UK manufacturers have failed to take crucial steps to mitigate fluctuations in energy prices, as new research by Mitsubishi Electric reveals a disconnect between the industry’s views and action taken on-site to address these concerns.
Dawn Meats has secured a multi-million-pound export contract to South Korea to supply foodservice, retail and manufacturing customers across the country.
The global manufacturer behind Cadbury’s, belVita and Oreo is setting up a Regional Biscuit and Baked Snacks Lab and Innovation Kitchen in Singapore, backed by more than $5m.
Consumer trust in the food system has dropped, with less than half of shoppers trusting food manufacturers over a perceived lack of competency and openness, according to EIT Food.
Food and drink mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity has reached the highest deal volume since 2016, but the value of deals continued to decline in the face of lingering macroeconomic headwinds.
Greencore’s profits rocketed in the first half of the 2024 financial year, with the convenience foods manufacturer predicting its full-year results to be ahead of current market expectations.
Ultra-processed food (UPF), staff retention, recyclability, legislative divergence and food high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) are the five key challenges that the food and drink industry need to tackle, according to Campden BRI.
While food price inflation fell to 4% in March 2024, its lowest rate since November 2021, total production costs have increased by 9.2% on average, over the year to March 2024.
Dean’s of Huntly is using trade finance provided by Virgin Money and guaranteed by UK Export Finance to meet overseas demand as far afield as Australia and China.
Dorset-based Eight Arch Brewing Co has expanded its production capabilities with the lease of additional space and a six-figure investment in new equipment.
On the day of the Farm to Fork Summit, the dairy giant has said it will be injecting money into four of its sites across the UK, in addition to its previously announced plans for its Taw Valley site.
Following the repurposing of a German-based, closed-down brewery, alternative protein manufacturer Nosh.bio has confirmed it will soon be capable of producing thousands of tons of mycelium protein each year.
2 Sisters Food Group owner Boparan Holdings has reported sales and operational profit growth in its financial results for the year ended 29 July 2023, but exceptional items and net finance charges landed the group further into the red.
The Government has announced several measures it will be taking following the publication of John Shropshire’s Independent Review into Labour Shortages in the Food Supply Chain.
Young people are scrambling to secure entry-level engineering roles, as industrial service provider ERIKS reveals more than 2,500 people have applied for its 2024 apprenticeship programme.
After 30 years in the historical West Sussex town of Horsham, the diary giant’s UK arm will be moving its HQ to the hustle and bustle of London, Victoria.
British charcuterie and smoked meat firms Rare & Pasture and Tempus have announced plans to merge their businesses in a move that will help expand production and boost sales for the two brands.
Liverpool-based Turncoat Distillery has relocated its production facility to Love Lane Brewery, a strategic move aimed at expanding production capacity and enhancing operational efficiency.
Up to 135 jobs are at risk of redundancy at Oscar Mayer’s Wrexham production site, after the chilled food manufacturer revealed it had started a consultation with staff.
Kent-based beer manufacturer Cellar Head Brewing Company has announced the immediate closure of the business after it was forced to enter administration.
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.
Food Manufacture steps inside coffee firm Lincoln & York’s Brigg roastery to learn about the team behind the production process and its culture of upward growth within the business in the latest episode of Me and My Factory.
Agriculture and engineering group Carr’s Group has revealed plans to restructure its animal feed block business in its interim results for the six months to 29 February 2024.
Leeds-based entrepreneur Aihtsham Rashid has launched a brand new 100% halal certified pet food company, Hurayra Pet Food, in response to lack of options currently on the market.
European Parliament and EU Member States have agreed to proposals which will bring notable changes to ‘Breakfast Directives’, whilst other rules will see stearyl tartrate stripped from the EU list of approved food additives later this month.
The French manufacturer of baked goods such as bread and patisseries has acquired organic and artisanal inspired bakery company Pandriks Holding B.V for an undisclosed sum.
