A new £20m cheese factory in Wales, which claims to be the first zero carbon emissions cheese plant in Europe, is opening in June sourcing milk from more than 40 Welsh dairy farmers.
Mars Wrigley has announced that its ice cream plant in Steinbourg, France will become the first of its factories that is 100% powered by renewable energy.
Ian Gadsby, managing director of Ylem Energy, discusses the hidden potential of onsite energy generation for manufacturers and the state of global energy generation and its impact on costs in this exclusive podcast interview.
Doughnut maker Urban Legend has praised the Government for sticking to its 1 October deadline for introducing restrictions on retail promotions of food and drink high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS).
Ferrero has extended its precautionary recall of Kinder products, as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) continues its investigation into an outbreak of salmonella potentially linked to the chocolate manufacturer.
The food and drink manufacturing industry faces permanent damage if the Government fails to address the lack of workers available, according to a new report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee.
Last year, compact and energy saving machinery were the watchwords in cutting, slicing and dicing and, while those trends haven’t disappeared, this year there’s a renewed focus on quality and consistency.
An ongoing outbreak of listeria in the UK has been linked to smoked fish, according to an investigation led by the UK Health Security Agency, Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland.
The British Meat Processors Association, Food Standards Scotland and Neat Burger have all announced senior appointments, covered in this round-up of people on the move in the food and drink industry.
Much like the rest of the industry, the driving force for development in the world of food colours has been a populace that has become increasingly conscious about its impact on the planet.
XPO Logistics has been awarded a multi-year contract by supermarket giant Tesco to manage its chilled distribution to stores in the northwest of the UK.
Saputo Dairy UK has completed the installation of a 5MW solar energy project at its Davidstow Creamery in Cornwall, which produces top UK cheese brand Cathedral City.
McCain Foods (GB) and Bright Blue Foods have joined the ranks of food manufacturers recovering from the hammer blow of the pandemic, with both reporting sales and profits up in full-year results.
A review into whether food should be fortified with vitamin D to help boost the nation’s intake of the nutrient has been launched by the Office for Health Improvement & Disparities (OHID).
Cranswick’s greater push for sustainability has been driven by a shift in attitude among its workforce and diversified portfolio, according to chief operating officer Chris Aldersley.
Diageo is investing £40.5m to expand capacity at its packaging facilities in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Runcorn, England, which is set to support the growth of Guinness Draught and Guinness Zero.
Less than a quarter of manufacturers are aware of the Plastic Packaging Tax that came into force today, 1 April, according to waste management firm Veolia.
Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has begun consulting with employees over the proposed closure of its Moreton factory in Merseyside, which employs 45 full-time staff.
Crisis warnings over soaring commodity prices are are being issued by a number of industry sectors, with egg producers, bakers, sunflower oil and fresh produce suppliers the latest to voice concerns.
Food and drink ingredients producer Tate & Lyle has signed an agreement to acquire Chinese prebiotic dietary fibre business Quantum Hi-Tech (Guangdong) Biological in a deal worth $237m USD (£180.4m).
Producers of food and drink products containing cannabidiol (CBD) have been provided with clarity over the future legality of their products on the UK market, as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) published its list of credible Novel Foods applications.
