The output of the food and drink manufacturing industry increased at the fastest rate of any monitored sector during July 2024, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Sector Tracker.
Whether you're a start-up or an industry leader, the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards invite food and drink processors to showcase their capabilities and celebrate the efforts and achievements of their companies and teams. Here, we summarise each...
Annual food and non-alcoholic drink inflation has remained steady throughout July at 1.5%, according to the latest data published by the Office for the National Statistics (ONS).
Following its acquisition by Paramount Retail Group (PRG), the Yorkshire-based brewery is at the precipice of an ‘exciting’ growth, as it gets set to become a major player in the UK craft beer scene.
Beef imports into the UK are rising, with Ireland seeing a particularly positive uplift, but an array of factors have helped to positively offset increases of exports into GB market.
The Food Manufacture Excellence Awards (FMEA) is now open for entries, with 15 categories up for grabs, including one new accolade – the Health Hero Award.
Thai Union’s second quarter results show a promising lift in net profits, as its ambient and value-added and pet care categories recovered, with the latter reaching an all-time high gross profit.
The ingredients and ready-to-eat product supplier has added two 26 ton refrigerated lorries to its fleet, which provide a daily delivery service to customers across the UK.
Birmingham Food Council has developed a game for food sector professionals, planners and policymakers to improve their understanding of how system shocks could impact the UK’s food security.
Paramount Retail Group has acquired Saltaire Brewery for an undisclosed sum, boosting its stable of British brands as it meets a growing demand for craft beers.
Health foods manufacturer Probios has acquired 100% of free-from food firm BiotoBio in a ‘transformational’ deal that will push revenue for the company past €100m.
Melt&Marble, a developer of fats for use in meat and dairy analogues, has secured a €2.5m (£2.1m) grant and potential future equity investment from the European Innovation Council (EIC).
Bethan Grylls sits down with BSI’s global managing director for consumer, retail and food, to discuss how food manufacturers are missing vital opportunities when it comes to reducing food waste.
Nestlé’s overall organic growth for the first half of 2024 was 2.1%, with real internal growth (RIG) strengthening in the second quarter of the year. Here's some of the topline figures...
The investment into its Coventry site has funded major renovations to staff facilities, with a new Doritos manufacturing line to be installed next month.
While there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to selecting the right type of renewable energy for your factory, there is certainly some low-hanging fruit worth grabbing at first.
With investment levels down more than 30% since 2019, Food Manufacture explores the reasons behind this dramatic decline and asks how the food and drink sector can get back on track.
Crisp maker Fairfields Farm has expanded production with the installation of a new fryer, part of a multi-million-pound investment in the company over the past year.
Seaweed Enterprises is rebranding under the new name of House of Seaweed, as it sets its sights on becoming a leading trade processing hub for the algae.
Branded sales continue to bolster Premier Foods’ revenues, as analysts question whether the food manufacturer is playing it too safe in its full-year outlook.
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 premium gin brand has appointed a new distributor following the decision to end its agreement with Proximo UK after three years, alongside making another senior appointment.
