All news articles for July 2024

Cyanide risk, undeclared allergens and unauthorised production sparked recalls this past week. Image: Getty, Colleen Michaels

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Cyanide risk sparks extended recall of nut products

By Gwen Ridler

Possible contamination by foreign bodies and the risk of hydrogen cyanide sparked the recall of several food and drink products at the end of last month, covered in this round-up.

One innovator think its cracked the case on precious warehouse space. Credit: Alpal

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Revolutionising bulk packaging

By Bethan Grylls

Food Manufacture interviews South African innovator Alpal on its storage containers which combine the advantages of FIBC and IBC into a new reusable solution.

 Probios has acquired 100% of free-from food firm BiotoBio. Image: Getty

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Probios acquires free-from food firm BiotoBio

By Gwen Ridler

Health foods manufacturer Probios has acquired 100% of free-from food firm BiotoBio in a ‘transformational’ deal that will push revenue for the company past €100m.

Ian Kellett has extensive experience in similar roles. Credit: A.F. Blakemore

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New CFO appointed at A.F. Blakemore

By William Dodds

Food retail, wholesale and distribution company A.F Blakemore has announced the appointment of its new chief financial officer.

The summer has been filled with a range of new launches, including Minion sweets, snackable shortbread, and a new venture for Lyle's Golden Syrup

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The latest summer F&B launches

By Bethan Grylls

Food Manufacture rounds up the latest summer launches to grace the UK e-commerce and brick and mortar aisles in this part one of two NPD round-ups.

Total volumes of beef fell in 2023, as customers fell prey to cost-of-living pressures. Image: Getty, Thomas Barwick

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Beef volumes dip as cost-of-living pressures bite

By Gwen Ridler

Reduced demand from retail and takeaways sparked a decline in total beef volumes in 2023, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB’s) annual beef market outlook.

The UN's Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 is to halve food waste by 2030. Credit: Getty/Roman Mykhalchuk

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Missed opportunities in food waste

By Bethan Grylls

Bethan Grylls sits down with BSI’s global managing director for consumer, retail and food, to discuss how food manufacturers are missing vital opportunities when it comes to reducing food waste.

Nick Field (pictured): 'This year has been extremely important for us on our journey to reach our ESG goals, developing comprehensive new strategies for a range of issues.'

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Compleat Food Group publishes its first ESG report

By Gwen Ridler

Wall’s Pastry and Squeaky Bean brand owner The Compleat Food Group has published its first ever environmental, social and governance (ESG) report as it continues on its quest to become net zero.

Nestlé reports half-year results for 2024. Credit: Getty/Richard Drury

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Nestlé’s real internal growth recovers

By Bethan Grylls

Nestlé’s overall organic growth for the first half of 2024 was 2.1%, with real internal growth (RIG) strengthening in the second quarter of the year. Here's some of the topline figures...

Heineken UK will be offering a set number of new 'SmartDispense' customers free membership to the Net Zero Pubs and Bars Initiative. Credit: Heineken UK

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Heineken UK backs Net Zero Now

By Bethan Grylls

The leading beer, cider and pub company which owns the likes of Inch’s, Fosters and Bulmers, and of course Heineken, has partnered with carbon platform Net Zero Now to support the wider hospitality industry’s journey to net zero.

BakeAway finds 57% of Brits think a shared love of food is key to a happy relationship. Credit: Getty/Astarot

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Brits love a chef – but why don’t we want to work in manufacturing?

By Bethan Grylls

BakeAway has revealed that one in five Brits ‘get the ick’ over their partner being unable to cook or bake, with 12% saying they have even ended a relationship for that exact reason. Despite this, the F&B manufacturing sector still struggles to secure...

Uganda's coffee exports saw a a 35% increase in value from last financial year. Credit: Getty/Josh Poyser

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Uganda breaks coffee export record

By Bethan Grylls

The country has earned US$1.14bn in the financial year 2023/24, exporting a total of 6.13m bags, according to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority.

Shore, Wha Gwan. Cheez-Its and CleanCo have all secured nationwide listings this month

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New listings by food and drink manufacturers

By Gwen Ridler

From six-figure nationwide deals for seaweed crisps, to the UK debut for one of the most popular snacks in the US, we break down the latest food and drink product listings.

The factory floor at Coventry site, the home of Doritos

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PepsiCo invests £13m into Doritos factory

By Bethan Grylls

The investment into its Coventry site has funded major renovations to staff facilities, with a new Doritos manufacturing line to be installed next month.

An expert roundtable gathered earlier this month to discuss the benefits and considerations of self-generating using renewable energies. Credit: Getty/pidjoe

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Choosing the right renewable energy for your factory

By Bethan Grylls

While there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to selecting the right type of renewable energy for your factory, there is certainly some low-hanging fruit worth grabbing at first.

Danone has partnered with Microsoft to implement AI solutions into its business. Image: Getty, Userba011d64_201

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Danone partners with Microsoft on AI project

By Gwen Ridler

Danone has partnered with tech giant Microsoft on a multi-year collaboration to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) throughout the manufacturer’s operations.

Lola with Heck co-founder Jamie Keeble (left) and the company’s ‘sausage scientist’ Calum Smith (credit: Glen Minikin)

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Say hello to Britain’s youngest sausage maker

By Bethan Grylls

Eight-year-old Lola Fenn has won Heck’s sausage competition, wowing the bosses with her creative chicken recipe – which could soon don mainstream shelves.

There's still time to sign up to Food Manufacture's editorial webinar on Unleashing the Power of Self Generated Energy. Credit: Getty/rudall30

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3 reasons to self-generate renewable energy

By Bethan Grylls

A sobering report from the Committee on Climate Change has revealed that the UK is not on track to meet its 2030 emission reduction targets, but renewable energy holds promise to turbocharge the journey.

Grazed Bakery is to create jobs and double production after securing £50k of investment

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Grazed Bakery secures £50k investment

By Gwen Ridler

Artisan brownie baker Grazed Bakery is to create jobs and double production after securing £50k of investment from Tata Steel subsidiary UKSE.

Investment in the food and drink sector has declined dramatically over the past five years. Credit: Getty / JuSun

Feature

Can F&B arrest the investment decline?

By William Dodds

With investment levels down more than 30% since 2019, Food Manufacture explores the reasons behind this dramatic decline and asks how the food and drink sector can get back on track.

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