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Michiel de Jonge will form part of the Europe and Pacific Developed Markets leadership team. Credit: Kraft Heinz

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Kraft Heinz announces senior appointment

By William Dodds

Kraft Heinz has announced the appointment of Michiel de Jonge as its new vice president of operations for Europe and Pacific Developed Markets (EPDM).

AIMS has appointed Jason Aldiss as its new leader. Image: Getty

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Meat body AIMS reveals Norman Bagley's replacement

By Gwen Ridler

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has appointed industry veteran Dr Jason Aldiss as its new leader, following to departure of Norman Bagley from the role.

Continuous strike action is scheduled to start on 27 September. Credit: Getty / PeopleImages

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700 Bakkavor workers to strike over pay

By William Dodds

More than 700 workers at a Bakkavor facility in Spalding are set to take part in continuous strike action from 27 September, Unite the Union has announced.

The benefits of winning a Food Manufacture Excellence Award

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The secret ingredient to standing out in a competitive market

By Bethan Grylls

In an exclusive video, long-time headline sponsors and judges, Charlotte Langdon, partner at Menzies LLP, and finance and sustainability lead, Richard Singleton, sit down to discuss the upcoming Food Manufacture Excellence awards, including what they’ll...

Strike action is to take place at Oscar Mayer's Wrexham plant

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Strikes to go ahead at Wrexham Oscar Mayer

By Gwen Ridler

Strikes are set to go ahead at Oscar Mayer’s Wrexham production plant following a dispute with workers union Unite over ‘fire and rehire’ claims.

How to win the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards

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How to win a Food Manufacture Excellence award

By Bethan Grylls

Entering a competition can be daunting – questions such as ‘am I good enough to stand out’ and ‘how and where do I even start my entry’ may flit across your mind – but if you’re keen to enter, you absolutely should!

Mehdi Adjiri, group head of technical accounts (in-house) at The Compleat Food Group

All in a Day's Work

A day in the life of a technical accounts lead

By Bethan Grylls

This month, Food Manufacture hears from Mehdi Adjiri about his life and career, including pet peeves, inspirations and his present role at The Compleat Food Group.

Tanya Leonard has more than 20 years of experience in the fresh produce category. Credit: Branston

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Branston names new general manager

By William Dodds

Leading potato supplier Branston has announced the appointment of a new general manager at its Lincoln site.

Nik Antona has been a part of CAMRA for more than 20 years. Credit: CAMRA

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CAMRA chair steps down due to illness

By William Dodds

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) chair Nik Antona has announced that he is stepping down from the role with immediate effect due to a serious illness.

L-R: Bethan Grylls, editor of Food Manufacture, Fran Ball VP of production at Arla, and Mark Watson, comedian and special guest host for 2024's awards

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FMEAs 2025: Meet the judges

By Bethan Grylls

Food Manufacture’s dazzling awards night is earmarked for 6th February 2025, with food and drink companies able to enter now.

Philip Rayner appears on the latest edition of the Food Manufacture Podcast

Food Manufacture Podcast

‘We wanted to stand up for what was right’

By William Dodds

Philip Rayner tells the story of gluten-free oat business Glebe Farm Foods, including its legal battle with Oatly, in the latest episode of the Food Manufacture Podcast.

Nervous about an upcoming presentation or want to finesse your skills - read our exclusive interview with two experts. Credit: Getty/Flashpop

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How to nail your next presentation

By Bethan Grylls

Food Manufacture hears from training and development coach Amy Wilkinson and data insight consultant Mark Whalley on how to be a better public speaker.

Gerald McDonald Group is based in Basildon, Essex, where it has warehousing, blending and office facilities. Credit: Gerald McDonald Group

Me and my team

Behind the scenes with a global ingredients supplier

By Maxim McDonald

Maxim McDonald shows Food Manufacture how things work at the Gerald McDonald Group, an Essex-based ingredients supplier partnered with food and drinks firms across the UK and around the world.

Kate Clawson (in blue dress, left), following the announcement of her win of Factory Manager of the Year at 2024's award, will join the judging panel for 2025

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What's up for grabs at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2025?

By Bethan Grylls

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...

MorePeople has published a guide to succession planning. Credit: Getty/KrizzDaPaul

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How to create a great succession plan

By Bethan Grylls

While 30% of companies recognise that having a succession plan in place is important, fewer than 1 in 10 have one fully integrated into their strategy, recent research from the Azets Barometer found.

Sarah Kuijlaars will take up the role from 16 September 2024. Credit: Tate & Lyle

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New CFO at Tate & Lyle

By William Dodds

Tate & Lyle has announced the appointment of Sarah Kuijlaars as its new chief financial officer.

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