A new survey shows that UK food manufacturers are deterred from investing in robotics by the high costs of investment required, says John Dunn. But that could be about to change, if a new research project gets funding
Improving efficiency and making a profit while keeping customers happy is a tall order, but one that can be met with the right equipment, as John Dunn discovers
Although the UK ethnic food market is hotting up it seems the prospect of a career within that industry leaves most young people cold. Rebecca Green finds out what is being done to spice things up and attract some more young blood
The Netherlands has a lot more to offer than windmills, tulips and clogs. It has a vibrant food industry that invests huge amounts in R&D, as Sue Scott discovers
Unless companies refocus attention on their processes, their businesses are likely to disappear offshore, however good they are at product innovation and marketing. John Dunn reports
Careers in Food and Drink Live returns this month with a series of seminars encouraging young people to take up a career in manufacturing, retail or foodservice. Stefan Chomka looks at the details
Smaller firms could take advantage of government support to develop tomorrow's ground-breaking technologies. Unfortunately, to date too few have yet taken up what is on offer, as Rick Pendrous reports
Uptake of undergraduate food and drink courses is finally on the increase, but will this lead to an end of the skills shortage? Stefan Chomka assesses graduate job prospects in the food and drink industry
Are you streets ahead of the rest when it comes to process innovation? Is your environmental management second to none? If so, enter Food Manufacture's Excellence Awards and you could be crowned our company of the year
More farmer-controlled food manufacturing businesses will emerge as the agricultural sector tries to cope with CAP reform. But, without the right collaboration and expertise, many are destined to fail, says Rick Pendrous
