In the world of drinks innovation, there have been a clear number of trends that have emerged during the events of 2020/21, fuelled by the impact of COVID-19 on consumer purchasing habits.
Marnie Millard, former chief executive of soft drinks firm Nichols and president of the British Soft Drinks Association, is among the line-up for the 2022 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards judging panel.
Members of the dairy industry continue to pressure the Government to prevent further damage to the industry caused by the shortage of heavy good vehicle (HGV) drivers, as the driver crisis threatens Arla’s milk supply.
Domestic lamb sales gained a welcome boost in the past year as the COVID-19 lockdown drove up demand for takeaway fare such as kebabs, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
Consumer confidence in the safety of their food remains strong according to a survey from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), as it launches a revised Food Law Code of Practice.
Chilled pastry producer Addo Food Group is recruiting for more than 200 vacancies across its five sites to meet rising demand for fridge-staples since the pandemic.
Thousands of workers are at risk from inadequately cared for personal protective equipment (PPE) because it is being washed at home, according to the Textile Service Association (TSA).
Providing a more desirable place to work is the first step towards improving staff retention and handling labour shortages within the food and drink industry, according to Pentadel managing director James Kemp.
Food safety across the food chain just got a boost as the Government announced £19.2m funding for a three-year surveillance project tracking UK foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistant (AMR) microbes.
Morrisons’ largest shareholder has rejected the proposed £6.3bn Fortress offer for the supermarket chain, hoping to draw out a better deal from other parties.
Griffith Foods has acquired ingredients supplier The Flavourworks for an undisclosed sum, as it continues to strengthen its position within the UK market.
Workers union Unite has threated a ‘beer drought’ across the UK, after announcing plans to ballot its members employed by XPO Logistics Drinks for industrial action over a ‘paltry’ pay offer.
Generation Z-ers from across Europe have called for radical change from the food sector, demanding that how they access, consumer and learn about healthy food should be overhauled.
Cranswick celebrated a strong set of results in its first quarter trading update, as sales dipped for Premier Foods in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
High protein smoothies packed with berries in eco-friendly packaging derived from edamame beans secured University of Surrey's two person team Edam & Eve a finalist place in Ecotrophelia UK. Team lead Ruangfah (Minnie) Ruangsorn explains more...
The Government exemption of some food chain workers from having to self isolate if they receive an alert from the NHS COVID-19 'track and trace' app has been branded 'worse than useless'.
The president and founder of 2 Sisters Food Group has warned the UK will see 'the worst food shortages in 75 years' caused by bigger issues than the 'pingdemic' unless the Government acts swiftly.
Arla Foods UK has confirmed the creation of production, warehouse management and quality control jobs and investment in processing equipment, filling lines and packaging facilities at its Settle factory as it begins Lactofree milk production.
Food allergy-stricken Brits need more transparent information about allergens in foods, with one in six unable to identify any in common food groups and 62% too embarrassed to ask about ingredients when eating out.
The Courtauld Commitment has launched ambitious food industry targets to halve greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and food waste per person by 2030 and promote sustainable water management, stepping up previous goals.
Bakkavor, the fresh prepared food manufacturer, has reported second quarter trading ahead of 2019, although sales of salads had been hit by COVID-19 restrictions and mixed weather.
An innovative cereal bar concept netted student team ReGen, from London Metropolitan University a finalist place in Ecotrophelia UK 2021's contest. Team lead Nyani Lebrasse tells us more in the latest FoodMan Talks.
Jacobs Douwe Egberts's (JDE's) coffee factory workers in Banbury, Oxfordshire will be balloted on a new pay and employment conditions’ package that removes controversial ‘fire and rehire’ proposals, according to trade union Unite.
Most small abattoirs in the UK face closure within five years without Government help as they drown in red tape and grapple with a lack of skilled workers and lost revenue streams.
Part 2 of Henry Dimbleby’s recommendations to Government for a National Food Strategy, published on 15 July are ambitious and positioned to address the major challenges facing the food system: climate change, biodiversity loss, land use, diet-related...
Typhoo Tea Ltd, maker of brands such as Lift and Heath & Heather has been acquired by private equity firm Zetland Capital, enabling it to invest in production and boost jobs.
Use of illegal dyes in foodstuffs persists despite the danger to health they pose, driven by their cheaper cost. Kendall Baker, scientific lead at food testing company Food Forensics takes a close look.
Tesco supplier Baker Street has boosted listings of its long-life Classic Hot Dog Rolls and Original Burger Buns through the retailer's outlets three months after launching the products.
Activist group Animal Rebellion has blockaded OSI Food Solutions's site in Scunthorpe because of the company's status as a supplier of McDonald’s burgers in the UK.
Allergen labelling is changing for foods pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published new resources to help food businesses prepare.
Meat production lines are at risk of shutting down due to the NHS COVID App, as its alerts force workers to self-isolate, according to the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA).
Team SeaFuel from the University of Reading secured the silver prize and £1,000 at this year’s Ecotrophelia UK student innovation competition with its protein seaweed cracker crisps.
The National Food Strategy Part 2 has provoked mixed reactions, with big grocery retailers backing calls for mandatory reporting of key information, while others have criticised sugar and salt tax proposals.
The National Food Strategy Part 2 has been published, revealing proposals for a sugar and salt tax on all processed products, except ingredients for home cooking, and on foods sold through foodservice channels.
Nestlé's commitment to be the first food multinational to market a hybrid plant-based and cultivated meat product sends a clear message about the future it sees in cultivated meat, The Good Food Institute (GFI) claims.
Econauts, the student team from the University of Nottingham, has taken home the gold prize at this year’s Ecotrophelia UK student innovation competition with its non-alcoholic take on coffee liqueur.
Members of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) have unanimously voted in favour of industrial action at Weetabix’s Kettering plant, after a dispute over shift payments.
