The Government’s plans to cap the cost of energy for businesses have been broadly welcomed by members of the food and drink industry, but concerns over the kind of support manufacturers can expect remain prevalent.
Scottish food tech firm Enough has completed construction of its flagship non-animal protein facility, reportedly one of the world’s largest of its kind.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’s (CCEP's) East Kilbride factory has created a major vision for digitalisation and automation, as operations director Seamus Kerrigan explains.
McCain Foods has acquired Neverlands-based frozen food firm Scelta Products for an undisclosed sum as it continues to expand in the frozen vegetable appetiser space.
Andrew Taylor, partner and head of restructuring at law firm Shakespeare Martineau, provides insight into how food and drink firms can avoid administration.
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Heineken UK has purchased the remaining shares in Beavertown Brewery assuming full ownership of London brewery while Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has announced proposals to close Jennings Brewery.
Food bosses have welcomed news that new Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced moves to cap business energy bills for six months but have asked for more details on the scheme.
Scottish premier Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to follow a new seven-point action plan from the Food and Drink Federation Scotland to help avoid further increases to the cost of food during this economic crisis.
Skyrocketing energy bills and a ‘cost of production crisis’ threaten to put small meat firms out of businesses unless new Prime Minster Liz Truss steps in to curb the price hikes, warned the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS).
Scotch Whisky distillers have called for the new Prime Minister Liz Truss and Chancellor to back the industry in the Autumn Budget by cancelling the planned double-digit tax increase.
Alternative proteins firm Planted has successfully closed a series B financing round of £61m, the largest funding round for the ‘faux meat’ manufacturer to date.
Cotswolds Distillery has unveiled plans to ramp up its production of English whisky and gin with the support of a £3m funding packaging from Santander UK.
Organic UK dairy co-operative Omsco (Organic Milk Suppliers Cooperative) has expanded into the US with the launch of its British Organic Dairy Co (BODC) branded range of cheddars into stores across the country.
Lotus Bakeries, the owner of brands Lotus Biscoff and Lotus Natural Foods, has revealed that it has faced challenges with “unprecedented” increases in costs as well as the uncertainties due to the Ukraine War.
Avara Foods's Wednesbury factory illustrates the company’s parallel priorities of investing in people and transformative technology, both of which are essential in the middle of the skills crisis, operations director Phil Davidson explains.
Blends Flavours & Colours has invested in significantly growing its canning capabilities as it moves away from plastic in response to its customers' needs, explains factory manager Andrew Richardson.
Kingsland Drinks Group has partnered with Manchester Still to create and install a new fermentation and distillation facility adjacent to its site in Irlam, Salford.
Leeds-based Northern Bloc, the natural ice cream company, has signed the lease on a new 18,000 sq ft site in the heart of the city after receiving a £1.2m investment from equity investor Gresham House Ventures.
McCain Foods has transformed its UK HQ in Scarborough to create a hybrid working area for its office staff in order to boost employee wellness and build on the company’s sustainability goals.
Mackie’s at Taypack, the Scottish crisp brand, has become wholly owned by the Taylor family after it purchased the remaining shares in the company from Mackie's of Scotland.
2 Sisters Food Group operating loss, Premier Foods’s overseas sales success and Barry Callebaut’s sales volume growth are all covered in this round-up of food financial results.
Assisi Pet Care, the Melton Mowbray based pet food company, has acquired natural dog and cat treats brand Pet Munchies Holdings for an undisclosed sum.
Meat processor Kepak has announced plans to invest £5.5m into its Merthyr site in Wales in reponse to a recent rise in demand for its products, creating more than 100 new jobs.
In this exclusive podcast interview, 1898 & Co. global director for utilities (power & water) and manufacturing Eric Ervin discussed cybersecurity in manufacturing and how to prepare the sector for potential cyber-attacks.
