Scottish organic dairy kickstarts expansion drive
An Ayrshire dairy has partnered with three farms across northern Scotland as part of a ‘landmark expansion’ to meet growing demand for organic natural milk.
Archives for April 13, 2026
Iran conflict: The 5 biggest pressure points for food and beverage
The price of oil and transport dominates headlines: but food and beverage companies need to anticipate other potential impacts
Scottish ice cream manufacturer invests in new site
Ice cream producer Mackie’s of Scotland has purchased a 50,000 sq ft distribution centre in Kintore, Aberdeenshire.
Brands ramp up protein with fresh wave of food launches
Plenish, the Hungry Boar, THIS, and Quaker have all rolled out new protein-focused food products.
Dutch pig slaughter falls by 780K in five years
Abattoirs in the Netherlands processed the lowest number of pigs in the first quarter of 2026 since 2009.
The real risks of dust in food production
In the fast-moving world of food and drink production, blind spots can develop quickly – even in processes everyone believes are under control.