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UK manufacturing activity hits 15-month low

UK manufacturing activity hits 15-month low

By Gwen Ridler

Manufacturing activity in the UK has hit a 15-month low as manufacturers struggle with an unexpected rise in inflation and other ongoing challenges.

February NPD launches

February NPD launches

Need to catch up on recent NPD news from across the food and drink industry? Here are the launches we covered during February 2025.

WRAP renames Courtauld Commitment

WRAP renames Courtauld Commitment

By Gwen Ridler

The Waste Resource Action Plan (WRAP) has renamed its flagship food system transformation programme to provide better clarity of its mission.

Huel co-founder: UPF is a useful but limited term

Huel co-founder: UPF is a useful but limited term

By William Dodds

In an exclusive interview, the co-founder of meal replacement brand Huel, James Collier, discusses publishing his debut book, the philosophy of contemplative nutrition and the current debate around ultra-processed food (UPF).

Puratos expanding Buckingham site

Puratos expanding Buckingham site

By Bethan Grylls

The supplier of bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients is expanding its Buckingham facility as it shifts to local production for fillings, patisserie glazes and sourdough.