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).
Consumers are ditching the chocolate bars and reaching for healthy snacks in their pursuit of foods that have a significant impact on wellness and health, according to UK wholesaler Epicurium.
Nestlé shareholders have hit out at the manufacturer for its reliance on sales of less healthy foods, threatening a resolution to force the food giant to focus on healthier foods at its annual general meeting.
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...
The veterinary sector faces a significant crisis of leadership and vision that won’t be fixed by inflating the workforce, according to the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS).
A lawsuit filed against meat processing giant JBS in the US should serve as a “wake up call” for food and drink manufacturers when publishing environmental targets, Dr Emily Pope of Trinity AgTech has said.
Drinks manufacturer Capri-Sun has launched its first ever fully recyclable pouch across 200ml single serve packs of its Orange and Blackcurrant & Apple flavours.
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.
A new £14m project to develop sustainable microbial foods has been launched by researchers from the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University.
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 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.
Mike Hedges, CEO of Little Moons, has stepped down with immediate effect, with the company now actively seeking for a replacement at the same time as exploring the consolidation of its operations.
The Organic British brand All Things Butter, which attracted investment from the co-founders of Lucky Chap Entertainment, Josey McNamara and Thomas Ackerley, has achieved a major supermarket milestone.
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.
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...
Wednesday 6 March 2024 saw the UK Chancellor announcing the 2024 Spring Budget; while many welcomed the alcohol duty news, others were left disappointed at its lack of attention to small to medium businesses.
The Wrexham Lager Beer Co has unveiled a comprehensive brand refresh which covers it existing range, marketing identity, merchandise and new product formats.
The acquisition of Hampshire Cheese Company will see the fourth-generation, Lancashire business becoming the UK’s largest independent soft cheesemaker.
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.
Food Manufacture’s upcoming webinar brings together expert panel to provide overview of UK economy and geopolitical climate, as they strive to help food producers minimise disruption in volatile times.
While food and drink manufacturers contribute more than £35bn to the UK economy, critical investment has declined, highlighting the need for government to do more, says FDF chief executive.
Innocent Drinks has launched a £1m fund to support regenerative agriculture, as Nestlé and Diageo partner to protect and restore the countryside in Yorkshire.
Food was the only manufacturing category to see profitability stall over the ‘crucial’ Christmas period, according to inventory management software brand Unleashed latest Manufacturer’s Health Index.
The digital age is upon us, but are food and drink manufacturers ready to embrace it? Food Manufacture speaks to experts in the field of digitalisation to explore the steps food businesses need to take to start their digital journey and the major pitfalls...