As we emerge from an incredibly trying period for the food and drink industry, 2024 has seen several high profile deals take place. James Scallan, managing director of Houlihan Lokey’s consumer group, explains why the snacking category in particular is...
Shakes and meal replacement manufacturer Protein Works has invested £10m vertically integrated headquarters to bring all the disparate parts of its business under one roof.
In this month’s podcast, Hilltop Honey founder and owner Scott Davies takes us through the history of his company and how an unfortunate accident led to the creation of the UK’s second biggest honey business.
The boys and ghouls will soon be out trick or treating, but what treats will consumers be raising their spirits with this Halloween? Food Manufacture rounds-up some of the spookiest new product launches this holiday season.
UK microwave rice firm Veetee Foods is expanding its reach into the US with plans to build a $36m (£26.9m) production facility in Johnston County, North Carolina (NC).
From fresh new looks for Fearne & Rosie Jam to a refresh of Young’s Chip Shop brand, we round-up some of the latest redesigns and brand refreshes by food and drink manufacturers.
Food Manufacture explores the latest trends in pet food development and the driving forces behind consumer purchasing decisions when it comes to feeding the furrier members of their families.
Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has acquired Butcher’s Pet Care (BPC) for an undisclosed sum, creating a combined business with turnover worth about £350m.
Food firms could soon be able to test for adulterated honey without even opening the jar, thanks to a new study into detecting fake products by researchers led by the Cranfield University.
Whether you're a start-up or an industry leader, the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards invite food and drink processors to showcase their capabilities and celebrate the efforts and achievements of their companies and teams. Here, we summarise each...
The ingredients and ready-to-eat product supplier has added two 26 ton refrigerated lorries to its fleet, which provide a daily delivery service to customers across the UK.
Possible contamination by foreign bodies and the risk of hydrogen cyanide sparked the recall of several food and drink products at the end of last month, covered in this round-up.
Pip & Nut founder Pip Murray talks marathon running, women in food and drink and palm oil-free peanut butter in the latest episode of the Food Manufacture Podcast.
From six-figure nationwide deals for seaweed crisps, to the UK debut for one of the most popular snacks in the US, we break down the latest food and drink product listings.
The investment into its Coventry site has funded major renovations to staff facilities, with a new Doritos manufacturing line to be installed next month.
Crisp maker Fairfields Farm has expanded production with the installation of a new fryer, part of a multi-million-pound investment in the company over the past year.
Branded sales continue to bolster Premier Foods’ revenues, as analysts question whether the food manufacturer is playing it too safe in its full-year outlook.
People suffering from coeliac disease are paying up to 35% more for their weekly food shop, with a growing number of consumers unable to find gluten-free products on shelves, according to Coeliac UK.
Discover how an innovative modern day pasta manufacturing facility operates as Ugo Foods Group CEO Sophia Cooke and operations director Charlie Ugo take Food Manufacture behind the scenes.
Weetabix parent company Post Holdings has appointed a new managing director for the cereal brand as it names a new leader of its refrigerated retail unit.
Pepsico has expanded the use of used cooking oil to power its delivery fleet in a move that will save an additional 13k tonnes in greenhouse gases (GHGs) for the manufacturer.
Nimisha Raja, founder and chief executive of air-dried snack manufacturer Nim’s Fruit Crisps, explains the lengths she went to in order to support her business in the latest episode of the Food Manufacture Podcast.
Leeds-based entrepreneur Aihtsham Rashid has launched a brand new 100% halal certified pet food company, Hurayra Pet Food, in response to lack of options currently on the market.
Low-carb bread and ready meals firm SRSLY is pivoting away from the UK high street to prioritise direct to consumer and export markets after failing to drum up interest in physical stores.
The honey brand’s fresh new look marks a major milestone in Hilltop’s sustainability journey as it introduces squeezy bottles made from 100% RPET plastics and bespoke jars from 60% recycled glass.
