Confectionery & Snacks

Rainbow Dust makes strategic acquisition

Rainbow Dust makes strategic acquisition

By Bethan Grylls

To complement its existing expertise in cake decorating, Preston-based Rainbow Dust has added fellow cake topping and sugar crafters Squires Kitchen to its fold.

Consumers share distrust in food companies

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Consumers share distrust in food companies

By Gwen Ridler

Consumers don’t trust food companies to make their products healthier, according to new polling data from YouGov, as Recipe for Change pens an open letter to government calling for a more ambitious plan for a healthier food industry.

Cadbury sharing bars to be wrapped in 80% recycled plastic

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Cadbury sharing bars to be wrapped in 80% recycled plastic

By Gwen Ridler

Mondelēz’s Cadbury core sharing bars sold in the UK and Ireland will now be wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging, the highest percentage of recycled flexible plastic used within the brand globally.

Halloween food and drink product launches

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Halloween food and drink product launches

By Gwen Ridler

The boys and ghouls will soon be out trick or treating, but what treats will consumers be raising their spirits with this Halloween? Food Manufacture rounds-up some of the spookiest new product launches this holiday season.

The latest food and drink industry vacancies

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The latest food and drink industry vacancies

By Gwen Ridler

Ready to make a move in your food and drink industry career? We round-up the latest vacancies available on FoodmanJobs to help you on your job hunt.

Quality Street goes plastic-free this Christmas

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Quality Street goes plastic-free this Christmas

By Gwen Ridler

Tubs of Quality Street will be ditching the plastic this Christmas in favour of an all paper tub in a move that has the potential to significantly cut CO2 emissions for the brand.

Demand for British brands on the rise in the US

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Demand for British brands on the rise in the US

By Gwen Ridler

British brands are growing in popularity in the US, with more than a third of consumers likely to purchase UK products, but price pressures are hindering their growth of the market.

September food and drink NPD round-up

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September food and drink NPD round-up

By Gwen Ridler

The past month has seen food and drink manufacturers launch a bevy of new products on to store shelves. We round-up some of the stand out products from the month of September.

You are what you eat

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You are what you eat

By Bethan Grylls

Food Manufacture explores the movement towards ‘mood inspired’ products within food and drink and the trends you should be keeping top of mind.

Sweet treats lead latest food NPD round-up

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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.

Navigating through a crisis

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Navigating through a crisis

By Jon Poole

Nothing stretches and tests a leader more than being faced with a crisis. And food, perhaps more than any other sector, has the potential to throw up some pretty significant crises to challenge the very best of leaders. Sharing his experiences this...

What's up for grabs at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2025?

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What's up for grabs at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2025?

By Bethan Grylls

Whether you're a start-up or an industry leader, the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards invite food and drink processors to showcase their capabilities and celebrate the efforts and achievements of their companies and teams. Here, we summarise each of...

What's next for cocoa prices?

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What's next for cocoa prices?

By Carol Oldbury

Carol Oldbury, managing director at Hames Chocolate, offers her exclusive insights on the state of cocoa prices.

Summer 2024 NPD launches

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Summer 2024 NPD launches

By Bethan Grylls

Non-HFFS ice cream flavoured cereal, a new venture for Napolina, and oat drink innovations feature in our second summer new product development launch round-up.

The latest summer F&B launches

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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.

Mondelēz fined €337.5m for hindering EU trade

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Mondelēz fined €337.5m for hindering EU trade

By William Dodds

The European Commission has fined Mondelēz International €337.5m for hindering the cross-border trade of chocolate, biscuits and coffee products between EU member states.

Brits admit to ultra-processed food addiction

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Brits admit to ultra-processed food addiction

By Gwen Ridler

UK consumers admit to being addicted to ultra-processed foods (UPFs), with a vast majority consuming them at least once a week, according to new research by healthy eating platform Lifesum.

British rock candy faces extinction

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British rock candy faces extinction

By Bethan Grylls

Ten Blackpool-based confectionery manufacturers have come together to urge UK Government to grant rock origin protection status after ‘cheap, imitation imports’ place their businesses at risk.

Newbury flavour house secures second site

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Newbury flavour house secures second site

By Bethan Grylls

Following rapid year-on-year growth, flavour expert I.T.S is set to expand its capabilities as it invests into a new site close to its existing premises in Berkshire.