A potential sale of Hain Celestial’s UK arm, Hain Daniels, could see the firm split up into its component parts to increase the value of the business, according to Rollits corporate finance director Julian Wild.
Seeds and nuts producer Whitworths is seeking to enter the lucrative plant-based ready meal sector with a new range planned for next year, as the firm announced a reduction in turnover in its full-year results.
Trade union GMB Scotland has hit out at US president Donald Trump’s intention to apply 25% tariffs on Scotch whisky as part of any future trade deals, with Brexit on the horizon.
Poultry producers have welcomed the news that the share of consumers in the UK visiting chicken outlets and restaurants has shot up from 40% in the last year.
High-street baker Greggs has revealed plans to stockpile key ingredients – including bacon and tuna – in anticipation of supply chain disruption in the wake of Brexit.
Staying on top of flavour trends, effective reformulation and foodservice sales have all contributed to the success of chutney and relishes producer Shaws, according to managing director Jan Docker.
The Welsh Whisky Company has announced plans to open a £5m distillery and create new jobs in Llandudno, north Wales with support from the Welsh government.
A factory in Leicester that manufactures Fox's Glacier Mints will be closed by the end of the year, with multiple job losses coming as part of the proposals.
Stephen Crabb, head of operations for salt and bicarbonate at British Salt, explains why the level of purity his plant can get to has worldwide appeal.
Complications in the liquid milk market have impacted the performance of dairy giants Müller and Arla, with both posting significant downturns in their 2018 full-year results.
Small and medium-sized (SME) food and drink businesses in Wales and Northern Ireland are set to benefit from a €1.2m (£1.09m) European project aimed at broadening their knowledge and capacity to supply the growing demand for innovative healthy food.
Food and drink businesses in Wales should plan for the 31 October Brexit deadline regardless of whether they export to the EU or not, according to the Welsh Government.
Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) has confirmed that it is to wind down operations at its Aberdeen depot with the potential loss of 45 jobs, amid upheaval in the fresh milk supply chain.
Closer collaboration with farmers has enabled beef processor Pickstock Telford to show a 15-percentage point uplift in prime carcases hitting their specifications over three months to the end of July.
Finding the perfect small business to build into a nationwide brand has proved to be a massive success, as the owners of The Tofoo Company explain in this exclusive podcast interview.
From a senior appointment at one of the UK’s largest chilled supply chain operators to export success for the British Game Alliance, we round-up some of the latest developments in the food and drink manufacturing industry.
UK food processors pump £30bn into the economy, representing 15.1% of manufacturing output, according to an analysis produced by Santander and manufacturers' organisation Make UK.
UK-based ingredients manufacturer Soya International has been acquired by vegetable oils and fats processor AAK, headquartered in Sweden, for an undisclosed sum, in a bid to become the world’s leading supplier of soy-based emulsifier lecithin.
Associated British Foods (ABF) continues to be a safe bet within the food and drink manufacturing industry, despite taking a hit from dwindling sugar profits, according to industry experts.
Packets of Kent Crisps will soon appear at the Walt Disney World Resort theme park in Florida, after a successful pitch at part of the Government’s Food is GREAT campaign.
Dawn Foods has made 'significant investment' in a new automated dry packing line at its Evesham factory in Worcestershire, following the launch of revamped packaging across its entire product portfolio.
Innovation and knowing where your strengths lie are the key factors in setting up a successful food start-up, according to Gusto boss and Green & Black’s co-founder Craig Sams.
Private equity firm Towerbrook has reportedly set its sights on acquiring 2 Sisters-owned Fox’s Biscuits as part of a mega merger to create a new European biscuit business.
Black Sheep, the North Yorkshire-based brewery, is to build a new plant that will feature a bottling line capable of delivering 6,000 units per hour, Food Manufacture has learned.
Mak Tok founder William Chew talks to Food Manufacture about his appearance on last week’s episode of the hit BBC show Dragons’ Den, and what drove him to pitch for investment in his chilli paste company.
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) has called on the Government to guarantee beef finisher returns in order to stabilise production and restore confidence in the sector.
