Unlocking ROI with automation and AI
Food firms could unlock major ROI with the Smart Factory - but only if they start the right way.
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Smart food factories in action - and how you can get there too
Labour shortages still plague the sector, with vacancies in food and drink manufacturing well above the UK average and manufacturing as a whole. Whilst high-tech production lines could offer a remedy, how does one identify the right use cases for the...
AI compliance checks launched at Sevington Border Control Post
Ashford Borough Council has introduced a new Artificial Intelligence system at Ashford Port Health Authority.
Smart moves for Smart Manufacturing
Food Manufacture’s next webinar invites four experts to discuss the Smart Factory, setting out clear guidance on how to get started, where to access funding and how to identify the opportunities with long-term ROI.
Pilgrim’s Europe to trial using legumes to cut nitrogen use in farming
Manufacturing powerhouse Pilgrim’s Europe is trialling legumes to cut nitrogen use in grassland farming.
Agentic AI places groceries at risk of becoming ‘invisible’, warns IGD
Retailers and suppliers must act now to plan their approach to agentic AI before automated retail rewrites how people shop, according to new research from the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD).
World’s top 30 food-tech companies revealed
From AI-powered ingredient discovery to zero-waste packaging and next-gen proteins, the top 30 global food-tech list showcases the game-changing technologies shaping the future of food
What Dubai chocolate reveals about the future of food manufacturing
From TikTok trend to production reality: Keith Thornhill, head of food and beverage at Siemens Great Britain & Ireland, reflects on the viral success of Dubai Chocolate and how manufacturers can bake in the agility to capitalise on future food crazes.
AKA Foods secures $17.2M for AI food innovation system
AKA Foods, the Netherlands-based food tech company, has raised $17.2 million (c.£13m) in funding to launch a secure AI system for food innovation.
EU unveils new bioeconomy strategy
The EU has published a new bioeconomy strategy that aims to reduce fossil-based materials, create jobs and lead the global shift towards clean industries.
New Dutch policy allows pre-market tastings for fermentation foods in EU first
Dutch government publishes new Code of Practice for companies to host tasting events for fermentation-made foods, including animal-free cheese, eggs, and fats.
SuperMeat secures $3.5M for European lab grown chicken expansion
New funding is set to spearhead the growth and commercialisation in Europe of cultivated chicken meat.
HelloFresh uses AI to accelerate delivery of chef-created recipes
HelloFresh, the meal delivery company, is using artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the delivery of its chef-created recipes as part of its broader strategy to integrate technology into areas of its business.
Keeping pace with retailer audits and compliance
Mike Pipe, head of product inspection UK at Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, explains how food and drink manufacturers can keep up with retailer audits and compliance in a constantly changing food industry.
The AI revolution won’t wait – are you ready?
As artificial intelligence reshapes the world we live in at breakneck speed, food and drink producers must get set for rapid and transformative digital change or risk getting left behind.
New tech by Tetra Pak aims to make digitalisation and AI accessible for all F&B producers
Tetra Pak unveiled a new suite of modular, open and scalable smart factory technologies at Gulfood Manufacturing earlier this month, designed with both SMEs and major manufacturers in mind.
Top tips for reducing allergen risks in food supply
From manual checks to automated controls and AI, to the use of root cause analysis, Food Manufacture’s 2025 Food Safety Briefing dives into some of the ways F&B producers can ensure they are managing allergens safely.
‘World’s first’ edible protection for fresh produce launched commercially
Food-tech firm Saveggy has commercially launched an additive-free and plant-based edible protection for fresh produce.
AI in food manufacturing: Your questions answered
The panel from our recent webinar on the possible uses of AI in the food sector answer questions from the audience.
Co-op profits down £80M after cyberattack
The Co-op has said it suffered an £80 million hit to operating profits after a cyberattack on the business in April.
Co-op adds ‘tap to join’ membership labels in store
Co-op is aiming to make it easier for consumers to join its membership scheme through new in-store electronic labels.
Wyke Farms trialling AI-powered birdsong tech
Wyke Farms is using artificial intelligence to measure and improve biodiversity across its supply farms and own farms.
AI in food: Don’t get left behind
In food and drink production, AI has the potential to transform the way we do things – giving way to incredible efficiencies, improved safety standards and new insights.
AI used to detect contaminated food in new study
Researchers have demonstrated how AI can be used to detect contaminated food in fields and factories before it reaches consumers.
Science Museum opens ‘Future of Food’ exhibit
The Science Museum has opened a new exhibition which highlights historic milestones that have shaped today’s food system.
Cultivated meat business support service launched in UK
A new pilot business support service to assist firms developing cultivated meat products has been launched in the UK.
How to tackle data chaos
Earlier this month, Food Manufacture and TraceGains brought together a group of industry representatives to discuss the topic of data dominance and how information can be translated into meaningful action for business efficiency, food safety, NPD and...
Who will approve lab grown meat next?
The sale of cultivated meat has been approved in Australia, with a Japanese quail product set to be available shortly. But what impact might the decision have?
Danone training workforce to be AI champs
The Danone Industry 5.0 Academy is a new global training initiative designed to accelerate the company’s adoption of artificial intelligence, automation and smart technologies across its operations.
Cultivated meat approved for sale in Australia
Australia has officially approved the sale of a cultivated meat product manufactured by food technology firm Vow.
UK’s first digitised insect farm showroom
A specialist manufacturer of insect farm technology believes it holds the key to addressing two critical sustainability challenges.
Nanoscience: A new allergy detection strategy with great potential
Nanoscience is being widely used in the pharma sector and with further research could offer the food sector a superb new method for quick and accurate allergen detection.
Co-op nearing ‘complete recovery’ from cyberattack
The Co-op has made ‘significant progress’ towards a ‘complete recovery’ from a recent cyberattack, group CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq has said.
Cultivated meat firm successfully trials low-cost bioreactor
Cultivated meat company Meatly has completed the first cell growth run in its pilot bioreactor that could reduce costs by as much as 95%.
Hackers target Co-op
Co-op has shut down parts of its IT systems due to hackers attempting to gain access, as M&S continues to grapple with the fallout of a cyberattack.
Automation round up: The latest food and drink machinery news
Food Manufacture hears from machinery manufacturers serving the food and drink sector about new automation technologies designed to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
British tech firm completes shipment to ‘world’s first’ GigaFarm to Dubai
British vertical farming technology manufacturer Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has sent its first major consignment of specialist parts to the UAE for the ‘world’s first’ GigaFarm at Dubai Food Tech Valley.
Cell-cultured mouse ‘mousse’ petfood headed for commercial release
BioCraft Pet Nutrition has partnered with Prefera Petfood to commercialise a hypoallergenic, nutritionally complete cat food made almost entirely from cell-cultured mouse.
The past, present and future of manufacturing
New short documentary to air at FoodEx Manufacturing Solutions showcasing the past, present and future of food production.
Gen Z comes out in support for gene edited food
Gen Z is leading the charge in support of gene edited food, with 80% of the demographic in favour of the technology.
ChatGPT ‘taste tests’ chocolate brownies
AI could soon replace human taste testers, saving manufacturers time and money during the development of new products.
Food firms fail to see potential of AI to achieve ESG goals
AI adoption is on the rise within the food and drink industry, but business fail to see its potential to help them achieve their sustainability goals, according to supply chain consultancy Foods Connected.
Management skills gap hindering digital transformation in F&B, research finds
The managing director at consumer and business analyst firm Mindmetre claims a lack of management skills is preventing food and drink manufacturers from investing in digitalisation.
Two meat industry veterans join Meatable
Cultivated meat manufacturer Meatable has bolstered its senior team with the hires of two meat industry veterans.
Noble Foods adopts new tech to save the bees
Noble Foods is the ‘first in the sector’ to adopt bioacoustic technology to monitor pollinators on its Purely Organic farms.
Using odours to influence label perception
Manufacturers could soon be using odours on nutritional labels to influence the buying habits of consumers, according to a new study by researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging.
New tech cuts food tests from 2 weeks to 2 minutes
Waiting for test results could be cut from two weeks to just two minutes, thanks to new tech developed for food authentication provider Bia Analytical.
Multimillion-pound sustainable packaging project secures £1m grant
A new multimillion-pound project leveraging computer vision and AI tech to develop more sustainable paper-based drinks packaging has received backing from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
Project seeks to extend potato storage life
Cranfield University has partnered with PepsiCo and Solynta to develop methods that extend the storage life of potatoes.
More than £7m awarded to help boost AI growth in UK
The funding has been allocated across four industries, including agri-food, to trial productivity-boosting AI tools for business.