Bakkavor's coronavirus plans for its Elveden site don't involve redundancies or furloughing and the company has introduced tough controls and is trialling visors to prevent production line staff infecting colleagues.
Milk alternatives firm ReRooted is on a mission to grow ethically and sustainably, according to co-founders Rich Eckersley and Dan Dawson (pictured, left to right).
Dairy processor Futura Foods is to create 22 jobs at its new cheese processing site in Minffordd, North Wales, as it completes the scaling up of its operations.
The UK Government has been urged to provide greater support for small food and drink businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, as these are predicting at least a 33% loss in revenue as a direct result of the virus.
Fresh prepared foods producer Bakkavor is to review capacity across its manufacturing base in response to the coronavirus, as it predicted a hit to sales for the 2020 financial year.
Sales of canned meats, flour and canned beans have more than doubled since significant consumer stockpiling began in response to the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Entrepreneurs targeting a reduction in childhood obesity are set to benefit from a £1.8m funding pot launched yesterday (30 March), supported by accelerator Mission Ventures.
Liverpool-based Sykes Seafood has completed the acquisition of processor Klaas Puul from the Dutch Seafood Company, leading to the creation of a €300m (£269m) pan European seafood business.
Understanding issues throughout the supply chain is important to animal proteins producer Essentia, as sales director Tom Cooke (pictured far right) explains.
Now, more than ever, it is important that we here at Food Manufacture show solidarity with our readers, friends and supporters in the industry, who are integral to the survival of this nation during the coronavirus outbreak.
Meat factory workers at Moy Park’s Portadown plant and ABP's Lurgan facility in Northern Ireland walked out over concerns about social distancing yesterday (25 March), trade union Unite has said.
Sandwich producer Halal Kitchen has reported more than a 50% drop in sales and production as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, despite industry reports suggesting a contrary trend.
Cut earnings, threats to supplies and helplines for manufacturers’ customers are just some of the latest developments in the drinks industry as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has cemented its support for the UK meat sector, as the food industry continues to struggle from the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
Meat supplies in the UK are at serious risk of disruption from a shortage of labour due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA).
Vertically integrated retailer Morrisons has posted continued growth despite the backdrop of a global pandemic, with profit over £400m in the year ended 2 February 2020.
Chilled prepared foods manufacturer Bakkavor has completed a £455m refinancing of its bank facilities as it continues to push for greater sustainability within the business.
Breakfast cereal manufacturer Weetabix has launched a sustainability review, targeting areas such as sustainable ingredients sourcing, packaging waste reduction and efficient operations.
The former Kerry Foods factory in Burton is one step closer to reopening, after the local council approved plans to improve the site submitted by new owner OSI Group.
Food and drink start-ups working on projects to tackle childhood obesity are set to benefit from a new accelerator fund, supported by the founder of New Covent Garden Soup Company and the founder of baby food brand Plum Baby.
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 health situation, William Reed has taken the difficult decision to postpone its UK Food Shows, originally scheduled to take place at Birmingham NEC from 30 March to 1 April.
The availability of seasonal staff, increasing cost pressures and the rise of veganism are all key challenges that will shape the future of food and drink in the UK, according to Regency Purchasing Group.
Up to 20 jobs are to be created at world foods manufacturer Regal Foods, as part of an expansion of its warehousing capacity at its Bradford headquarters.
Associated British Foods (ABF) has predicted sales and profit growth ahead of last year, despite the negative impact of falling sales at Allied Bakeries.
Productivity and efficiency at Morrisons’ fresh produce depot in Rushden, Northamptonshire, has reached “a whole new level” after the installation of two automated Brillopak crate-loading potato cells, the retailer has claimed.
Mochi brand Little Moons has opened a £3.5m factory in London in a bid to meet increasing demand in the UK and internationally, with plans to create 150 jobs.
Lucozade Ribena Suntory has opened a new £13m energy and water-efficient line at its Coleford, Gloucestershire factory in a bid to meet demand and cut down on its impact on the environment.
Online retailer Ocado has reported a £214m pre-tax loss for the year ended December 2019, after costs resulting from a fire at its Andover customer fulfilment centre ate into profits.
Meat processor Tulip reported a loss of £73.9m for the year ended 30 September 2019, as the business starts on its road to recovery for the full year 2020.
Jobs at desserts maker Indulgence Patisserie have been saved after certain assets of the company were bought out of administration by specialist turnaround investment firm Volvere.
Premier Foods has been labelled one to watch by finance specialist Shore Capital, as the Mr Kipling owner emerges from its status as a “sustained car crash as a listed entity”.
Kerry Ingredients Ltd has been ordered to pay more than £180,000 after health and safety failings, led to a worker suffering partial amputation of his fingers.
The future of farming in the UK post-Brexit, the growing trend of plant-based foods and trade negotiations outside the EU were standout discussions at this year’s Business Leaders’ Forum, according to chair Geoff Eaton.
