Frozen food manufacturer Birds Eye's sales increased 'ahead of plan' in the second financial quarter of 2020, according to its annual report just published by Companies House.
A flurry of plant-based product launches this week include Meatless Farm's first entry into the frozen food category, three new Morrisons products from Oumph! and Spanish brand Heura's UK debut.
Frozen food producer McCain Foods (GB) has invested £25m into the UK potato industry to help navigate the pressures of the coronavirus and erratic weather caused by climate change.
Kirsty’s, the Yorkshire-based free-from food brand, which won funding during hit BBC show Dragon’s Den, has invested £2m in the first production facility to be owned by the business.
New spread launches from Mars, a trio of new releases from biscuit brand McVitie’s and limited edition Dairy Milk chocolate bars from Cadbury head up this snapshot of the latest new product development from food and drink manufacturers this month.
Wholesalers are calling for food manufacturers and the Government to help move ambient and frozen stock out of their warehouses as the foodservice sector prepares to reopen on 4 July.
Responding to coronavirus’s impact, the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has urged retailers to share financial aid with their suppliers, as manufacturers increasingly rely on debt to weather the pandemic.
Mackie’s of Scotland has launched ‘The Mini Collection' – a multi-pack of four miniature ice cream tubs, with listings including Sainsbury’s and Tesco stores throughout Scotland.
Mochi brand Little Moons has opened a £3.5m factory in London in a bid to meet increasing demand in the UK and internationally, with plans to create 150 jobs.
Deeside-based frozen food manufacturer KK Fine Foods is to expand its facilities, diversify production and add 40 new jobs as part of a £5.5m investment.
