Profitable growth is every organisation’s dream – but it usually comes with a raft of challenges. So how do you navigate growth and expansion, with the best chances of profit at the end?
Pilgrim’s UK’s recovery and growth plan is progressing well as operational losses drop by 84%, with the company continuing to make big decisions to help face challenging market.
Food and beverage mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity is on the rise but there is a significant absence in middle to higher market deals compared to last year, according to Oghma Partners’ latest review of the sector.
The Scottish biscuit and cake company has witnessed an uplift post-pandemic, as 2022 saw its annual turnover rise from £142.4m to £164.6m but profits didn't quite recover.
On the eve of the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences, the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) is calling on political leaders to support British businesses through a ‘seismic’ period of regulatory change.
This year’s Food Safety Briefing theme is science and data – with four special guest experts from Mars Global Food Safety Center, the Food Standards Agency, Unibloc, and Imprint Analytics joining us to share their knowledge.
McDonald’s UK & Ireland and Guenther Bakeries UK Limited have opened the doors to a new bakery following £38m investment that will create fresh buns exclusively for the restaurant chain’s burgers.
Food manufacturers could soon be able to embrace on demand 3D printing to replace broken parts on the production line, thanks to new technology developed by industrial 3D printing firm Addition Design.
Plant-based meat business THIS has received £1.5m of investment from broadcaster ITV in exchange for advertising inventory across its channels and streaming service.
Following a £1.4m investment, Multivac’s Swindon site has seen an impressive facelift, with the facility now prepped for regional training and extensive customer demos.
In this exclusive interview, TNA global XR manager Natasha Avelange talks to Food Manufacture about the role that VR will play in the creation of the future food factory.
Food Manufacture’s upcoming webinar, streaming on 27 September, brings together an expert panel to offer guidance on expanding into new markets for profitable growth.
Fresh dog food manufacturer Butternut Box has expanded into a new 12,412m2 facility on the back of a recent £280m investment from new and existing investors.
History has served up some tough lessons for the food sector and although we've enhanced our controls, we're not out of the woods yet. Here, we recap the key take homes presented at the inaugural Food Safety Innovation (FSI) Conference last...
Marsh, a leading insurance broker and risk advisor, recently highlighted several big threats producers should be aware of in 2023. Here we summarise the findings and how one might mitigate against them.
Food Manufacture hears from several notable experts in machinery and maintenance to understand how food producers can avoid downtime as a result of machine failure.
Dairy farmers supplying to supermarket giant Sainsbury’s are set to benefit from an additional £6m annual investment by the retailer to support farms for the future.
Adam Goves, sector lead – manufacturing and industry at IES, explains why collaboration and technology are key in reaching net zero targets in food and beverage production.
When growers and processors become more integrated, data-sharing can unlock improvements for all. Eamonn Cullen, market manager peeling at TOMRA Food, explains how...
Insolvencies of UK food and drink manufacturing companies surged 108% in the year ended June 2023, according to new research from supply chain management consultancy Inverto.
Fish processor Iceland Seafood International (ISI) has agreed to sell its UK business to Danish value-added manufacturer Espersen A/S for an undisclosed sum.
Supply chain and procurement director Gary Lake tells Food Manufacture a little about himself and his role at The Collective Dairy in the next edition of All in a Day's Work.
UK shoppers’ appetite for frozen food continues to remain strong, as the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) reports increased growth for the sector in the second quarter of 2023.
As World Water Week draws to a close, Wrap and WWF are calling on the food and drink industry to recognise the “very real” and growing water security risk.
Research from Zellis has identified a worrying turnover trend in manufacturing in the UK and Ireland, with a third of employees saying they’re unmotivated by their current job. So what will make them stay...?
Anglesey sea salt company Halen Môn has been awarded B Corp status, joining a growing group of 29 Welsh-based companies. But what does this certification mean and why are so many F&B brands keen to claim such a title?
Welsh game could provide a cheaper, healthier option for hospitals and schools looking for lean, high protein meat and should be given equal billing to regularly used staples like chicken, beef and lamb, according to the organisers of the Welsh Game Fair.
