Trends & Analysis

UK remains committed to EU imports

UK remains committed to EU imports

By Gwen Ridler

The UK’s food and beverage sector remains committed to EU imports, according to a new report from the European Commission (EC).

Will UPF debates force a shift in food and drink manufacturing?

Will UPF debates force a shift in food and drink manufacturing?

By Bethan Grylls

Just weeks after the House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee published the results of its eagerly awaited enquiry, Food Manufacture brought together six experts to discuss how conversations around ultra processed are shaping the sector.

Driving sustainability in food and drink manufacturing

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Driving sustainability in food and drink manufacturing

By Gwen Ridler

Sustainability is the buzz word of the hour for manufacturers, but how is the food and drink industry adapting their practices to better serve the environment and where can they draw inspiration from to start lowering emissions across their supply chains?

Alternative protein innovation falls

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Alternative protein innovation falls

By Bethan Grylls

Innovation in plant-based and cultivated meat has dropped, according to the latest patent data from Appleyard Lees.

7 major food safety risks

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7 major food safety risks

By Bethan Grylls

Food Manufacture’s editor summarises the biggest risks flagged at this year’s annual Food Safety Briefing.

Consumer confidence and spending trends

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Consumer confidence and spending trends

By Bethan Grylls

Savanta’s Q3 Consumer Compass 2024 report highlights where European consumers are tightening their wallets and what’s influencing their purchases when they do spend.

How to win in sustainability

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How to win in sustainability

By Bethan Grylls

Although UK consumers want to make sustainable decisions when it comes to their food shop, consumers say it’s too difficult to identify a sustainable product.

Sustainability action needed now or there will be no industry by 2030

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Sustainability action needed now or there will be no industry by 2030

By Gwen Ridler

Food and drink firms need to collaborate and take action now to become more sustainable, or there won’t be an industry by 2030, members of industry were warned at the launch of the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF’s) Ambition 2030 sustainability strategy.

House of Lords health and obesity recommendations 2024

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House of Lords health and obesity recommendations 2024

By Bethan Grylls

Following several evidence gathering sessions, the House of Lords has published a set of recommendations for the Government to address diet-related illness in the UK. Here’s an easy breakdown of the main takeaways.

Lidl triples plant-based range

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Lidl triples plant-based range

By Gwen Ridler

Lidl has announced plans to more than triple its range of plant-based products after demand saw double digit growth over the past year.

Bakery manufacturing trends and insights October 2024

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Bakery manufacturing trends and insights October 2024

By Gwen Ridler

Food Manufacture explores the trends driving NPD and production in bakery as well as analysing how to adapt to the challenges surrounding ingredients sourcing in today’s tough geopolitical climate.

Organic outperforms conventional food market

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Organic outperforms conventional food market

By Gwen Ridler

Organic food and drink outperformed the conventional market in the past year, as the sector ‘bounced back’ from the impacts of the cost-of-living crisis.

Demand for British brands on the rise in the US

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Demand for British brands on the rise in the US

By Gwen Ridler

British brands are growing in popularity in the US, with more than a third of consumers likely to purchase UK products, but price pressures are hindering their growth of the market.

The future of food standards in the UK at risk: FSA report

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The future of food standards in the UK at risk: FSA report

By Gwen Ridler

Ongoing shortages of key food safety and standards professionals are threatening the future of food standards in the UK, according to a new report from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS).

Are heavy metals an emerging risk in tomatoes and salad crops?

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Are heavy metals an emerging risk in tomatoes and salad crops?

By Alison Johnson

Amid reports of cadmium contamination in tomatoes and in anticipation of Food Manufacture's upcoming Food Safety Briefing later this month, food safety expert Alison Johnson examines the gravity of this heavy metal threat.

Christmas food and drink trends 2024

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Christmas food and drink trends 2024

By Bethan Grylls

As the leaves begin to turn brown and the heating is switched on, Food Manufacture explores what will be popular F&B picks among consumers shopping baskets this Christmas.

The biggest threats to UK food safety

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The biggest threats to UK food safety

By Bethan Grylls

The UK is known for its commitment to food safety, but the last few years have given way to new opportunities for unscrupulous activity. As the saying goes, we are only as strong as our weakest link – are you ready for what's to come...?

Drivers and developments in free-from food production

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Drivers and developments in free-from food production

By Gwen Ridler

As consumers seek free-from food products for both dietary and lifestyle reasons, Food Manufacture explores the major trends driving growth in the market and key considerations producers need to take into account when manufacturing these products.

Campden BRI invests in new wine lab

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Campden BRI invests in new wine lab

By Bethan Grylls

Campden Wine Services, based at the Surrey Research Park in Guildford, has opened its doors to spur on opportunities in wine UK production.

5 new UK retail partnerships

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5 new UK retail partnerships

By Bethan Grylls

Food Manufacture rounds up the latest products claiming online and bricks and mortar shelf space in the UK.

AHDB leads UK cover crop research project

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AHDB leads UK cover crop research project

By Bethan Grylls

A network on regional cover crop champions have been appointed across the UK to address complications associated with this farming technique and share lessons.

You are what you eat

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You are what you eat

By Bethan Grylls

Food Manufacture explores the movement towards ‘mood inspired’ products within food and drink and the trends you should be keeping top of mind.

5 F&B NPD launches

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5 F&B NPD launches

By Bethan Grylls

Health, costs and fakeaways continue to be a big hits among new product launches, as Food Manufacture rounds up the latest food and drink SKUs to hit UK retailers.

No tricks, only treats this Halloween

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No tricks, only treats this Halloween

By Gwen Ridler

As the days get shorter and the nights darker, we explore some of the spooky trends that food and drink manufacturers will want to look out for in the run up to Halloween 2024.

How to win a Food Manufacture Excellence award

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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!

Food Standards Scotland debunks 3 UPF myths

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Food Standards Scotland debunks 3 UPF myths

By Bethan Grylls

The public sector food body for Scotland has published three things we know so far around processing to help consumers make sense of ultra processed foods, as the topic continues to garner increasing interest.

Slicing simplified: from knife to ultrasonic waves

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Slicing simplified: from knife to ultrasonic waves

By Bethan Grylls

In this exclusive cutting and slicing round-up, we look at how different food manufacturers in different segments – cheese, fudge, sandwiches and cake – handle their cutting operations following the introduction of machinery.

Danone partners with Microsoft on AI project

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Danone partners with Microsoft on AI project

By Gwen Ridler

Danone has partnered with tech giant Microsoft on a multi-year collaboration to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) throughout the manufacturer’s operations.

The power of self-generating energy

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The power of self-generating energy

By Bethan Grylls

Meet the expert panel ahead of our roundtable discussion on renewable, self-generated energy taking place online later this month.