Three finalists have been chosen from a mass of entries for next year's Food Manufacture Excellence Awards - here's more about their collaborations ahead of the 2024 ceremony...
Food and drink firms from across Europe descended on Plant-Based World Expo Europe at the London Excel Centre to learn more about the latest trends in the sector. Here are four of our takeaways from this year’s show.
From McCain’s biggest product launch in more than 10 years to Christmas pies from chart toppers Ladbaby, we round-up more recent product launches from food and drink manufacturers.
International food and drink group Princes Group has announced a raft of senior appointments across its UK manufacturing leadership team this past week.
Across two days at BlasCymru / TasteWales last month (October 2023), Food Manufacture spoke to a raft of food and drink manufacturers about the support they have received from the Welsh Government.
People are once again on the move in the food manufacturing industry, as drinks maker Nichols and Kellog’s owner Kellanova announce senior appointments this past week.
More than 7,800 exhibitors set up shop at Anuga earlier this month, with sustainable growth a key theme. FDEA’s Sandra Sullivan interviewed several UK producers to understand how they are balancing sustainability with profit.
A food factory worker has been jailed after admitting to contaminating food bound for restaurant chain Nando’s with plastic gloves and metal ring pulls.
Sheffield Hallam University has secured £232k of funding to lead a new project aimed at reducing the carbon impact of sauce production while enhancing nutrition and taste.
Food Manufacture takes a closer look at start-ups specialising in cultivated meat, gut health and reduced sugar products as they seek to address emerging trends.
From the continued growth of the plant-based meat alternatives in a sea of administrations, to the latest innovations in coffee flavours and everything in between, we explore some of the need-to-know trends in the food and drink manufacturing industry....
The potato industry needs to adopt more sustainable production methods in order to meet net zero targets according to Andrew Blair, field technical manager at the UK’s largest potato supplier Branston.
Food Manufacture rounds up some of the most innovative and interesting new product development (NPD) seen across the food and drink industry in recent weeks.
Sauces and tinned vegetables giant Kraft Heinz has announced the appointment of Carlos Abrams-Rivera as its new chief executive, effective from 1 January 2024.
Potentially explosive bottles of cider, sharp lollipop sticks and incorrect use-by date labels have all sparked recalls in the past month, covered here in this round-up.
PepsiCo is to power its trucks transporting potatoes from British farms to its home in Leicester with used cooking oil in a bid to save 2,650 tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually.
Tracey Hughes, managing director of the sweet treat sourcing and suppling specialist, Henley Bridge, discusses how she has been leading a team through these tough times we’ve all felt.
Undeclared allergens including milk, soya and gluten continue to spark recalls of food and drink, as manufacturers pull products from the shelf in response to potential choking hazards and labelling errors.
A lack of clear direction for the future of precautionary allergen labelling is leaving small and medium-sized food manufacturers confused on what they need to do to make sure they stay compliant, according to the founders of sauce firm Nowt Poncy.
John Shropshire OBE's Independent Review into Labour Shortages in the Food Supply Chain has been met with cautious optimism by members of the food and drink industry.
Continued growth of food sales at Associated British Foods (ABF) have produced a strong set of results for the manufacturer in its third quarter 2023 trading update.
Nimisha Raja, founder of Nim’s Fruit Crisps, has been awarded an MBE in King Charles' first ever birthday honours for her services to business and enterprise.
Global sustainable packaging company DS Smith has developed a new packaging option designed to reduce unneeded space, reduce CO2 emissions and still remain presentable to consumers on the shelf.
Baby food manufacturer Ella’s Kitchen has pledged to make 73% of its pouches fully recyclable at the kerbside by 2024, as part of its continuing efforts to boost sustainability across the brand and within the industry.
Port Royal Patties has gone green by installing solar panels across the roof of its Wembley warehouse, thanks to a five-figure funding package from HSBC UK.
Taylors Snacks has secured listings with retailers nationwide following a major rebrand since parting with joint venture partners the Mackie Family last year.
Walkers is trialling new multipack packaging for its Snack A Jacks range, which will see packs on Tesco shelves using considerably less plastic than before.
Wonky waste food condiments manufacturer Rubies in the Rubble has launched a £500k crowdfunding campaign to kickstart its expansion into UK supermarkets and tap into international opportunities.
