Inside food & drink manufacturing
While many in food manufacturing tout automation as the future, Dunbia Cross Hands is proving that sometimes the smartest investment isn’t another robot. Food Manufacture steps inside the meat factory to speak with site director, Carlos Silva.
Calls for greater food self-sufficiency are growing louder in an era defined by climate disruption, biosecurity threats and geopolitical instability. But purely focusing on domestic supply would be a mistake.
An Aberdeenshire family baker is aiming to expand into new territory with the opening of a new butcher shop.
Discount supermarket chain Lidl has launched a “first-of-its-kind” hybrid meat range, hitting shelves this week.
A British poultry firm has unveiled plans to invest over £100 million across the next three years to strengthen its operations.
The meat processor has finished a major update at its Cambridgeshire poultry farm, which will increase capacity and introduce new facilities designed to improve operations.
Poultry specialist 2 Sisters Food Group has lodged an application to change the environmental permit for its Flintshire facility.
Unite the Union says it has lodged a formal complaint with the Northern Ireland Executive over the use of agency workers at Pilgrim’s Europe’s Enniskillen facility.
Boparan Holdings has appointed former Co-op executive Matt Hood as its new managing director for commercial and brand development.
A Scottish fish processing firm has been fined after one of its workers suffered serious injuries when he became entangled in machinery.
Brazilian meat powerhouse JBS has revisited its bid to take full control of American firm Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (PPC).
American meat processing multinational Tyson Foods is making sweeping changes to its beef operations across the US.
The ongoing industrial action at Pilgrim’s Europe’s Enniskillen facility is set to reach fever pitch this week.
A subsidiary of meat producer Cranswick Plc has appeared before Nottingham Justice Centre in connection with animal welfare offences.
The UK sausage brand owned by Pilgrim’s has entered the frozen ready meals category with six new products.
The poultry factory in Derby owned by British businessman, Ranjit Singh Boparan, is set to close.
A dog food brand has withdrawn all of its fresh meal products after reports emerged that a recent recipe change may cause sight loss.
Pilgrim’s Europe has announced its intention to acquire Walkers Deli & Sausage Company from Samworth Brothers.
The British Poultry Council (BPC) is marking a decade of antibiotic stewardship reporting with its lowest-ever usage figures.
The owner of 2Sisters has acquired MuscleFood, but after years of losses and a failed turnaround under its former owner, can one of the food industry’s most experienced dealmakers restore its fortunes?
Sales of lamb and pork via food delivery apps are growing, defying a £400 million decline in the takeaway market.
Pilgrim’s Europe workers in Enniskillen are set to escalate their ongoing strike action in a dispute over pay.
Sussex-based manufacturer Higgidy has won a tender to supply Brighton & Hove Albion’s matchday pies.
A criminal investigation has been launched after four men arrested and illegal meat removed from market.
2 Sisters Food Group’s recent water supply issues at its Devon factory gives pause for thought when it comes to contingency plans. British Poultry Council (BPC) chief executive, Richard Griffiths, explores.
Aleph Farms has secured a historic regulatory approval for its cultivated beef in Singapore.
Beef and lamb processor ABP has acquired a minority stake in Dovecote Park, Waitrose’s exclusive beef, veal and venison supplier.
British feed manufacturer ABN has unveiled plans to leave the UK monogastric compound feed market.
Poultry group Scandi Standard has bought Irish manufacturer Glenhaven Foods to strengthen its ready-to-eat portfolio.
Meat supplier Cranswick has posted strong results in its first-quarter trading update, despite challenging market conditions.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a mammoth recall of around 1.6 million eggs over salmonella fears.
Major pork supplier Cranswick has acquired a stake in Bristol-based challenger brand The Jolly Hog.
While other headwinds are becoming fiercer, price parity may be on the horizon
Roberts of Port Dinorwic CEO Mark Rodgers speaks to Food Manufacture about how he spearheaded an impressive turnaround.
New guidance to help businesses bring ‘lab-grown meat’ and other novel foods safely to market has been published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
Antibiotic use in pigs has fallen by 72% since 2015, the latest figures have shown.
A meat manufacturer has recalled several ham products because of a possible listeria contamination issue.
Leading poultry producer 2 Sisters Food Group has appointed Sarah Bull as its new development director for its meals division.
A major supermarket chain has recalled its Coronation Chicken Pasta because of concerns over undeclared milk.
A leading kebab manufacturer has been fined £500,000 for misleading customers by selling meat that was primarily made up of skin and fat.
Company and director ordered to pay over £467,000 for diverting meat not fit for human consumption.
Pastry manufacturer Ginsters has won over the ‘Gregs’ this National Sausage Roll Day as part of a light‑hearted new campaign.
Marks & Spencer has restructured its food leadership team with the appointment of two new senior executives.
The international meat producer has announced major job cuts amidst restructure and profit losses.
The High Court has found that the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has been taxing slaughterhouses unlawfully through its charging for official controls.
The world’s first-ever dedicated cultivated meat farm is opening in the Netherlands, heralding a new dawn for the sector.
An Irish meat producer has issued a recalled over undeclared allergen fears.
Humane League activists have ‘handed’ giant keys to statues of former British prime ministers in a protest against farming caged hens.
Last week saw protests held outside the Hilton London Bankside during Unilever’s AGM, and outside Unilever House HQ as activists called on leadership to uphold the company’s global cage-free egg commitment. Food Manufacture spoke to one of the protesters...
Hefty investment and expanded poultry capacity have helped fuel double-digit growth at the food manufacturer as demand for premium and protein continues.