Food and drink entrepreneurs could be in the running for a share of a £160,000 prize pool at this year’s Royal Society of Chemistry Emerging Technologies Competition.
Freaks of Nature, the Yorkshire plant-based chilled desserts producer, is investing £1m in its manufacturing facilities to keep pace with demand for its chilled desserts and hot puddings.
Start-up Pep & Lekker's Seed Snacks has joined the ranks of Sainsbury's Future Brands, with the supermarket chain announcing it would trial two flavours under the label in 70 stores from 9 June.
Coronavirus has hit small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food industry harder than any other sector, bar hospitality and leisure, according to research commissioned by specialist bank Aldermore.
Food and drink start-ups are being encouraged to apply for a chance to win up to €500k (£429k) and a place on a six-month bespoke accelerator programme.
Ingredients provenance is playing an increasingly significant role in consumers’ sweets and snacks purchasing decisions, according to the latest trends’ analysis from Innova.
Food and drink manufacturers are being encouraged to take advantage of a £20,000 grant and specialist advice as part of a new government-funded programme from the University of Lincoln.
Start-up Bay’s Kitchen has secured a substantial six-figure investment from the founder of Tangerine Confectionery to develop its range of foods aimed at people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
An Exeter company that has developed a biscuit to help prevent and relieve the effects of travel and morning sickness has secured a five-figure funding package from HSBC UK.
