Fresh produce

Natures Way Foods adds six production lines at Selsey factory

22-Jul-2021 By Rod Addy

Natures Way Foods has installed six new production lines at its Selsey factory in West Sussex this year, taking the total number to 25.

Bakkavor trading 'ahead of 2019' except for salads

21-Jul-2021 By Rod Addy

Bakkavor, the fresh prepared food manufacturer, has reported second quarter trading ahead of 2019, although sales of salads had been hit by COVID-19 restrictions and mixed weather.

Wolds Produce acquires potato seed business WM Quarrie

09-Jul-2021 By James Ridler

Potato processor Wolds Produce has acquired independent potato seed business WM Quarrie for an undisclosed sum.

Loma inspection devices made for harsh cleaning gain traction

23-Jun-2021 By Rod Addy

New inspection devices designed for harsh, deep cleaning and supplied by Loma Systems are gaining traction in the industry, having been installed by fresh prepared food manufacturer Bakkavor.

Troy Foods appoints William Jackson head as non-executive director

07-Jun-2021 By James Ridler

Former William Jackson Food Group chief executive Norman Soutar has joined salad and mayonnaise producer Troy Foods as non-executive director.

Bakkavor creates 150 roles at Scottish salads factory

28-May-2021 By James Ridler

Prepared foods manufacturer Bakkavor is to create 150 new jobs at its salad processing site in Bo’ness, Scotland.

UK food producers 'will struggle' with Australia trade deal

18-May-2021 By James Ridler

UK producers will struggle to compete with overseas rivals if zero tariff trade with Australia is approved by the Government, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has warned.

Salad firm WS Bentley eyes further growth from funding boost

11-May-2021 By Jerome Smail

Salad supplier WS Bentley has secured a five-year Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan (CBIL) of £800,000 to help finance £1.85m of capital investment.

Vegetarians have healthier profile than meat eaters – study

10-May-2021 By Jerome Smail

Vegetarians appear to have a healthier biomarker profile than meat eaters, according to a study of more than 160,000 UK adults.

Export rules and container crisis threaten supply chain

05-May-2021 By James Ridler

Lack of clarity regarding exports to the EU and a continued shortage of shipping containers are plaguing UK food manufacturers.

Branston invests £6m in potato protein facility

29-Apr-2021 By James Ridler

Potato processor Branston has invested £6m in a new facility to extract high grade plant protein from potatoes at its site in Lincolnshire.

Top ten 2021 food trends identified by The Food People

21-Apr-2021 By James Ridler

Demand for luxury products, thriftiness and the link between gut health and mental health have been identified as top 2021 consumer food trends by market research group The Food People.

Latest trends in food and drink packaging

16-Apr-2021 By James Ridler

Packaging-free aisles in Aldi, paper packs for Smarties and cardboard beer sleeves all feature in our latest food and drink packaging round-up.

Bakkavor to create 150 jobs at Kent salad factory

15-Apr-2021 By James Ridler

Fresh prepared food manufacturer Bakkavor is to create 150 new jobs at its Tilmanstone, Kent factory, as part of continuing growth plans for the site.