F&B manufacturing in review 2025
As the end of another year draws to a close, Food Manufacture takes a moment to reflect on the big events that shaped 2025.
Archives for December 17, 2025
10 big leadership changes in F&B 2025
From new hires to sudden dismissals and retirement, Food Manufacture highlights 10 influential leadership changes during 2025.
EPR rates set to rise in 2026
The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging tax is set to rise after the Government unveiled its estimates for 2026.
Welsh rugby legend expands Biltong brand with major supermarket launch
Sheriff’s Biltong, co-founded by Wales and British and Irish Lions rugby legend Ken Owens and West Wales food producer Ruth Davies, is championing local farming and food heritage.
UK inflation slows with food and drink prices easing
UK inflation has fallen to 3.2%, its lowest level for eight months, new statistics released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.
CMA clears £1.2BN Greencore-Bakkavor deal
Greencore’s acquisition of Bakkavor is set to complete on 16 January 2026 following the Competition Markets Authority (CMA) accepting its move to sell its Bristol soups and sauces plant as a sufficient remedy.
Hey Rachel, leave our milkshakes alone!
Following the expansion of the ‘sugar tax’ announced in the Budget, Mike Bagshaw, owner and founder of specialist flavour house I.T.S., argues that government needs to put more focus onto technology providers and their impact on health - and give the...