In a world where COVID-19 has forced a readjustment of priorities in so many areas, food safety has rightly remained at the very top of the agenda for producers.
Greencore, the prepared foods and ready meals manufacturer, aims to recruit 5,000 staff from March to July this year and invest in automation to rebound swiftly from COVID-19, aided by plant-based NPD.
Soft drink value and volume sales in the licensed trade last year were just over a third of 2019 figures, while foodservice soft drinks sales fell by more than a third.
Operating a laboratory relying on the steady flow of samples from across the world for various methods of integrity testing, life looked as uncertain for us as it did for the rest of the industry a year ago.
The UK dairy industry was grappling with its environmental impact and the need to increase efficiency even before the start of last year. Then the pandemic hit.
Salcombe Brewery has weathered the pandemic, has almost completed a £1m site and is poised to roll out a new canned pilsner this summer, head brewer Sam Beaman tells Food Manufacture.
UK food and drink exports fell 9.7% in 2020 compared to the previous year, but opportunities to grow in overseas markets still remain, according to a new report.
Poultry processor Avara Foods has invested £1.9m in a new automated packing line at its Hereford factory as it announces the creation of 100 new jobs at the site.
Cider sales have continued to grow despite the closure of pubs during the latest lockdown, with crafted and premium brands leading the charge, according to a new report from Westons Cider.
The reopening of pubs after lockdown will lead to a boost in production of Marmite and similar products affected by the mass closure of foodservice and hospitality businesses, online retailer Approved Food claims.
The Government must recognise the impact of the hospitality sector's shutdown on its suppliers, and act urgently to support the supply chain, according to a House of Commons committee report.
Digital technology and the disruption caused by COVID-19 has helped accelerate technology adoption in the food and drink industry and advance food safety practices, according to a panel of industry experts.
Scottish soft drinks company AG Barr, which owns brands including Irn Bru and Rubicon, has joined the ranks of manufacturers reporting financial dents from the COVID-19 pandemic.
