Big Food mergers and their impact on SMEs
The last year has seen a flurry of acquisition deals, with several bigger firms snapping up successful challenger and smaller brands.
Archives for August 26, 2025
BrewDog co-founder departs business for personal reasons
BrewDog co-founder Martin Dickie is stepping away from the company and the alcohol industry for personal reasons.
Two men jailed over plan to sell illegal meat unfit for human consumption
Two men have been jailed after placing meat not fit for human consumption on the market, while two others were handed suspended sentences.
Co-op bolsters health and wellbeing offer through Holland & Barrett partnership
Co-op has partnered with Holland & Barrett to boost the health and wellness offer across its convenience stores.
Allergen errors most common cause of UK food recalls, report finds
Allergen labelling errors were the common cause of food recalls in the UK between January and June 2025, a new report has found.
Aldi gives Teenage Cancer Trust access to £350,000 of Apprenticeship Levy
Aldi is providing the Teenage Cancer Trust with access to £350,000 of its Apprenticeship Levy.
What role does ESG play in food sector mergers and acquisitions?
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are no longer peripheral concerns in corporate transactions – they are central to deal-making, particularly in the food sector, argue Ed Savory and Arwa Salman from the corporate team at Birketts LLP.
Cheap food is costing the planet
Supermarkets need to prioritise sustainability and accept when this costs more, writes Nick Behari, country manager UK & IE for Vion Food UK Ltd.
Kirker Greer Spirits unveils new range of Irish whiskeys
Kirker Greer Spirits has added to its range of Irish whiskeys with the launch of the Kirker Four Seasons Collection.
Griddle founders: ‘We’re not here to create another preservative-pumped product’
In this episode of the Food Manufacture Podcast, we welcome Ella Harland and Sophie McGregor, co-founders of Griddle – a frozen bakery brand launched in 2022.