Pooch & Mutt acquires dog gut health business
Pet food manufacturer Pooch & Mutt has acquired dog gut health firm BIOME9 for an undisclosed sum, the first acquisition since it was bought by Vafo Group in 2020.
Archives for January 31, 2025
Latest food and drink product launches round-up
Food Manufacture breaks down some of the latest new product launches from food and drink manufacturers in the past week in this round-up.
Government slammed for response to Lords’ obesity and health report
The UK Government has faced criticism for its newly published response to the House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee’s food and health report.
Drip Water £4m investment to fund expansion into the Middle East
British canned water brand Drip Water has secured a £4m investment to help fund its expansion into the Middle East.
30 layoffs planned at UK wine merchant
Berry Bros. & Rudd is set to lay off 30 members of staff in an attempt to cut costs.
UK Halal market set for major growth, projected to reach £2bn by 2028
The UK halal market represents a great opportunity for food and drink manufacturers as the sector continues to see healthy growth.
Bakkavor hit with ethical trading complaint as strike continues
Unite the Union has made a formal complaint against food producer Bakkavor to the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI).
Greencore posts revenues of £474.3m in Q1 results
Greencore’s first quarter results painted a positive picture for the sandwich maker, with sales and volumes up across the board over the busy Christmas period.
Nestlé axes vegan KitKat after demand falls
Nestlé is to discontinue its vegan KitKat across all markets after demand for the chocolate bar waned since its launch.