UK shoppers’ appetite for frozen food continues to remain strong, as the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) reports increased growth for the sector in the second quarter of 2023.
More than 200 jobs could be at risk at a Welsh supplier of frozen meals to the NHS, after reports that the owners are considering entering the business into administration.
Frozen baked goods manufacturer Frank Dale has eliminated black plastic packaging from all of its products as part of a suite of changes to its manufacturing process to promote sustainability.
With 17 categories up for grabs, the awards night recognised and rewarded the very best in operating standards and processes in today’s UK food and drink manufacturing sectors. Here's some of the highlights as told by social posts.
Frozen baked goods manufacturer Finedale Foods has reaped the benefits of a £400k investment into new production equipment, doubling production after Covid-19 decimated sales for the business.
Vegan and plant-based ice cream maker Northern Bloc has continued its expansion with the acquisition of two local artisan business and has moved into its new HQ.
The frozen food sector is perfectly placed to help consumers off-set some of the effects of the cost-of-living crisis, the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) president and chairman Ian Stone has told to 750 business leaders at the Federation’s Annual...
McCain Foods has acquired Neverlands-based frozen food firm Scelta Products for an undisclosed sum as it continues to expand in the frozen vegetable appetiser space.
Lakes Ice Cream has invested in new tech to replace traditional paper systems, boost sustainability and free up staff to work on new product development.
McCain Foods has transformed its UK HQ in Scarborough to create a hybrid working area for its office staff in order to boost employee wellness and build on the company’s sustainability goals.
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.
Mars Wrigley has announced that its ice cream plant in Steinbourg, France will become the first of its factories that is 100% powered by renewable energy.
McCain Foods (GB) and Bright Blue Foods have joined the ranks of food manufacturers recovering from the hammer blow of the pandemic, with both reporting sales and profits up in full-year results.
Scotland's largest ice cream producer Mackie's of Scotland has posted record revenues and profit despite battling rising costs and pandemic-related lockdown restrictions.
Consumer spend on frozen food will continue grow after the pandemic, with frozen fruit and plant-based some of the biggest trends. according to British Frozen Food Foundation (BFFF) chief executive Richard Harrow.
Sales of frozen food have been bolstered by new habits developed over lockdown, according to the British Frozen Food Federation’s (BFFF’S) latest report.
Unilever expects its commodity costs to rise by £3bn in 2022, claiming the price of soybean oil doubled in 2021, while Arla has predicted cost inflation will cause 'a slowdown in branded growth'.
The Food Manufacture Excellence Awards and Business Leaders Forum have been postponed from 10 February to Thursday 17 March, due to uncertainty caused by delayed updates to COVID-19 guidance on face-to-face events.
The end of the Government’s deal with CF Fertilisers to maintain supplies of CO2 gas has created uncertainty among food manufacturers, with concerns of higher prices and sudden shortages.
Neil Hansford, food packaging and cryogenic freezing expert at Air Products, discusses the freezing considerations and the application of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for plant-based foods or meat analogues.
Chilled food powerhouse The Compleat Food Group has acquired Crewe-based Wrights Food Group, the savoury bakery, sweet pastry and ready meals manufacturer.
Plant-based chicken breasts, lupin beans and an everyday sourdough lead this round-up of the latest product launches from food and drink manufacturers.
Tuber Group has revealed plans to launch new products into the frozen food market and double turnover after acquiring plant-based convenience foods manufacturer Saxon Foods from the Abbeydale Food Group for an undisclosed sum.
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.
