The age of lean supply chains is over
The food industry spent decades building efficiency, now it has to build resilience.
Supply Chain
PepsiCo: Stronger supply chains start on the farm
With food manufacturers under growing pressure to build more resilient supply chains, PepsiCo’s global agricultural vice president, Rob Meyers, believes agricultural capability must become a strategic priority for the sector.
Catastrophe trends: How companies and consumers are protecting themselves from supply-chain shocks
With supply chain instability rampant, consumers and companies alike are aiming to reduce their exposure
Ube exports have been suspended – why and what happens now?
Ube is everywhere. But as demand surges, the Philippines is taking steps to keep the value and authenticity of its purple yam at home
Why food manufacturers need climate-ready contracts
For food manufacturers, extreme weather is no longer an environmental anomaly that can be ignored. It has become an operational, commercial and increasingly contractual challenge.
Why food manufacturers can’t afford to wait for the next commodity shock
Oil prices have swung wildly this year. Every time tension flares around the Strait of Hormuz, the market reacts within hours, and every time it eases, prices drift back down just as fast.
FSA pushes for Big Food data in massive food safety overhaul
New food regulatory proposals will see major changes to an historical framework, which will place Big Food under much more scrutiny.
Nestlé Russia falls under Kremlin control
Food and beverage giant vows to protect its rights after Russia transfers control of local business to state-appointed administrator
Which food commodities are threatened most by ‘Godzilla’ El Niño?
The weather event could be the largest since the 19th century
Britain isn’t ready for the next crisis
The pandemic showed just how resilient food manufacturers can be, but as global shocks become more frequent and severe, next time we might not be so lucky.
Could climate change force a rewrite of the world’s recipes?
Manufacturers are racing to diversify ingredient sourcing as climate shocks threaten some of the world’s most important food commodities
When extreme weather hits the balance sheets
Predictable harvests are over. As the Super El Niño looms, food companies that fail to prepare for what’s coming risk everything.
Bernard Matthews poultry site to close
The poultry factory in Derby owned by British businessman, Ranjit Singh Boparan, is set to close.
Major freight shake-up on horizon
The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) includes the first-ever dedicated policy for freight and logistics in the UK.
UK manufacturing profit margins slashed by a third due to FX risk
A new report has revealed currency fluctuations are a top concern among food and drink manufacturers; ranking higher than shipping delays, fuel costs and compliance burdens.
Protein gold rush faces reckoning
The industry’s biggest success story is becoming a major supply chain challenge, writes ACI Group’s CEO Karsten Smet.
Leading experts to share practical resilience strategies at Business Leaders’ Forum
Food Manufacture’s next Business Leaders’ Forum is fast-approaching and this time around we’re focused on resilience in the squeezed middle.
Record drought lays bare the fragility of the UK’s food system. What now for the industry?
With temperatures set to soar to 37°C in London and the South East today, the stark reality of Britain’s drought can no longer be ignored.
Tesco responds as thousands of distribution workers threaten strike action
Tesco stores across the UK could face empty shelves, according to Unite the Union, as workers ballot for strike action.
Food industry bodies unite behind five-point plan for UK food security
Leading trade associations have called for the new Prime Minister to work with the food and drink sector to support a stronger and more resilient affordable food system.
The top 10 convenience brands
The top UK 10 convenience fascias by outlets are expected to grow by 3.3% in 2026, with Premier and Go Local set to lead outlet expansion, data from Lumina Intelligence shows.
Iran conflict: food sector’s 8 biggest casualties
Impacts from the Iran conflict have rippled across the global food system, with disruption taking an overall toll on food security and supply chains
Prof Tim Lang calls for UK food security resilience law
As businesses continue to grapple with a multitude of risks, renowned food policy academic Tim Lang, argues that “British exceptionalism” has left us without a proper food resilience plan and no sight of meaningful, widespread change.
Domino’s Pizza invests £25M into new supply chain centre
Domino’s Pizza Group has opened a new supply chain centre on the edge of Bristol backed by a £25 million investment.
Half of UK food at risk due to government oversight
Half of UK food relies on the cold chain, yet the UK Government is overlooking its role in food security and resilience, argues the Cold Chain Federation (CCF).
Aldi commits £5BN to UK food suppliers
The discount supermarket has signed a series of long-term supplier agreements worth £5 billion to UK farming and food production.
Morrisons in talks to supply food to rivals as debt pile mounts
Morrisons is reportedly negotiating with rival grocers in a bid to sell them food as it looks to slash its growing debt.
Food leaders call on government to make food resilience a matter of national security
Leaders from across the food sector have called on the government to take a stronger stance on securing the UK’s food supply chain.
Honey authenticity: Why it’s such a monumental challenge, and what’s being done about it
The implementation of a viable framework to determine the accuracy of honey authenticity databases has proved a real sticking point over the past few years.
Co-op warns UK food resilience under threat as meat imports rise dramatically
The retailer is sounding the alarm over British food resilience after revealing that UK meat imports rose sharply to £5 billion in 2025.
The ‘Hormuz challenge’: UK must keep calm and carry on
Continued constraints on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are undoubtedly affecting the UK food sector - but the UK’s food system has proven before that it’s resilient, we just need to make sure we don’t panic.
Over 400 Nestlé UK jobs at risk
Swiss food and drink giant Nestlé is said to be planning major job cuts in the UK, with as many as 450 jobs at risk according to the GMB union.
Co-op renews pledge to exclusively sell British-grown strawberries
Co-op Group is set to become the first UK retailer to move to 100% British strawberries for the fourth year running.
Higher fertiliser costs risk lower-protein wheat
Food Manufacture speaks to AHDB’s lead analyst for cereals and oilseeds to find out how the war between the US, Israel and Iran has been impacting prices and farmer action.
The Strait of Hormuz to reopen, says Iran
The Iranian foreign minister says the crucial corridor separating the Arabian Peninsula and Iran will reopen – while oil prices have quickly started to drop, the fallout of the closure will have lasting impacts.
Why five-year plans no longer cut it for food businesses
Traditionally focused on much shorter-term horizons, the food sector is increasingly being forced to look way ahead as climate change and geopolitical unrest become the norm.
US naval blockade of Iran sparks global trade shock
The US has halted all seaborne commercial trade to and from Iranian ports following the failure of peace talks, a move industry experts warn will further bake volatility into energy markets, supply chains and UK growth.
2,000+ supply ships stranded: Iran war puts food security at risk
What started as an energy shock is fast becoming a food crisis, with stranded cargoes and fertiliser shortages threatening global supply chains
Iran conflict: The 5 biggest pressure points for food and beverage
The price of oil and transport dominates headlines: but food and beverage companies need to anticipate other potential impacts
Inside Rounton Coffee: ‘Getting beans to Britain is anything but easy’
Food Manufacture takes a behind-the-scenes look at independent roaster Rounton Coffee and what it takes to source and produce its Great Taste award winning products.
Iran conflict: How food can prepare for fertiliser shortages
How can the food sector prepare for future crises?
Cross‑industry food waste coalition targets 30M meals a year by 2028
Five major supermarkets have rolled out a joint fundraising campaign, as the food industry partners up to transport food to redistribution charities for the first time.
The hands that pick the tea should share in its prosperity
Tea is one of the world’s most widely consumed beverages, connecting millions of consumers to tea gardens across Asia and Africa. Yet the majority female skilled workforce behind it often remains invisible.
Food inflation expected to reach at least 9%
In light of escalating conflict in Iran, the FDF expects food inflation to be much higher - reaching between 9-10% by the end of the year.
Cocoa can’t keep up - so what do we do?
The structural gap between cocoa supply and demand will not close anytime soon, warns Raphaël Felenbok, cocoa and chocolate industry expert and board advisor at Win-Win.
Turmoil in Tehran: How the Iran War will impact UK food prices
The Iran War is now well into its fourth week, and its global economic consequences are beginning to hit home.
The pistachio problem
Pistachios took the spotlight after a viral TikTok made Dubai chocolate a global sensation. But beneath the buzz lies a very complicated supply chain riddled with hidden risks.
Seasonal Worker Scheme: Risk of exploitation remains high
UK Government received feedback on the seasonal worker scheme – now it must act, writes Anti-Slavery International’s business and human rights manager.
£500K counterfeit drinks seized as authorities make arrest
An estimated £500,000 of counterfeit wine and prosecco has been intercepted in a National Food Crime Unit operation.
How to protect food supply chains in conflict zones
As conflict proliferates, food companies must be prepared