In an exclusive interview with Food Manufacture, the FDF’s Karen Betts and Kate Halliwell share their thoughts on the UPF debate that has gripped the nation.
Today (17 June 2024) saw his Majesty Kings Charles III sharing the new UK Government’s priorities in the House of Lords, following Labour’s landslide victory last month.
Food and non-alcoholic drink inflation has seen another drop, falling from 1.7% in May to 1.5% in June 2024, but cost pressures still have a firm grip on the sector.
The cocoa sector is filled with difficulties, among them is the gaping living income gap, but regulation and consumers are driving (albeit slow) seismic shift – and demanding the evidence to back it up.
After EU member states endorsed proposals to ban traditional smoke food flavours, I.T.S has responded by launching a range of ‘smoke-free’ natural smoke flavourings.
Almost half of Brits (45%) say they wouldn’t be able to identify an ultra-processed food or beverage, or know the difference between them and minimally processed foods, according to new research consultancy Savanta ComRes,
The free to use, open-source platform allows users to identify specific climate risks across the globe, whilst providing mitigating actions farmers can take to lessen impact and improve yields in the future.
Extreme weather conditions could cut the UK’s food self-sufficiency by up to 10%, according to new analysis by the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU).
JPL Flavours and ice cream manufacturer Mackie’s of Scotland both announced senior appointments this week, covered in this round-up of people on the move in food and drink.
The ingredients company celebrated the expansion of its dietary fibre line at the facility in Boleráz with the British Ambassador to Slovakia, Nigel Baker, and Tate & Lyle chair, David Hearn among the guests.
Soy traders lag behind new legislation that aims to eliminate deforestation, but a sneaky loophole may see them still able to comply regardless, a report from the Soy Transparency Coalition has revealed.
Following rapid year-on-year growth, flavour expert I.T.S is set to expand its capabilities as it invests into a new site close to its existing premises in Berkshire.
Arla Food Ingredients has acquired Volac’s Whey Nutrition business, with big plans to turn its Felinfach site in Wales into global centre for performance, health and food offerings.
The Government needs to create a level playing field across the retail, manufacturing and foodservice sectors if it wants any chance of curbing obesity and steering consumers towards healthier diets, members of the food industry told the House of Lords.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into infant formula milk over price concerns in the face of the cost-of-living crisis.
A new study has found that a natural compound found in foods such as kiwis, parsley and green peppers, possesses antiviral effects which researchers claim could destroy coronaviruses and help prevent the spread of infections.
Scottish food and drink manufacturers can soon benefit from a £50k fund to help them to make their food healthier and kickstart their reformulation journeys.
The Smart Cube’s senior commodity specialist examines the fluctuating commodity market and how things are shaping up this year, as he warns oil, gold and sugar costs are set to rise.
Effective 1 April, current chief commercial officer, Adam Sims, will be taking on the role of CEO at the Bristol-based herbs, spices and ingredients manufacturer.
Earlier this month, Food Manufacture editor Bethan Grylls travelled to the Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) show in Frankfurt, Germany to discover the latest trends in the food and drink industry and what manufacturers need to pay attention to in 2024.
As the new year edges closer, we pick out several new product launches from 2023, giving us a flavour of the trends that inspired creativity throughout the year.
Wolverhampton-based importer and manufacturer of ingredients and snacks AIB Foods has secured a seven-figure funding package to support new product development and meet demand from national retailers.
Liverpool-based manufacturer of spice products Spice Kitchen has made a £40k tech investment, with plans to create new jobs on its way its £2m sales target.
