Private equity firm takes majority stake in Strathmore Foods
A private equity group has taken a majority stake in Scottish ready-meals manufacturer Strathmore Food.
Chilled & Fresh
Pret CFO to depart
The food-to-go specialist has announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer as Gustavo Peixoto gets set to leave.
Vegetable supplier fined after worker suffers life-changing injuries
A vegetable products supplier has been fined £10,000 after an employee suffered life-changing hand injuries.
PepsiCo: Stronger supply chains start on the farm
With food manufacturers under growing pressure to build more resilient supply chains, PepsiCo’s global agricultural vice president, Rob Meyers, believes agricultural capability must become a strategic priority for the sector.
Sunny & Luna founder: ‘When it comes to fresh pasta, everything has been a bit boring’
Giulia Berretti joins Food Manufacture on its podcast to talk challenging perceptions, shaking up aisles, and female-led brands.
Aldi recruiting for 600 roles at new distribution centre
German discounter Aldi is recruiting for 600 roles at its new automated distribution centre in Bardon, Leicestershire.
Government to back English organic farming as supply chain worries mount
The organic sector has welcomed the government’s plan to increase England’s organic farmland to 10%.
Greencore raises guidance again as it enjoys “monumental” end to 2026
Greencore has raised its profit guidance for the second consecutive quarter as it caps off a strong end to the year.
Greencore pulls products from Tesco and M&S due to Salmonella risk
A major food manufacturer has recalled several of its products from Tesco and M&S due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
Northern Irish veg and ready meals producer sees profit jump to £1.46M
Vegetable processor and ready meals manufacturer, Mash Direct, is stepping up its investment into automation following a strong 2025 performance.
Borough Broth launches non-UPF gravy
Borough Broth has expanded into gravy with two flavours hitting Sainsbury’s shelves earlier this month.
Soreen and Ginsters owner fined close to £600K as workers suffer “severe” injuries
One of the UK’s biggest food manufacturing firms has been fined close to £600,000 after two workers were severely injured.
Waitrose pulls olives from sale due to Listeria contamination
Waitrose has recalled a black olive product from its shelves due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
Waitrose to pump £10M into re-vamping ready meals
Waitrose is planning to invest £10 million in improving the quality and variety of its ready meals.
Aldi Yorkshire potato supplier invests £1.65M into new tech
Yorkshire potato supplier Cockerill invests £1.65 million in automation and future growth as Aldi partnership continues to grow.
Chiltern Capital acquires majority stake in Fylde Fresh
The UK private investor has bought a controlling stake in Lancashire potato and veg processor, Fylde Fresh and Fabulous (FFF), for an undisclosed sum.
Tesco pulls widely sold sandwich filler from shelves over packaging blunder
Tesco has withdrawn a widely sold coleslaw product after it was discovered that some packs may contain the wrong product entirely, posing an allergen risk.
Tesco pulls widely sold pasta salad over E. coli risk
Tesco has recalled a widely sold pasta dish from its shelves over fears of contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
Wraps sold in Iceland withdrawn by manufacturer over E. coli fears
Summit Foods is recalling several of its filled wrap products because of possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC).
Major US food poisoning outbreak intensifies with 345 new cases
The United States’ ongoing battle with a major food poisoning outbreak linked to Mexican-produced lettuce has intensified this week.
Greencore pulls Asda and Morrisons pasta products over listeria fears
Greencore is recalling several Asda and Morrisons pasta products because of a possible listeria contamination.
Greencore upgrades profit guidance following Bakkavor acquisition
Greencore has raised its profit guidance as its acquisition of rival food manufacturer Bakkavor begins to pay dividends.
Water restrictions threaten animal welfare at 2 Sisters Devon site
2 Sisters Food Group has restarted chicken production today at its factory in Willand, Devon, after a two-day closure due to water supply issues.
Leading convenience brand recalls ready meal over undeclared allergen
A leading convenience retailer has recalled a chicken and mushroom sauce ready meal because of concerns over undeclared soya.
Fruit supplier pulls products from six major supermarkets over salmonella risk
A prepared fruit firm that supplies major supermarkets has recalled several of its products because of possible contamination with Salmonella.
Misinformation circulates around new EU Listeria rules
New EU Listeria regulations are set to come into force next month – as misinformation circulates, we speak to the European Chilled Food Federation Rapporteur on Listeria and FSA to offer a clear and accurate outline.
Birds Eye owner says fresh food default is costing UK families over £500 a year in wasted produce
Europe’s “fresh-first” habits are costing households up to £539 a year, a new report by food manufacturer Nomad Foods has revealed.
Lincolnshire veg producer invests in new forklift fleet
Vegetable producer AH Worth has invested in a new forklift fleet to strengthen its operational safety and efficiency.
Oscar Mayer sees continued leadership shakeup as profits rebound
The chilled foods manufacturer has announced a new senior commercial appointment as its CCO departs.
Half of UK food at risk due to government oversight
Half of UK food relies on the cold chain, yet the UK Government is overlooking its role in food security and resilience, argues the Cold Chain Federation (CCF).
Bristol food supplier fined for unacceptable hygiene failings
A Bristol-based food supplier has been fined £28,000 after a council inspection found “unacceptable” hygiene levels.
Aldi commits £5BN to UK food suppliers
The discount supermarket has signed a series of long-term supplier agreements worth £5 billion to UK farming and food production.
London fruit and veg wholesaler fined £100k for shocking hygiene conditions
A London fruit and vegetable seller has been fined £100,000 for putting customers’ health at risk due to poor food hygiene standards.
Manager jailed after defrauding major UK food supplier out £700K
A man has been jailed for nearly four years after defrauding one of the UK’s leading fresh food suppliers out of £700,000.
Is this the beginning of the end for bagged greens?
Tech company Home Harvest is reimagining the leafy greens and herb category with the introduction of a smart indoor farm for the home.
Oscar Mayer CEO: ‘We’re pushing boundaries that haven’t been pushed before’
In an exclusive site visit, Food Manufacture steps inside Oscar Mayer’s NASA-inspired gastro hub, and hears from CEO Ian Toal about its innovative, new Players World Kitchen Range.
Good4U recalls sprout packs over salmonella fears
Irish health food brand Good4U has recalled its Super Sprouts Super Greens product over potential salmonella contamination concerns.
Tribute: Lord Haskins, the Northern Foods pioneer who reshaped the British food industry
Chris Haskins was a giant of the food industry, helping to revolutionise the British sector throughout the second half of the 20th century.
Co-op renews pledge to exclusively sell British-grown strawberries
Co-op Group is set to become the first UK retailer to move to 100% British strawberries for the fourth year running.
Driscoll’s hires Coca-Cola’s senior vice president
The leading fresh berry company, Driscoll’s, has announced the appointment of a new CFO.
All in a Day’s Work: Behind the scenes with a pasta brand CEO
This month Food Manufacture hears from Giulia Berretti, chief executive officer and founder of pasta brand, Sunny & Luna.
Surrey food manufacturer enters administration
Quantuma has been appointed administrators of the private label food producer, Fairoak Foods.
Over 40 jobs lost as King Foods shutters
More than 40 jobs have been lost as Aberdeenshire-based meat and fish supplier, King Foods, succumbs to years of adverse trading.
Branston general manager departs
The potato supplier bid farewells to its Ilminster general manager after almost a decade at the business.
£3M awarded to precision breeding project to save waning UK tomato sector
A group made up of industry stakeholders and research partners has received government funding aimed at revitalising the UK’s dwindling tomato industry.
Greencore completes £1.2BN Bakkavor acquisition
The deal makes Greencore the UK market leader across five own-label categories: sandwiches, ready meals, salads, pizzas and desserts.
Borough Broth brings back chicken phở with revamped recipe
Prompted by customer feedback, the London organic broth manufacturer has relaunched its Organic Chicken Pho Broth with a new recipe.
Gü expands its portfolio by tapping into pistachio’s surging popularity
British dessert brand Gü is expanding its product portfolio with the launch of its new Salted Pistachio Cheesecake.
Gü unveils colourful new packaging as part of global rebrand
British dessert brand Gü has kicked off a top-down global redesign with the launch of a new brand platform.
Richmond launches latest meat-free NPD just in time for Christmas
Richmond Sausages is set to expand its meat-free portfolio with the launch of a new sub-range, ‘Veggie Tasty’.