How Charlie Bigham’s escaped an IT crisis
Plagued by outages caused by ageing systems, Charlie Bigham’s embarked on a major tech transformation. Head of IT, Mike Calverley, tells Food Manufacture about its journey.
Archives for August 5, 2026
HSE launches probe into violent blast at Essex Farm
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is investigating a fire and subsequent explosion that took place at a farm in Essex last month.
The seasonal launch is dead. What comes next?
Faster trend cycles, retailer demands and shrinking product lifecycles are reshaping food and beverage innovation
Heineken profits beat expectations after 3,000 job cuts
Global brewing powerhouse Heineken has seen its H1 FY2026 profits beat forecasts, with a major restructuring programme helping to widen operating margins.
AG Barr’s H1 results hit by £10M black hole after inventory error
AG Barr has seen around £10 million wiped off its balance sheet due to a distribution error, denting what had been a positive start to the financial year.
GroceryAid boosts reach but faces growing welfare bill
The food and drink charity has seen positive results from its awareness campaign but its CEO warns it must now secure more resources to meet growing demand.