The UK Government plans to take a ‘light touch’ approach to post-Brexit checks on food in a bid to avoid red tape a bureaucracy, according to the exports minister.
With insights from across the food processing industry, Food Manufacture explores how ingredient sourcing has changed with a view towards sustainability, before learning more about the major trends driving innovation and change.
After a year of engagement and discussion which sought to understand the gaps in the current and varied processes industry uses to gather and share environmental data, a Food Data Transparency Partnership (FDTP) paper has been published outlining the...
More than half of UK food industry businesses say adopting new technologies is a key priority, but access to funding is making it difficult to turn into a reality.
Denise Rion, British Frozen Food Federation’s head of technical, explores the increasingly complex asks of 'Not for EU' labelling and highlights how an expansion of the scheme to GB imports will cause havoc.
The Cold Chain Federation has urged the UK Government to postpone the full implementation of the new Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) until October 2024.
Dairy-free chocolate maker Moo Free is strengthening its sustainability credentials with the launch of The Hub, a business tool offering the manufacturer complete traceability across its supply chain.
Consumers are increasingly turning to meat during mealtimes, but cost-of-living pressures have driven cost-conscious families to choose cheaper cuts and more filling dishes.
The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) has expressed concerns that the UK won’t be ready for full vet checks when the ‘educational period’ ends later this month.
Tightening supplies of beef on the global market presents increased export opportunities for Welsh producers and greater price stability going into 2025, according to Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).
With tractor strikes in the streets, does UK fresh produce matter to the UK Government? Mark Jones, food and drink lawyer and partner at law firm, Gordons LLP, explores.
The food and drink supply chain is less than a month away from a complete breakdown as operators struggle to understand the Border Target Operating Model, due to come into force this month, warned trade body Logistics UK.
Food Manufacture looks at whether start-ups with strong ethical and sustainable foundations can make meaningful and positive change in the way things are done.
While Britain is a nation of chocolate lovers, two thirds of consumers believe chocolate eggs comprise too much packaging – yet despite concerns over sustainability and inflation, we’ll still be dipping into our pockets for the sweet stuff.
Urgent political action is needed for effective short-term crisis preparedness and response coordination, and for longer-term crisis prevention in the food and drink supply chain, according to EIT Food.
Several figures from throughout the British food supply chain met in Hertfordshire on 20 March 2024 to discuss how public sector providers can better work together with farmers and food producers.
Nick Ryan, the co-founder and CCO of revenue management firm Acumen, looks at how food and drink manufacturers can ensure they are benefiting from supermarket loyalty schemes.
The price of food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 0.2% during February 2024, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The UK is to lift the current import tariff on California prune juice as it continues to navigate trade deals with its partners in the Indo-Pacific bloc.
We are in a period of considerable instability fuelled by political, economic and environmental challenges – Food Manufacture’s latest webinar gathered four experts to take stock on what’s been happening. Here’s the highlights…
The food businesses must face their fears over warehouse automation and rediscover their ‘appetite for risk’ if they wish to keep up in one of the fastest moving sectors in the world, according to supply chain systems provider Invar Group.
In this exclusive report for Food Manufacture, food commodity and price data analyst Mintec explores the shifts in oil prices and the drivers behind the changes.
Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has called for greater levels of collaboration across the food and drink industry as well as more support from the UK Government.
A 4.2% increase in the levy paid by producers and abattoirs in Wales is essential to the sustainability and profitability of the Welsh meat sector, according to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs has launched a consultation around new labelling proposals which will impact meat products such as pork and bacon – and while most welcome the move, the NFU warns we must be careful not to think labelling...
Changing weather conditions – from extreme heat to sudden frosts, wildfires and harsh winds – are impacting the delicate process that goes into growing, cultivating and making wine around the world.
The trade report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), which assessed the period between January and December 2023, warns that new trade barrier rules could reverse export growth.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that the acquisition of Tereos UK & Ireland (TUKI) by Tate & Lyle Sugars (TLS) could lead to higher sugar prices.
The association which represents the interests of UK temperature-controlled logistics has written to the Defra Secretary with concerns over Border Target Operating Model plans to come later this year.
