Inside food & drink manufacturing
The protest comes as the ailing firm looks to secure a much-needed buyer this week, after it was put up for sale earlier this month following a period of repeated financial hardships.
The Food and Drink Federations’ (FDF) State of the Industry report Q4 2026 predicts 2026 to be a year defined by weak consumer demand and sustained cost pressures, as confidence among both manufacturers and consumers remains low.
International drinks giant Suntory is set to invest £25 million into a new manufacturing line at its Coleford factory in Gloucestershire.
Arla Foods has announced its largest-ever investment into a new Swedish cheese dairy, committing approximately €300 million and opening up new jobs in the area.
Frances Coulson, partner and head of insolvency & restructuring at law firm Wedlake Bell examines the latest ONS insolvency rates.
More than a decade after the World Health Organization classified processed meats such as ham as Group 1 carcinogens, concerns over nitrites/nitrates in food continue to spark debate. Sarah-Jane Dobson, partner at law firm, Ashurst, discusses.