Chiltern Capital acquires majority stake in Fylde Fresh
The UK private investor has bought a controlling stake in Lancashire potato and veg processor, Fylde Fresh and Fabulous (FFF), for an undisclosed sum.
Archives for September 4, 2026
Tesco pulls widely sold sandwich filler from shelves over packaging blunder
Tesco has withdrawn a widely sold coleslaw product after it was discovered that some packs may contain the wrong product entirely, posing an allergen risk.
Defra warned over lack of readiness for major food supply chain disruptions
A new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) is calling on the government to work more closely with households, communities and industry to bolster food resilience.
Scottish fish processor fined over £450K after worker suffers “catastrophic injuries”
A Scottish fish processing firm has been fined after one of its workers suffered serious injuries when he became entangled in machinery.
Can AI unlock your factory’s hidden capacity?
Pringles claims artificial intelligence has lifted capacity by 10% without new machinery – but can other food producers replicate it?
3 ways A-brands can win in a private label world
Sales for private labels are outperforming branded products across Europe, growing more than 50% faster. While that may be a worrying figure for brand owners to digest, there are still ways to win.