All news articles for September 2024

The food and drink inflation rate is at its lowest level since September 2021. Credit: Getty / andresr

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Food and drink inflation rate falls to 1.3%

By William Dodds

The food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation rate fell marginally to 1.3% during August 2024, new Office for National Statistics (ONS) data has shown.

Future state planning is a strategic blueprint that guides an industry on emissions reduction targets. Credit: Getty / vm

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Decarbonisation in F&B: The critical role of future state planning

By Lis Thodberg

Lis Thodberg, sustainability director at NIRAS, discusses the importance of viewing decarbonisation as a strategic business move and draws on the firm’s new report to explain how food and beverage businesses can future state plan effectively.

Continuous strike action is scheduled to start on 27 September. Credit: Getty / PeopleImages

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700 Bakkavor workers to strike over pay

By William Dodds

More than 700 workers at a Bakkavor facility in Spalding are set to take part in continuous strike action from 27 September, Unite the Union has announced.

Baker & Baker's Wirral site saw a big expansion last year, with a new cookie line installed. Credit: Baker & Baker

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Baker & Baker sees revenue reach €620m

By Bethan Grylls

The European bakery products manufacturer witnessed a rise in both revenue and gross profit in 2023, representing sustainable growth since its separation from CSM three years ago.

Brand tie ins, traditional celebrations and alcoholic spirits look set to be big trends the Halloween. Image: Getty, CatLane

Trends

No tricks, only treats this Halloween

By Gwen Ridler

As the days get shorter and the nights darker, we explore some of the spooky trends that food and drink manufacturers will want to look out for in the run up to Halloween 2024.

Barbie doughnuts, gluten-free brownies and Spanish summer themed quiche feature in this round-up of NPD

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Sweet treats lead latest food NPD round-up

By Gwen Ridler

Barbie doughnuts and the ultimate gluten-free brownie lead this round-up of the latest new product launches from food and drink manufacturers.

The benefits of winning a Food Manufacture Excellence Award

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The secret ingredient to standing out in a competitive market

By Bethan Grylls

In an exclusive video, long-time headline sponsors and judges, Charlotte Langdon, partner at Menzies LLP, and finance and sustainability lead, Richard Singleton, sit down to discuss the upcoming Food Manufacture Excellence awards, including what they’ll...

A panel of expert speakers tackled the topic of ‘Safeguarding your factory and supply chain’ in a new webinar. Credit: Getty / alvarez

Short read

Is your factory safe?

By William Dodds

A panel of experts discuss how food and drink manufacturers can ensure that their health and safety practices are fit for purpose.

Strike action is to take place at Oscar Mayer's Wrexham plant

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Strikes to go ahead at Wrexham Oscar Mayer

By Gwen Ridler

Strikes are set to go ahead at Oscar Mayer’s Wrexham production plant following a dispute with workers union Unite over ‘fire and rehire’ claims.

Community Foods has secured an additional £6m to support its expansion plans

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Community Foods secures £6m funding boost

By Gwen Ridler

Dried fruits and nuts ingredients manufacturer Community Foods has secured an additional £6m to support its expansion plans, boosting total investment into the company to £23m.

The new products are available in supermarkets now. Credit: Warburtons

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Warburtons launches fresh NPD

By William Dodds

Warburtons has added two new products to its portfolio of baked goods – Belgian Waffles and Sesame Thin Bagels.

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