Veracruz Almonds is boosting traceability by implementing blockchain technology at its estates in Idanha-a-Nova and Fundão, Portugal in preparation for expanding its exports to distributors and suppliers in the UK and Europe.
French ingredients firm Solina has expanded its reach into the UK with the acquisition of a majority stake in sauces and condiments manufacturer Zafron Foods from the Kenny family.
Joe Dent, chief people officer at Princes, discusses his mental health journey with the business and steps other food firms can take to help their employees with similar issues.
Own-label dry pet food manufacturer GA Pet Food Partners has completed the construction of a new ingredients kitchen at its Plocks Farm, Bretherton production plant.
Kellogg’s has launched a legal challenge against the Government’s upcoming restrictions on retail promotions for food and drink high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS), claiming the rules unfairly represented breakfast cereals.
Unilever has revealed it is to stop marketing food and beverages to children under the age of 16 years old, across both traditional media and social media.
Consumer good companies, including Mars and Unilever, have joined forces through The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) to back the development of new plastic recycling technologies.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions, trade restrictions and supply chain disruption will lead to food price rises and the possibility of temporary shortages, according to the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
McCormick & Company Incorporated has announced proposals to transfer its UK Flavour Solutions activities from Littleborough to its net zero carbon Peterborough factory over the next two years, affecting 380 roles.
In this exclusive podcast interview, vegan dog food brand Noochy Poochy founder McKinna details the journey of her company, from idea to fully realised product, and the challenges that she met along the way.
Workers union Unite has called for safeguards for its members at the Kraft Heinz plant in Wigan, after it claimed funding earmarked for the UK factory was redistributed to sites in Europe.
Associated British Foods (ABF) claims its sugar and ingredients divisions have delivered powerful performances in the 24 weeks to 5 March 2022, while Twinings Ovaltine proved a star performer in its grocery channel.
McCormick UK has invested millions in dry powder silos and liquid tanks for ingredients storage at its new Peterborough food factory, in partnership with European Process Plant (EPP).
Herbs and spices supplier McCormick UK Limited is making 17 redundancies in its field sales team as it adapts to shifting trends in the domestic grocery market.
Crisp manufacturer Mackie’s at Taypack has announced plans to expand its production capabilities as it celebrated a bumper year for new product development and festive sales.
Snack brand Simply Roasted has secured a deal with up-market supermarket chain Booths to supply the retailer’s stores with its non-high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) crisps.
Back in 2019, Food Manufacture spoke with Weetabix manufacturing apprentice James Bell to discuss his journey with the business. Three years later, we catch up with Bell to discuss his role in the company and how the pandemic has affected apprenticeships.
KP Snacks, maker of brands such as Hula Hoops, Pom-Bear, McCoy's, Tyrrells and Butterkist popcorn is 'working on plans to keep our products stocked and on shelves' after being hit by a cyberattack.
Growing sales of Premier Foods' Mr Kipling and Cadbury cakes have helped it continue to wipe out debt, while increased sugar, ingredients and grocery sales helped ABF offset rising commodity costs.
Plant-based snack manufacturer NutreeLife has tripled production and boosted staff numbers with help of a hire purchase agreement from Siemens Financial Services (SFS).
Associated British Foods (ABF) is managing to offset what it describes as 'an escalation' in utility, supply and raw material costs through cost efficiencies and price recovery.
Canned and packaged food and drink manufacturer Princes has expanded a partnership with Italian agricultural association, Coldiretti to enhance the sustainability of its Napolina '100% Made in Italy' tomatoes.
McCormick & Company, the US-based ingredients supplier, has called on manufacturers in the herb and spice industry to check their businesses for fraudulent practices following the publication of an EU report.
Dairy-free drinks and cereals supplier Rude Health has hired ex-People Against Dirty European general manager Tim Smith as chief executive officer to steer it through the next phase of its growth strategy.
Weetabix has continued to dismiss claims it is using ‘fire and rehire’ tactics in its ongoing pay dispute with workers union Unite and has levelled criticism on the union using the situation to support its unrelated national campaign against similar employment...
Food and drink manufacturers reiterated their commitments to reducing carbon emissions and boosting sustainability across their production plants in the run up to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26).
Mara Seaweed, which supplies seaweed seasonings to top supermarkets, has secured more than £600,000 to invest in expanding its factory in Fife, Edinburgh and exploring new markets.
Nestlé has boosted its vegan offering with the launch of plant-based egg and shrimp, as its reveals its latest progress toward reducing sugar in its cereal products.
In this exclusive Foodman Talks video, Cameron Mackintosh, managing director of ambient food and drink manufacturer Princes, charts its progress on its mammoth factory investment programme at its Erith, Long Sutton and Cardiff sites.
At home sales helped boost KP Snacks’s sales and profit in its full year results for the year ended 26 December 2020, as it focused its efforts on becoming more sustainable.
