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The first Hooba burger was launched earlier this year. Credit: Myco

Myco partners with wholesaler Brakes, hires new technical manager

Plant-based manufacturer Myco has struck a new partnership with food wholesaler Brakes.

Eden Mill has partnered with biotech firm MiAlgae to repurpose whisky effluent into a sustainable source of Omega-3s. Image credit: MiAlgae

Eden Mill turns whisky waste into sustainable source of Omega-3

Independent Scottish distillery Eden Mill has partnered with biotech firm MiAlgae to repurpose whisky effluent into a sustainable source of Omega-3s.

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Why packaging is merely the thin end of the wedge in meat processing sustainability

When it comes to meat sustainability, much of the focus to date has been placed prior to the plant or on plastic packaging, but the entire processing line efficiency is key to making big reductions in CO2 emissions and saving costs over equipment lifetime.

After Sainsbury’s caught out, food firms must prepare for mandatory hygiene rating display rules

Food businesses in England could soon be required to display their Food Standards Agency (FSA) hygiene rating score.

Over 80% buy international products weekly or biweekly. Credit: Getty/piskunov

82% of consumers agree this is missing from supermarket shelves

There is good news for international brands wanting to target the UK market, as research finds 90% of Brits are open to trying new international flavours.

Jon Mack has been appointed vice president of the Scottish Wholesale Association. Image credit: Bidfood

Scottish Wholesale Association appoints new vice president

Bidfood Scotland business unit director Jon Mack has been appointed vice president of the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA).

The new Border Targeting Operating Model came into force in April of this year. Credit: Getty / PCH-Vector

BTOM: Food for thought on a growing problem

Dan Culverhouse, UK&I managing director of Customs Support, analyses whether the recent relationship ‘reset’ with Europe will help resolve border issues.

BrewDog received a record number of customer complaints as a result of the issue. Credit: Getty / SolStock

BrewDog forced to discard ‘millions of pounds’ of ‘infected’ beer

BrewDog has been forced to throw away ‘millions of pounds’ of ‘infected’ beer in recent months after a quality issue led to customer complaints.

Wilkin & Sons has partnered with the University of Essex to trial a strawberry picking robot. Image credit: University of Essex

Strawberry picking robots trialled by University of Essex

New strawberry picking robots that could help speed up harvest and cost a fraction of the price of their predecessors have been trialled by researchers at the University of Essex.

(Left to right) Andy Stapley CEO and Angela Willows CFO. Image credit: Macphie

Macphie appoints new chief financial officer

Food ingredients firm Macphie has appointed former Nestlé Switzerland and Canada financial leader Angela Willows as its new chief financial officer (CFO).

Organic food and drink sales outperformed conventional products in the year to 25 August 2024. Image credit: Getty / alle12

Organic outperforms conventional food market

Organic food and drink outperformed the conventional market in the past year, as the sector ‘bounced back’ from the impacts of the cost-of-living crisis.

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Am I eligible for the Business Leaders’ Forum?

Food Manufacture’s annual Business Leaders’ Forum has become a must-attend for food and drink industry experts – but as an invite-only event, how do you get on the guestlist?

The wellness garden at the British Sugar factory in Bury St Edmunds. Credit: Gavin Jones/British Sugar

Improving wellness on the factory shop floor

We know that mental health and wellbeing among factory workers is challenging – so what can the food manufacturing industry do to help, before it impacts productivity? Joshua Clark, estimator from landscaping contractor Gavin Jones, explores.