In response to the increasing volume of sales in the out of home market, the world’s largest trade fair, Anuga, is launching a tradeshow for the foodservice sector this October.
Leading scientists and industry bosses have called for more public investment in agricultural, biotechnological and food research to enable the UK to address the huge challenges facing the world.
It’s once again time to register your vote for the individual who you believe has done most over the past year to raise the profile of food and drink manufacturing. By visiting our web site – www.foodmanawards.co.uk – you can make your choice from...
Get food industry engineers reminiscing and they'll tell you about a golden age when yogurt was yogurt and there was only one type of cottage cheese. They'd start production in the morning and stop at the end of the day for a good old-fashioned...
The popular BBC TV programme, Jimmy's Food Factory raised the image and profile of the UK food industry, according to the new president of the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST), professor Colin Dennis.
Simplifying and speeding up product recalls would be the next logical step along the road of GS1 UK’s mission to refine data quality, according to chief executive Gary Lynch.
The uncomfortable ride and the fact that we were overtaking every car on the motorway indicated my taxi driver might be breaking the speed limit. I glanced over his shoulder and realised what was wrong. According to the speedometer, we were doing zero...
International take-up of a ‘gourmet’ hot meal vending system is being fuelled by Sealed Air Cryovac’s retortable tray-and-skin vacuum pack, says the company.
Food manufacturing and packaging firms may be investing less in new machinery, but they are looking to overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) analysis to hone their competitive edge, according to Bosch Packaging Technology.
As I was preparing concepts for a retail presentation in a kitchen last week I became aware that I was the only female in the room. And I was surrounded by chefs. The British food retailers’ expectation for culinary skill within development has escalated...
Following a deal between frozen food distributor Belfield and Northern Irish manufacturer Mullins, Bally Bleat goat’s milk ice cream will now be distributed to British retailers.
Food manufacturers that are looking to make a significant reduction to the salt, fat and sugar content of their products should start the development process from scratch, rather than reformulate existing products, according to Dr Wayne Morley, head...
Assuming the European Commission, Parliament and Council can agree on some outstanding issues, the EC Food Information Regulation will be adopted shortly.
Jobs in the food and drink manufacturing sector look set to become more attractive, thanks to plans to create a novel series of professional qualifications. Employees will be able to map out their career paths from the shopfloor to the boardroom and build...
Government may need to intervene to give teeth to the voluntary Responsibility Deals it has launched if the desired changes to behaviour are to be achieved, it has emerged.
Kraft ceo Irene Rosenfeld has countered criticism of her no-show at a parliamentary select committee looking into Kraft’s takeover of Cadbury, and says she has spoken to the ''folks that really matter to me'' in the UK.
Northern Foods/2 Sisters Food Group began meeting suppliers yesterday, with the professed aim of shedding around half ‘‘over time’’ in a bid to boost supply chain efficiency and increase turnover to £3bn by 2015.
First Milk has bought Fife-based Kingdom Cheese and Kingdom Dairies to extend its product range into new cheese and cream products, while the firm has updated FoodManufacture.co.uk on the progress of its plans to build a new Scottish creamery.
The Findus Group says it is working hard to ensure a ''consistent and reliable'' supply of Crispy Pancakes following the decline of major contract supplier Longbenton Foods, as the latter's administrator fights to achieve a sale.
Smoothie manufacturer Innocent insists it remains committed to its charitable partners after a media report today claimed it had donated nothing to its principal foundation since 2008.
Despite his firm's successful push to boost foodservice sales over the past year, Lees Foods ceo Clive Miquel believes the retail sector is where the “real growth lies” , as the company looks to extend its brands into complementary product areas.
Wirral Borough Council says it ''left no stone unturned'' in trying to persuade Burton’s Foods not to close its Moreton biscuit factory, and even offered the company a £450,000 grant as a sweetener.
To consolidate Foodex’s position as the premier show for UK food and drink manufacturers, it is extending its sector interest into bakery, logistics and ingredients.
Heinz has restarted one of the three production lines at its Aunt Bessies frozen potato factory in Westwick, Norfolk after a major fire three weeks ago, while the brand itself has appointed a new md.
A credit insurance expert has told FoodManufacture.co.uk that he believes Longbenton Foods’ recent collapse could be the first of many in the sector, given a possible interest rate increase on the horizon and raw material and fuel price hikes.
The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA’s) Board today responded to meat industry lobbying by agreeing to recommend that ministers adopt a “tapered” approach to the introduction of meat inspection charges.
Premium adult soft drinks business Bottlegreen has been sold to Northern Irish-based food group SHS, which already owns the Shloer, WKD and Merrydown brands.
BIS today published a draft bill to aimed at “giving teeth” to the groceries supply code that protects suppliers against excessive risks or unexpected costs in dealings with retailers, but the BRC has hit out at what it says is "ill judged"...
40 jobs could be lost at AAK Bakery Services in Oldham in March 2012 after Swedish parent AarhusKarlshamn revealed it could close the business following a UK operational review.
Greencore cfo Alan Williams has told FoodManufacture.co.uk that he can "categorically confirm the business is not for sale", following a news report that said the €850m turnover convenience foods group had held talks with private equity firms...
A leading figure within UK food and beverage manufacturing automation has urged industry players to sieze the opportunity to invest in new technology before they are hit by a new economic slump.
A leading bioplastics trade body in Europe has welcomed the chance to contribute to a public consultation over the need to clarify European definitions over biodegradable and compostable plastics.
Local MP Angela Eagle has slammed Burton's Foods as "disloyal" after it announced today that it was going ahead with closing its biscuit factory in Moreton.
