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.
Chilled food powerhouse The Compleat Food Group has acquired Crewe-based Wrights Food Group, the savoury bakery, sweet pastry and ready meals manufacturer.
Chilled desserts maker Rhokett Limited, which Michelin star chef Gary Rhodes helped set up and is based at Cranbrook, Kent, has been acquired by private-equity-backed Spanish food group Palacios.
Healthier doughnut brand Urban Legend has appointed industry veteran Jamie Mitchell as its new chairman, helping to lead the expansion of the business across the UK and internationally.
Workers in food and drink factories deserve abundant praise for striving to keep the nation fed in the face of radical changes to the UK’s geopolitical landscape and a global pandemic.
Pladis biscuit factory general manager Brian Jones has won the Factory Manager of The Year Award, held in partnership with Food Manufacture as part of the Grocer Gold Awards 2021.
It’s been a very long time coming, but at last the decision has been taken to introduce mandatory folic acid fortification of all non-wholemeal wheat flour in the UK.
Speciality cake and baking ingredients manufacturer Real Good Food Company claims to have faced down the challenges of COVID-19, narrowing pre-tax losses considerably to just £3.5m.
Bakery manufacturers have welcomed the Government's decision to make it mandatory for folic acid to be added to non-wholemeal wheat flour across the UK to help prevent life-threatening spinal conditions in babies.
Plant baker Finsbury Food Group has defied one of the toughest markets in living memory to record sales and profit growth, amid its continued Operating Brilliance Programme.
Simply Doughnuts, winner of the 2021 Food Manufacture Bakery Manufacturing Company of the Year award, is launching three new flavours and enjoying export success, founder, owner and managing director Shiraz Master explains in this exclusive podcast.
BBF Limited has agreed to acquire Sargents Bakeries Limited, which makes sweet pies, tarts and sundaes for an undisclosed sum, creating a combined business with a turnover of almost £200m, employing 1,700 people.
From baking to whisky distilling, we cover appointments from across the industry over the past month in this round-up of people on the move in food and drink.
From meat-free chicken burgers to air-dried ingredients, ‘World first’ confectionery launches to vegan friendly brioche buns, we cover the latest in plant-based new product development from food manufacturers.
Premier Foods has appointed former Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) sustainable packaging director Nick Brown to head environmental, social and governance (ESG).
New recyclable packaging at TruffleHunter, the development of paper-based bags at Bauck and a ‘first of its kind’ integrated bottle cap all feature in this round-up of food and drink packaging developments.
Pladis, the biscuit and snacks manufacturer behind brands such as Jacob's, Go ahead and Carr's has confirmed its intention to close its Tollcross factory in Glasgow, hitting 468 jobs.
Burton’s Biscuit Co. has launched a dedicated foodservice division - Burton's Foodservice - just as the UK out-of-home (OOH) market opens up after the latest lockdown.
Greggs, AG Barr and Ornua have all posted growth and strong sales in spite of COVID-19 related challenges, in this round-up of food and drink manufacturer’s financial results.
The advent of COVID-19 in the UK sparked a major shift in the outlook of consumers: home baking surged and issues such as health and sustainability assumed greater importance.
Chilled pastry producer Addo Food Group is recruiting for more than 200 vacancies across its five sites to meet rising demand for fridge-staples since the pandemic.
Cranswick celebrated a strong set of results in its first quarter trading update, as sales dipped for Premier Foods in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
An innovative cereal bar concept netted student team ReGen, from London Metropolitan University a finalist place in Ecotrophelia UK 2021's contest. Team lead Nyani Lebrasse tells us more in the latest FoodMan Talks.
Tesco supplier Baker Street has boosted listings of its long-life Classic Hot Dog Rolls and Original Burger Buns through the retailer's outlets three months after launching the products.
Digital adoption is a necessity for food and drink manufacturers moving into the future as the lines between consumers and customers become blurred, according to Puratos.
Oils and fats producer AAK has announced plans to consolidate production to optimise its European bakery business, moving a portion of its manufacturing capability to the UK.
Jones Village Bakery is to create 50 new jobs with another 65 on the way as it nears the opening of its new 13,006m2 ‘super bakery’ on the Wrexham industrial estate.
Puratos UK is launching two new chocolate products to the Belcolade range that aim to maintain the taste of real Belgian chocolate despite containing 40% less sugar.
Baked goods redistribution company Earth & Wheat has ‘rescued’ 30 tonnes of surplus bread since it launched 12 weeks ago through its online delivery platform.
Burton’s Biscuit Company has been acquired by Italian spreads and confectionery giant Ferrero from former owner Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board for an undisclosed sum.
Glasgow City Council has partnered with Government and unions to fight for the survival of the Pladis McVitie’s factory in Tollcross, as concerns were raised surrounding the future of the biscuit maker’s Carlisle site.
Warburtons is investing £56m to boost manufacturing and distribution capabilities to manage increased demand for innovative and daily fresh products across the country.
Premier Foods is eyeing new categories and bolt-on acquisitions while focusing on a new overseas strategy, according to plans revealed alongside results for a full year (FY) described as ‘transformational’ by one analyst.
Noble Foods has agreed to sell top premium chilled desserts brand Gü to Exponent for an undisclosed sum, as the private equity group claims the brand has significant global potential.
Hovis has shot down demands for an ‘unsustainable’ pay rise at its Belfast plant, as workers unions warned a planned strike would cause shortages of its products across Northern Ireland.
Meat alternative launches by Finnebrogue Artisan, wheat-based bacon and cake bars all feature in this round-up of the latest developments in plant-based food and drink.
Morning Foods aims to boost output over the next four years by more than 50% thanks to a major expansion of its oat milling capabilities at its site in Crewe.
