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Darren Osborn, Henley Bridge's new digital strategy director (left); father and son Simon and William Theakston (from L-R, top right); and Brian Meyer, Holmach's new projects director (bottom, right)

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Latest food and drink hires and promotions

By Bethan Grylls

Here is a round-up of the latest appointments from the food and drink industry, including a raft of new positions at ingredients supplier Henley Bridge after a record breaking year.

The 8th March marks International Women's Day. Credit: Getty/MURAVAdesign

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Women lead on ‘conscious capitalism’ in food and drink

By Pip Murray

Pip & Nut founder and chief executive Pip Murray discusses how women are leading the vanguard for ‘conscious capitalism’ and greater environmental, social and governance standards for manufacturers, as well as how her experience as a woman in the...

Food Manufacture visited Baker & Baker's gluten-free facility last month to meet the team

Me & My Team

Baker & Baker and the gluten-free factory

By Matt Ball

Matt Ball, Baker & Baker’s plant manager within its gluten-free site in West Sussex, talks about the facility’s growth in innovation and capability, and how he’s championing safety and retention in his team.

Professor Susan Jebb will step down in June 2024. Credit: FSA

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FSA chair to step down in June

By William Dodds

Food Standards Agency (FSA) chair Professor Susan Jebb will step down from the role at the end of June.

The brewery was acquired in May 2023. Credit: Getty / STasker

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Black Sheep Brewery CEO steps down

By William Dodds

Black Sheep Brewery has announced that its chief executive Charlene Lyons is stepping down to “pursue other interests”.

Further strike action at Suntory Beverage & Food’s factory in Gloucestershire has been called off. Image: Getty

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Strike action called off at Suntory factory

By Gwen Ridler

Workers at Suntory Beverage & Food’s factory in Gloucestershire have called off strike action after securing a new pay deal with the manufacturer.

Princes has launched a new training programme in partnership with Multiverse. Image: Multiverse

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Princes launches data skills training for employees

By Gwen Ridler

Food and drink manufacturer Princes has partnered with digital apprenticeships provider Multiverse to launch a new training academy to empower its employees with advanced analytics and data skills.

Looking for a new job? Here's five food companies with open opportunities. Credit: Getty/courtneyk

Job Seekers

Five F&B vacancies

By Bethan Grylls

Job Seekers is back with another vacancy round-up - from quality to compliance, here’s the latest food and drink jobs on offer.

The Shropshire Review called for the Government to develop a more considered and coherent immigration policy

We need to talk about…

Migrant labour within food and drink manufacturing

By Rod Addy

Food processors have struggled for decades to fill vital positions and Provision Trade Federation director general Rod Addy argues that the Government’s current approach to immigration will not help.

Step inside the 2024 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards

Food Manufacture Excellence Awards

Relive the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2024

By Gwen Ridler

Relive the glitz and glamour of the 2024 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards as we take a tour around the venue and speak with some of the winners in this exclusive video.

The Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2024 winners have been announced - drum roll, please!

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Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2024 winners revealed...

By Bethan Grylls

The London Hilton Bankside was awash with celebration as hundreds of food and beverage producers joined together to honour their team’s achievements - and it was an extraordinary night for Arla Foods which saw a triple win.

Why choose an apprenticeship in food manufacturing?

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You're hired: Why I chose a food manufacturing apprenticeship

By Bethan Grylls

It’s National Apprentice Week 2024 and to mark this great initiative, we heard from Jack Trafford, who started a manufacturing apprenticeship at Nestlé UK & Ireland in Halifax after wanting a career change.

Every single banana bought at Sainsbury’s will now contribute towards paying thousands of workers a fairer wage

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Sainsbury’s paying premium for bananas

By Bethan Grylls

The supermarket has invested in living wages for workers of its best-selling fruit – the banana – three years ahead of a wider industry commitment.

Pictured: Kavita Jain and Tim Warren

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Two Unilever leaders join Mars Wrigley

By Bethan Grylls

Two new recruits will join the senior leadership team at Mars Wrigley Global Emerging Markets (GEM) as the snacking business looks to strengthen its global position and innovation offering.

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