Inside food & drink manufacturing
Women have always menstruated, given birth, lactated, raised children and embarked on the menopause journey, experiencing both physiological advantages and their own specific pain points while sustaining human society.
A new index comparing Pringles across 30 markets reveals hefty price gaps
A British dairy-free vegan chocolatier has revealed that it is being targeted by potential legal action from Mondelēz.
Asian consumers are seeking protein for health needs in many formats, and food brands must seize their opportunities wisely
The Protein Boom Q&A: industry experts answer the questions left on the table.
The food and drink industry reacts to John Healey’s inaugural Budget as Chancellor.
All three business divisions are up, boosted by the protein boom and price increases
Initially dismissed as a holiday novelty, chocolate crisps have kept manufacturers coming back through seasonal launches, premium gifts and increasingly adventurous flavours
As GLP-1 medications change eating habits and nutritional priorities, beverage manufacturers face the challenge of balancing functionality with flavour, texture and sensory appeal
Southeast Asian ingredients are continuing to go global, and pandan is no exception
Protein has come a long way since its niche bodybuilder days, but as consumers priorities shift, where does the category go from here?
New research has revealed that as many as 97% of food and drink businesses have identified modern slavery or serious labour rights violations in their supply chains.
Emerging markets, Petcare and Food & Snacks drive Q3 growth for world’s biggest CPG
Sour-apple wine, marshmallow stout and peach-finished whiskey are among the launches putting a fresh spin on autumn, as brands experiment with fruit-led profiles, dessert-inspired drinks and seasonal packaging
Squeezed livestock and dairy supplies are set to continue to shape the UK market into 2027, according to the latest forecasts.
Halloween becomes a bigger occasion for snacks, sips and treats – particularly among adults
Pulling from expert industry commentators, Food manufacture explores how recent trends and events are influencing colour and flavour across food and drink.
Marks & Spencer has been named the UK supermarket consumers rate highest for limited-edition food and drink products.
Affordability is no longer simply a pricing challenge. It is reshaping how food and beverage manufacturers innovate.
The Obesity Health Alliance is calling for swift government action, as its argues decades-old nutrient rules are letting ‘less healthy’ foods off the hook.
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Asian consumers are well-known for incredibly demanding palates, so pushing new flavours into this market needs careful strategising. Here’s what food brands need to know
What does the future hold for confectionery and snacking? Richie Gray of Mondelēz SnackFutures shares his thoughts on the trends and technologies shaping the sector
A new white paper published by British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) shows how much food education is being held back in the UK, despite its “real potential to drive change” across health, sustainability and the economy.
The advert was seen as implying Huel could replace an entire human diet
They have a specific criteria, but a new study has found that it’s not always met
Food Manufacture’s 2026 Sustainability Report is out now, shining a spotlight on the key climate, regulatory and resilience challenges facing food manufacturers in today’s rapidly changing world.
A study looked at depression before and after cutting back on ultra-processed foods
Sweeteners are under growing scrutiny as research explores their impact on the gut microbiome. What does the science currently tell us and should F&B be worried?
The ingredient signals the arrival of autumn every year
UPF risks mount, but safe consumption levels remain unclear amid divided definition debate
As protein demand grows beyond traditional categories, CP Foods is still determined to grow conventional chicken and egg sectors via format innovation and accessibility enhancement
The way people eat is changing. This is only the beginning
Nestlé Russia to continue operations under state-appointed management after Kremlin seized control of assets
The EU is committing to food innovation and boosting the adoption of new technologies
Climate and geopolitical pressures are set to drive UK food inflation upwards into 2027 and beyond, according to the latest figures from the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD).
Manufacturers may need to look beyond the typical proteins that have dominated the food and drink sector in recent years as demand for natural, high-protein products continues to grow. Having taken off in the US, could egg white protein be the next big...
Five of the biggest names in UK food and drink manufacturing have committed to introducing healthy food sales reporting from next year.
Thousands of Tesco distribution workers have secured a pay rise after accepting an improved offer from the retailer.
There is no question that R&D teams need to move faster, but speed cannot come at the expense of product quality. To succeed, R&D innovation needs to be both faster and deeper, writes R&D expert Deirdre Walters.
McVitie’s is expanding beyond biscuits in China with local-specific snacks, customised flavours and tailored formats
With plant-based meat under pressure to clean up its labels, what kind of benefits could alternatives offer?
As heat and drought hit production, climate change is no longer a future threat to prepare for, but a present reality to adapt to
GLP-1 use among US children has risen rapidly, signalling a shift that Europe should watch closely
Coffee, Petcare and emerging markets at centre of Nestlé’s new strategy as the food giant moves away from growth through scale
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is sounding the alarm over the UK’s food resilience, with inflation set to rise further ahead of Christmas.
Not much is known about how the definition will turn out, but there are a few indications
It took four years after Europe’s food-safety scientists backed green kiwifruit’s digestive-health claim for regulators in Brussels to approve it, raising the bigger question: What happens when the science is settled, but the politics are not?
Between 2019 and 2021, the plant-based market saw a period of rapid growth, before taking a sharp nosedive just a couple of years later. But with Tesco expanding its range and sales returning to growth, is the sector finally on the road to recovery?
A new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) is calling on the government to work more closely with households, communities and industry to bolster food resilience.
Sales for private labels are outperforming branded products across Europe, growing more than 50% faster. While that may be a worrying figure for brand owners to digest, there are still ways to win.