Nestlé’s overall organic growth for the first half of 2024 was 2.1%, with real internal growth (RIG) strengthening in the second quarter of the year. Here's some of the topline figures...
The investment into its Coventry site has funded major renovations to staff facilities, with a new Doritos manufacturing line to be installed next month.
While there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to selecting the right type of renewable energy for your factory, there is certainly some low-hanging fruit worth grabbing at first.
With investment levels down more than 30% since 2019, Food Manufacture explores the reasons behind this dramatic decline and asks how the food and drink sector can get back on track.
Crisp maker Fairfields Farm has expanded production with the installation of a new fryer, part of a multi-million-pound investment in the company over the past year.
Seaweed Enterprises is rebranding under the new name of House of Seaweed, as it sets its sights on becoming a leading trade processing hub for the algae.
Branded sales continue to bolster Premier Foods’ revenues, as analysts question whether the food manufacturer is playing it too safe in its full-year outlook.
Today (17 June 2024) saw his Majesty Kings Charles III sharing the new UK Government’s priorities in the House of Lords, following Labour’s landslide victory last month.
Food and non-alcoholic drink inflation has seen another drop, falling from 1.7% in May to 1.5% in June 2024, but cost pressures still have a firm grip on the sector.
The premium gin brand has appointed a new distributor following the decision to end its agreement with Proximo UK after three years, alongside making another senior appointment.
Free-from ready meals manufacturer Kirsty’s has snagged a share of a £660m investment fund to help create new jobs and develop its food-to-go offering.
Fish firm Bakkafrost Scotland has revealed proposals that could see the closure of two of its facilities in the Highlands, threatening about 80 jobs across both sites.
While fewer grocery suppliers are experiencing issues, according to the Grocery Code Adjudicator’s (GCA) 2024 survey, less than half believe Amazon is consistently complying with the ‘Code’ that governs best practices.
Fresh Direct which supplies fresh foods to the foodservice sector has seen sales of its prepped produce shoot up in the last year as chefs look for kitchen time savers.
The cocoa sector is filled with difficulties, among them is the gaping living income gap, but regulation and consumers are driving (albeit slow) seismic shift – and demanding the evidence to back it up.
Following the announcement of a review into its Tuxford & Tebbutt site in January 2024, the dairy manufacturer has been forced to shut down production of the Leicester-based creamery.
Trewithen Dairy has been acquired by German yoghurts and desserts maker Ehrmann for an unknown sum, with plans to open a new production facility as it expands its reach into the UK market.
The UK supermarket is celebrating 125 years since William Morrison started the business as an egg and butter market stall in Bradford, with a butter celebrating the past.
Carlsberg’s acquisition of soft drinks maker Britvic could be back on the table, after PepsiCo agrees to waive a clause potentially blocking its takeover.
Bedale-based sausage maker Heck! Food has invested £150k in solar energy production at its Kirklington headquarters in its continuing mission to become net zero.
Berkshire-based producer The Kennet Crayfish Company has created the ‘UK’s largest’ processing facility for crayfish in a bid to corner a market currently dominated by foreign imports.
Bakery products manufacturer Baker & Baker has invested £2.9m into its cookie production line at its Wirral site, expanding production and creating new jobs.
Industry analysis of 2024’s first quarter has revealed disappointing news for UK trade and manufacturing revenues, with numbers taking a big hit – but new opportunities to enhance existing trade deals may offer light at end of the tunnel.
As the UK general election looms, Food Manufacture pulls together the core asks of six different federations representing the food and beverage sector.
The new owners of York-based brewer Ainsty Ales have pledged their commitment to the further growth of the business, following a six-figure investment from local entrepreneurs.
