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The factory floor at Coventry site, the home of Doritos

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PepsiCo invests £13m into Doritos factory

By Bethan Grylls

The investment into its Coventry site has funded major renovations to staff facilities, with a new Doritos manufacturing line to be installed next month.

An expert roundtable gathered earlier this month to discuss the benefits and considerations of self-generating using renewable energies. Credit: Getty/pidjoe

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Choosing the right renewable energy for your factory

By Bethan Grylls

While there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to selecting the right type of renewable energy for your factory, there is certainly some low-hanging fruit worth grabbing at first.

There's still time to sign up to Food Manufacture's editorial webinar on Unleashing the Power of Self Generated Energy. Credit: Getty/rudall30

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3 reasons to self-generate renewable energy

By Bethan Grylls

A sobering report from the Committee on Climate Change has revealed that the UK is not on track to meet its 2030 emission reduction targets, but renewable energy holds promise to turbocharge the journey.

Pete Higgins (pictured) is the co-founder and CEO of House of Seaweed

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Scottish seaweed processor raises £595k

By Bethan Grylls

Seaweed Enterprises is rebranding under the new name of House of Seaweed, as it sets its sights on becoming a leading trade processing hub for the algae.

Elin Roberts co-founded the company alongside Chris Kong, Driando Ahnan-Winarno, and Fabio Rinaldo

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Better Nature names second CEO

By Bethan Grylls

The UK’s fastest-growing meat-free brand in retail has seen a leadership shuffle, as Elin Roberts joins Chris Kong as co-CEO.

Bakkavor's CEO suggests there's other areas the dip brand could dip its toe into

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Bakkavor acquires UK humous brand Moorish

By Bethan Grylls

The dip brand, which was founded by former BBC journalist Julie Waddell in 2012, has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by the fresh foods provider.

Founder Steve Monk (pictured) is looking to accelerate savoury biscuits growth with the new funds.

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UK savoury biscuits SME raises £550k

By Bethan Grylls

Good Guys Bakehouse, founded by ex-United Biscuits general manager, Steve Monk, has raised £550k to fuel retail growth for its biscuits range.

Arla's Lockerbie site (pictured) has been promised £34 million's worth of a £300+ investment

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Arla to invest more than £300m into UK sites

By Bethan Grylls

On the day of the Farm to Fork Summit, the dairy giant has said it will be injecting money into four of its sites across the UK, in addition to its previously announced plans for its Taw Valley site.

Nosh.bio in the repurposed factory in Dresden

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German plant in Dresden to mass-produce mycelium protein

By Bethan Grylls

Following the repurposing of a German-based, closed-down brewery, alternative protein manufacturer Nosh.bio has confirmed it will soon be capable of producing thousands of tons of mycelium protein each year.

L-R: David Hearn, Tate & Lyle, chair; Nigel Baker, British Ambassador to Slovakia; Jan Sido, Tate & Lyle, project manager; and Igor Kovačovič, Tate & Lyle, Boleráz plant manager

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Tate & Lyle invests €25m to expand dietary fibre capacity

By Bethan Grylls

The ingredients company celebrated the expansion of its dietary fibre line at the facility in Boleráz with the British Ambassador to Slovakia, Nigel Baker, and Tate & Lyle chair, David Hearn among the guests.

L - R Dale Farm's Fred Allen, chair; Nick Whelan, group chief executive; and Chris McAlinden, group operations director. Credit: Dale Farm

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Dale Farm investing £70m into cheddar processing site

By Bethan Grylls

The Northern Ireland dairy cooperative has announced one of the largest ever investments the region has seen from an agri-food company, as it expands its cheese site in Dunmanbridge, Co. Tyrone.

Among the new product launches is a new range of Pieminister on-the-go pies and Strawberry & Cream flavoured Squashies

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May 2024: New product launches

By Bethan Grylls

Food Manufacture rounds up the latest raft of new product launches to hit UK shelves, from Cathedral City's first venture into chilled meals, to new Kettle crisps varieties, and a Thai Green Cod Curry oven ready SKU from New England Seafood.

The new brewery is slated for completion in 2027. Credit: Greene King

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Greene King to build £40m brewery in Suffolk

By William Dodds

UK beer manufacturer Greene King has announced plans to invest £40m into the development of a “state-of-the-art” brewery in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

FrieslandCampina's UK-based operational arm is poised for a strategic office relocation in London, Victoria

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FrieslandCampina relocates UK headquarters

By Bethan Grylls

After 30 years in the historical West Sussex town of Horsham, the diary giant’s UK arm will be moving its HQ to the hustle and bustle of London, Victoria.

Lidl will invest £500m in British pork

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Lidl invests £500m in British pork

By Gwen Ridler

Discount retailer Lidl is to invest £500m in British pork in a bid to address sector-wide challenges and improve margins for farmers.

At the heart of Aire Park, Kirkstall will create a contemporary, fresh and friendly venue in The Tetley which celebrates the rich history of beer making in Leeds and Yorkshire

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Leeds Tetley building reopens

By Bethan Grylls

The Yorkshire-based Kirkstall Brewery has opened a bar and kitchen in the iconic Tetley building.

Damm produces 25 different beer brands including Estrella Damm. Credit: Getty / coldsnowstorm

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Estrella Damm to open first UK brewery

By William Dodds

Spanish drinks producer Damm, known for its Estrella Damm lager, is opening its first brewery in the UK, according to The Times.

I.T.S celebrates its expansion after acquiring its second site

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Newbury flavour house secures second site

By Bethan Grylls

Following rapid year-on-year growth, flavour expert I.T.S is set to expand its capabilities as it invests into a new site close to its existing premises in Berkshire.