In 2026, sustainability has been thrust into the public eye more than ever before, as food manufacturers have battled a succession of natural and geopolitical crises.
Download and read the 2026 Sustainability Report
The UK’s hottest summer on record has just ended, and the resulting drought has laid bare the vital need for rapid and sustained investment in sustainability and food resilience, with major economic and political disruption adding fuel to the fire.
This exclusive report examines the key sustainability issues facing the food manufacturing industry today and features case studies from some of the sector’s biggest names, including Nestlé and Pilgrim’s Europe, exploring how major players are reacting and adapting to changing regulations and consumer demands.
We ask key industry stakeholders whether net zero is still truly achievable as priorities begin to shift, and delve into the day-to-day issues posed by growing regulatory constraints that are already affecting emissions tracking and reporting, waste management and packaging.
Hear directly from food manufacturers including ABP, Samworth Brothers and Oscar Mayer as they reveal how they are fine-tuning their operations in response to a changing climate and working to protect local ecosystems.
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Food Manufacture’s 2026 Sustainability Report has been kindly sponsored by MULTIVAC UK and Geo Green Power UK.