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).
