Nestlé has joined the growing number of food and drink manufacturers stockpiling products ahead of Brexit, as it warns of the “severe consequences” of a no-deal Brexit.
Dairy, milk and ingredients producer Müller would be the front-runner in a potential purchase of Ambrosia from Premier Foods, according to an industry insider.
UK food and drink businesses have been on a charm offensive in China as part of a trade mission organised by the Department for International Trade (DIT), Santander UK and the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC).
Princes has gained approval to redevelop its canning site in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, securing the jobs of 498 permanent workers and more than 100 agency staff.
Snack brand Walkers has been forced to recall packs of crisps due to incorrect allergen labelling, while a number of other manufacturers have announced recalls in the past week.
Trade union Unite has criticised Premier Foods for placing 300 workers at its south Devon Ambrosia factory in limbo, after announcing it was seeking a buyer for the business.
From reformulations of Nestlé’s Maggi range to sales of frozen food topping £6bn, we round up some of the latest developments in the food and drink manufacturing industry.
Wessanen-owned natural food brand Kallø has significantly increased its distribution by securing a nationwide supermarket listing for its range of chocolate-topped rice cakes this year.
Snacks and drinks giant PepsiCo has revealed its intention to acquire premium crisp brand Pipers for an undisclosed sum, subject to approval by the Competition and Markets Authority.
Nut and seed products manufacturer Sun Valley hopes to turn around a £1.27m loss in its 2017 full-year results with a programme of investment aimed at increasing capacity.
British food and drink manufacturers considering stockpiling ahead of Brexit are being faced with increased costs while business confidence dips further.
Kellogg’s UK has revealed plans to make all of its packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable, starting with a partnership to recycle Pringles cans.
International buyers sampled the best of British produce at this year’s Global Food Forum event, hosted by the Department of International Trade (DIT).
We know that foods high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) have been under closer scrutiny since the new restrictions on advertising came into effect last July. However, two major companies have recently been caught out.
Food and drink manufacturers are getting into the Halloween spirit with a crypt full of spooky new products hitting store shelves this month, featured in this photo gallery.
Princes Group is to sacrifice its Chichester factory, affecting 200 jobs, in a wider drive to modernise production that also entails the planned closure of its Newton Heath juice plant.
The markets offering the most potential for food and drink exporters are China, the US and Hong Kong, and manufacturers are already enjoying significant benefits, statistics released in August indicate.
As part of their proposal to establish a stronger collaborative alliance, providing food industry customers with full “end to end” processing and packaging lines, equipment firm Ishida and snack food system provider Heat and Control held an open house...
Ingredients supplier Sleaford Quality Foods is set to benefit from a new 14,000m2 spice processing facility opened by its parent company Jain Farm Fresh.
Start-up pretzel manufacturer Indie Bay Snacks is set to launch its products in 200 Sainsbury’s stores across the country, the brand’s first major multiple listing.
One of Unilever’s biggest shareholders has threatened to vote against the multinational’s proposal to move its headquarters to the Netherlands, as unrest among British investors continues to grow.
A new gluten-free factory opened by Doves Farm signals its plan to return breakfast cereals production to the UK from Italy, the processor has claimed.
Brighter Foods aims to create 50 jobs in a multi-million pound Brexit-proofing investment designed to boost domestic production of snack bars, including its gluten-free and dairy-free brand Wild Trail and own-label products.
Walker Logistics sales director William Walker had no firm plans to join the family company, but the diversity and fast-paced nature of the business soon had him hooked.
Weetabix has drawn up plans to close one of its Corby factories but has vowed to protect as many jobs as possible by upgrading the facilities at its second site in the town.
Pink gin, pea crisps and vegan ice cream are just some of the new products and trends that have been on display at this year’s Speciality & Fine Food Fair, which took place at London’s Olympia from 2–4 September.
Consumers are increasingly willing to choose plain grocery items if they are being sold for ethical reasons, the boss of the UK’s largest redistributor of surplus stock has claimed.
Breakfast cereal and snack manufacturer Weetabix has confirmed that it will be able to meet its commitment to sourcing all of its wheat from British farmers.
