UK manufacturing profit margins slashed by a third due to FX risk
A new report has revealed currency fluctuations are a top concern among food and drink manufacturers; ranking higher than shipping delays, fuel costs and compliance burdens.
Archives for August 17, 2026
Pilgrim’s Europe set to acquire Samworth Brothers-owned pork producer
Pilgrim’s Europe has announced its intention to acquire Walkers Deli & Sausage Company from Samworth Brothers.
Sazerac targets UK growth with Au Vodka acquisition
Sazerac, the global spirits company, is set to acquire UK-based vodka & RTD brand Au Vodka.
ASA ruling on blurred reviews reveals strict criteria on claims
A new ruling from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over The Turmeric Co.’s use of blurred customer testimonials reinforces the agency’s strict stance on disease claims, reminding the industry that even implied treatment claims are off-limits.
British poultry reports record-low antibiotic use
The British Poultry Council (BPC) is marking a decade of antibiotic stewardship reporting with its lowest-ever usage figures.
Ferrero buys leading US better-for-you brand
Leading confectionery firm Ferrero is set to acquire American wellness and better-for-you food brand Purely Elizabeth.
Protein gold rush faces reckoning
The industry’s biggest success story is becoming a major supply chain challenge, writes ACI Group’s CEO Karsten Smet.
Leading experts to share practical resilience strategies at Business Leaders’ Forum
Food Manufacture’s next Business Leaders’ Forum is fast-approaching and this time around we’re focused on resilience in the squeezed middle.