From a senior appointment at one of the UK’s largest chilled supply chain operators to export success for the British Game Alliance, we round-up some of the latest developments in the food and drink manufacturing industry.
Packets of Kent Crisps will soon appear at the Walt Disney World Resort theme park in Florida, after a successful pitch at part of the Government’s Food is GREAT campaign.
Private equity firm Towerbrook has reportedly set its sights on acquiring 2 Sisters-owned Fox’s Biscuits as part of a mega merger to create a new European biscuit business.
KP Snacks has launched an investigation into its Ashby-de-la-Zouch factory, which makes Hula Hoops and Hula-Hoops-style own-label products for major retailers, following anonymous hygiene allegations raised against it.
Mak Tok founder William Chew talks to Food Manufacture about his appearance on last week’s episode of the hit BBC show Dragons’ Den, and what drove him to pitch for investment in his chilli paste company.
The purchase of Kettle Foods’ UK and Ireland business by Valeo could be the first step in owner CapVest’s plans to create a larger food group that can float on the stock market, according to an industry expert.
