Jobseekers in the food and drink industry need to prepare for a challenging time thanks to an increasingly competitive market, warned a food sector recruitment group.
Food Manufacture editor Bethan Grylls and multimedia reporter Gwen Ridler talk video games and how they can be used as a tool to get young people into the food and drink industry in our new look podcast.
Avara Foods's Wednesbury factory illustrates the company’s parallel priorities of investing in people and transformative technology, both of which are essential in the middle of the skills crisis, operations director Phil Davidson explains.
Entries are now open for the 2023 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards, which this year are offering even more chances to win with the launch of another new category.
Bakery ingredients supplier AB Mauri has announced four appointments in a drive to expand its business not only in bakery, but also into other markets.
Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has begun consulting with employees over the proposed closure of its Moreton factory in Merseyside, which employs 45 full-time staff.
McCormick & Company Incorporated has announced proposals to transfer its UK Flavour Solutions activities from Littleborough to its net zero carbon Peterborough factory over the next two years, affecting 380 roles.
Stuart Machin is to replace Steve Rowe as chief executive of M&S taking on responsibility for day-to-day leadership of the business and the executive committee.
Food ingredients manufacturer Macphie has appointed Kirsty Allan to the newly created post of sustainability manager to drive forward its environmental agenda.
Apprentices from ABP Food Group and Karro Food Group were among those receiving awards at the Institute of Meat's (IoM's) annual prizegiving at Butchers Hall on 24 February.
Herbs and spices supplier McCormick UK Limited is making 17 redundancies in its field sales team as it adapts to shifting trends in the domestic grocery market.
Bill Jermey is to retire as chief executive officer of skills charity the Food and Drink Training and Education Council (FTC) at its annual general meeting on 24 February.
South African food company Moorcroft Foods, which makes dried meat snacks Biltong and Droewors has announced it is establishing a manufacturing facility in Newtownards, Northern Ireland, creating 11 jobs.
Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) has launched a recruitment campaign for more than 150 jobs aimed at maintaining customer service levels of over 99% for own-label dairy customers.
Yorkshire plant-based 'milk' brand Mighty has announced the appointment of Ben Baldwin, who has previously worked with Innocent Drinks, Arla Foods and McCain Foods, as its out-of-home business development manager.
Unilever is axing 15% of senior managers and 5% of more junior managers, hitting 1,500 jobs in a restructure amid speculation it may be planning to divest its food portfolio.
Maintaining enough workers to keep businesses viable has been 'the overwhelming concern' for meat wholesalers in 2021, according to Alan McNaughton, president of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW).
Greggs, the bakery retailer and manufacturer, has appointed Roisin Currie, currently Greggs retail and property director, as chief executive, replacing Roger Whiteside, who has already announced his intention to step down from the board.
A parliamentary committee has challenged Home Office minister Kevin Foster MP to clarify comments he made about visas for pork butchers from overseas, which appear to contradict other experts' claims.
Typhoo Tea has appointed Rocio Ortiz as responsible sourcing manager and enlisted the services of Lesley Western as corporate social responsibility consultant as it builds on its ethical agenda.
Continuing labour shortages and other issues hitting supply chains have knocked food and drink companies' business confidence, a new report has revealed.
The number of emergency visas granted by the Government to pork butchers has been described as 'disappointing' by the British Meat Processors Association.(BMPA).
Patrick Coveney has tendered his resignation as Greencore's director and chief executive officer and plans to become CEO of foodservice group SSP from 31 March 2022.
Dairy-free drinks and cereals supplier Rude Health has hired ex-People Against Dirty European general manager Tim Smith as chief executive officer to steer it through the next phase of its growth strategy.
Reforming the approach to food in schools would help wean UK consumers off junk food and improve their diets, according to The Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith.
2 Sisters Food Group president Ranjit Singh Boparan has praised the Government's temporary visa scheme for seasonal poultry workers, claiming it has helped source up to 900 EU workers in the run-up to Christmas.
Danone UK & Ireland has appointed James Mayer as president of a restructured company, which combines its specialised nutrition, plant-based, dairy and waters businesses under one leadership team.
In an effort to tackle supply chain issues, the Government backtracked on its refusal to allow 'unskilled' labour into the UK and announced a temporary visa scheme for overseas HGV drivers, poultry workers and now pork butchers. The situation...
Rich Products, Müller UK & Ireland and ABP are among the food firms making the final cut in the run-up to the announcement of the winners of the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards (FMEAs). Is your company shortlisted? Read on to find out.
Temporary visas announced by the Government over the past weekend will be insufficient to solve the food supply chain problems caused by staff shortages, according to trade groups.
The heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver shortage will only marginally improve by sourcing more EU workers; attracting UK drivers with better wages and working hours is preferable, a report has suggested.
The Chilled Food Association (CFA) celebrates the 10th anniversary of its project to nurture the next generation go chilled food scientists, Chilled Education (CEd), as it continues to address the skills gaps affecting the food and drink sector.
The Food Manufacture Excellence Awards entry deadline has been extended from 6 September to 20 September to give would-be entrants a final chance to complete their online entries.
Greencore experts Carl Schubert, group manufacturing excellence and engineering director, and Phil Barnfather, HR director - operations will offer tips and guidance in Food Manufacture's webinar tackling the food industry's labour shortage.
The food industry faces 'the worst skills crisis in our lifetime', according to Andrew Brodie, Avara Foods people and communications director, one of the participants in Food Manufacture's 9 September webinar tackling the issue.
Food Manufacture Excellence Awards chairman of judges Geoff Eaton outlines seven industry trends he expects to emerge as key themes of entries this year in this FoodMan Talks videocast.
The Government exemption of some food chain workers from having to self isolate if they receive an alert from the NHS COVID-19 'track and trace' app has been branded 'worse than useless'.
Bakkavor, the fresh prepared food manufacturer, has reported second quarter trading ahead of 2019, although sales of salads had been hit by COVID-19 restrictions and mixed weather.
