenges for healthy snack maker Urban Fresh Foods since the pandemic struck.
European officials have rejected changes to food regulation that would have banned the use of dairy terminology and imagery in the description of plant-based cheese and milk alternatives.
Fish processor Young’s Seafood Ltd has been fined more than £700k for health and safety failings, after a worker lost their thumb and fingers in an accident involving machinery at its Grimsby plant.
Greencore, the prepared foods and ready meals manufacturer, aims to recruit 5,000 staff from March to July this year and invest in automation to rebound swiftly from COVID-19, aided by plant-based NPD.
Glasgow City Council has partnered with Government and unions to fight for the survival of the Pladis McVitie’s factory in Tollcross, as concerns were raised surrounding the future of the biscuit maker’s Carlisle site.
The supply chain and logistics industry is approaching pre-financial crisis levels thanks to shortages in drivers and shipping capacity, as the food industry continues to grapple with the effects of COVID-19 and Brexit.
The Quadram Institute secures funding for advanced research into safety and microbiology, as the European Food Safety Authority flags titanium dioxide as unsafe for human consumption.
T&S Rabbits has submitted plans to Derbyshire Dales District Council to build a food production plant in the village of Hognaston, near Carsington Water.
Suggestions the Government aims to sign a zero-tariff trade deal with Australia have amplified food industry fears about the damaging, anti-competitive effect this could have on UK farmers.
Claims that continuing industrial action at Jacob Douwe Egberts’s (JDE’s) plant in Banbury have resulted in a production shortfall of 300m cups of coffee are incorrect, according to the manufacturer.
From BBQ meat to cold drinks, food and drink firms are preparing for the hot summer months with a wide range of new product development, captured here in this round-up of recent launches.
Westons Cider has invested in a new £3m production line at its Herefordshire mill, meaning all the cans it produces will now be packaged at the site in Much Marcle.
Building back the brand online after COVID-19 challenges and taking an alternate route to market were highlights in this exclusive interview with The Pished Fish founder James Eagle.
Eurostar Commodities has warned a global shortage of rice flour is likely to lead to price increases in many everyday food staples, amid ‘smoke signals’ of rising costs from global food firms.
Warburtons is investing £56m to boost manufacturing and distribution capabilities to manage increased demand for innovative and daily fresh products across the country.
Premier Foods is eyeing new categories and bolt-on acquisitions while focusing on a new overseas strategy, according to plans revealed alongside results for a full year (FY) described as ‘transformational’ by one analyst.
Strong COVID-19 retail demand helped boost meat processor Cranswick’s full year (FY) results, as drinks firm Britvic struggled with the loss of out-of-home sales due to lockdowns and social distancing.
UK producers will struggle to compete with overseas rivals if zero tariff trade with Australia is approved by the Government, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has warned.
Cultured meat in the form of meatballs and sausages could appear on consumers’ plates as early as 2023, according to Oxford University spin-out Ivy Farm Technologies.
In this exclusive interview, Hannah Sutter chief executive and founder of ketogenic snack brand Fatt, discusses its potential as UK legislation continues to crackdown on high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) foods.
The Government has placed British food producers ‘at the bottom of the list’ for migrant workers thanks to ‘unnecessary and costly’ uncertainty surrounding delayed Seasonal Workers Pilot announcements, according to MPs.
Noble Foods has agreed to sell top premium chilled desserts brand Gü to Exponent for an undisclosed sum, as the private equity group claims the brand has significant global potential.
From bottles made from wood pulp to new advances in packaging machinery, we round-up some of the latest developments in the food and drink packaging space.
With less than two months to go until Foodex, the food and drink processing trade show, Food Manufacture looks at some of the highlights of this year’s event.
Ask The Expert, in collaboration with the Institute of Food Science & Technology
In this Ask The Expert, Carol Raithatha, who runs a UK-based food and drink research consultancy specialising in sensory evaluation, offers insights on the latest developments in that field.
Morrisons has launched a new programme to support British food and drink entrepreneurs in a bid to help the country bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hovis has shot down demands for an ‘unsustainable’ pay rise at its Belfast plant, as workers unions warned a planned strike would cause shortages of its products across Northern Ireland.
Brewing supplies and consultancy firm Murphy & Son claims to have saved nearly £100,000 over the past three years through its approach to product development.
The Queen’s Speech has been criticised by food industry representatives for its lack of focus on provision for food and drink skills, and the sweeping ban on junk food ads that it heralded.
An investigation into minimising over-processing could boost efficiency and profitability for food manufacturers, according to the project’s researchers at science and technology hub Campden BRI.