Nestlé’s Maggi enters ready meal market
Seasonings, instant soups and noodles brand Maggi has entered the ready meal market with the launch of its new Global Kitchen range.
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Fearne & Rosie founder: ‘That naivety and simplicity is a big part of why our business started’
Rachel Kettlewell talks about swapping the classroom for jam making, distrust in the health category, and why it’s ok to drop the ball sometimes in this latest podcast episode.
£3M granola factory opens in Hampshire
The owners of Boka Food Limited have opened a new 12,500 sq ft British granola manufacturing facility in Winchester.
Nestlé baby food recall: Legal transparency, timeliness and trust restoration after a global safety failure
The recall has since prompted non-profit campaign organisation, Foodwatch, to file a lawsuit. Food Manufacture speaks to law firm Birketts to gain further clarity on what could happen next.
Rowse Honey unveils new high-tech premium packaging
Rowse Honey is launching a redesigned packaging concept for its premium Manuka Honey range, complete with ‘new label technology’.
Why NewPrinces snapped up Plasmon in €124.3BN deal
Following the Princes Group owner acquisition, Food Manufacture examines what drove the purchase and the business’s wider European ambitions.
Gosh! taps into ‘fibremaxxing’ craze
Plant-based food brand Gosh! Has teamed up with Urban Eat to launch two falafel-focused on-the-go options, as the demand for fibre rises.
M&S accused of ‘ripping off’ influencer’s ‘brain food’ snacks
Marks & Spencer has become embroiled in a legal dispute over accusations that its ‘brain balls’ range is ripping off an influencer’s original idea.
Nestlé recalls baby formula across UK and mainland Europe
Swiss food and drink giant Nestlé is recalling batches of baby food across the UK and several European markets as a precautionary measure.
Lidl claims “biggest Christmas ever” with British-made SKUs topping the charts
Discount supermarket Lidl is claiming its “biggest Christmas ever” underpinned by a £1.1 billion turnover across the festive period.
NewPrinces completes €124.3M baby food acquisition
The Princes Group parent company has completed the acquisition from The Kraft Heinz Company of several baby food brands and its Italian-based production site.
KP Snacks has ‘contingency plans’ as it faces strike action
KP Snacks said it has “robust” contingency plans in place to minimise disruption as it faces strike action by staff at its site in Billingham, Teeside.
Nestlé executive vice president steps down
Sanjay Bahadur, executive vice president and head of group strategy and business development at Nestlé is to retire from the business.
Premier Foods unveils £36M investment as it renews agreement with Loyd Grossman
Premier Foods has unveiled plans for a £36 million investment in its Worksop cooking sauces manufacturing facility, which will enable it to double capacity and bring production of its Loyd Grossman cooking sauces in-house.
NPD round-up: Festive launches
Check out the latest new product development for the festive period with everything from Pepsi Gingerbread to Kellogg’s Yule Log Style Rice Krispies Squares and festive meal makers.
Middledale Foods appoints technical manager
Middledale Foods, the ingredients supplier, is focusing on UK and international growth with a restructuring of its senior team.
Lee Kum Kee diversifies with launch of authentic noodles
Lee Kum Kee, the Asian sauces and condiments manufacturer, is expanding into noodles for the first time with the roll-out of four new products.
NPD: Snack a Jacks new flavour taps into changing consumer tastes
Snack a Jacks, the PepsiCo owned rice cake brand, is shaking up its range with the launch of latest flavour - Lightly Salted Caramel.
Morrisons and Dunnes Stores recall products
Morrisons is recalling Morrisons Savers Salad Cream while Irish chain Dunnes Stores has recalled desiccated coconut products.
SlimFast UK & Europe acquired for £20.1M
The FMCG manufacturer, supplier and brand owner, Supreme, has purchased the trade and selected UK and European assets of SlimFast.
Nestlé job cuts include c.4,000 in manufacturing and supply chain
Food and beverage giant Nestlé has revealed plans to cut c.16,000 jobs worldwide with around 4,000 of these to be in manufacturing and supply chain.
Pip Organic launches snacking range into Ocado
Pip Organic is expanding its healthier snacking offer by launching its Pipsticks snacking range into Ocado.
Walker’s Shortbread announces Justin Stead as new chair
Walker’s Shortbread, the Scottish producer, has appointed Justin Stead as its new chairman from 22 October 2025.
Recycled materials sway 40% of crisp consumers
Findings from packaging firm Amcor finds sustainability shapes snack choices for 1 in 3 crisp consumers.
Major sweetener manufacturer to acquire Slimfast US
Glanbia is set to sell the US division of its weight management and health & wellness brand to the Heartland Food Products Group.
Quaker Oats unveils clean label porridge
The PepsiCo owned brand is the latest to roll out a breakfast option made with simplified ingredients with its ‘Quaker Oats & Fruits & nothing else’.
Inside Cereal Partners UK&I’s Lighthouse facility
Food Manufacture steps inside the home of Shreddies, Cereal Partners UK and Ireland’s Staverton site, to learn how it ticks, its place in the local community and what makes it’s a ‘lighthouse’ facility.
McVitie’s Club moves into On-The-Go confectionery
The famous McVitie’s brand targets younger consumers with confectionery launch.
Asda sees pre-tax profits fall to £599M
As supermarket chain Asda slips into the red, it reveals its strategy for recovery.
Nestlé programme delivers improvements to cocoa-farming families
Nestlé’s income accelerator programme is delivering measurable improvements in income and household resilience.
Andy Murray named ambassador for Walker’s Shortbread
Tennis legend Andy Murray has been named as a brand ambassador for Walker’s Shortbread.
McVitie’s owner expands presence in Asia
Pladis has expanded its presence within Asia as part of the firm’s aim to grow its global footprint.
Krispy Kreme exec joins Branston
Branston has snapped up Krispy Kreme’s global manufacturing lead, as it looks to roll out next phrase of growth.
Peppa Pig pasta letters to hit UK shelves
Icefresh Foods, in collaboration with game, IP and toy company Hasbro, announces launch of Peppa Pig Learning Pasta Shapes.
Proposed Cheerios factory closure puts 300 jobs at risk
Cereal Partners UK and Ireland (CPUK&I) has announced plans to close its Bromborough site, putting more than to 300 jobs at risk of redundancy.
Kraft Heinz completes €70m European factory expansion
Baked beans and ketchup maker Kraft Heinz has bolstered its European footprint with the completion of a €70 million factory expansion in the heart of Spain.
How many pancakes are consumed on Pancake Day in the UK?
Food Manufacture hears from Deborah Pyner, co-founder, and Nadine Maggi, managing director, from syrups and spreads manufacturer Sweet Freedom about the popularity of pancakes and their accompaniments in the UK.
Indian snacks brand expanding UK production capacity
Indian snacks brand Haldiram’s has announced plans to expand its production capabilities in the UK.
American jam brand sets up production in UK
Following its launch into the UK in 2023 with its chia jam, American jam brand Smash Foods has made a trio of announcements including a major rebrand, two new flavour launches, and setting up production in the UK.
Spice importer fined for failing safety checks
Spice importer and distributor Al Noor ltd has been fined more than £10k for failing ensure essential safety checks on potentially toxic foods it brought into the UK.
Latest food and drink product launches round-up
Food Manufacture breaks down some of the latest new product launches from food and drink manufacturers in the past week in this round-up.
Food and drink firms win share of £52m sustainability funding
From beer to baked beans, food and drink firms were among 25 business that received a share of a £51.9m Government grant to help emissions-cutting projects in the UK.
Pioneering the future of egg production with In OVO sexing technology
Jasen Urena, vice president of NestFresh shares insights into how In OVO sexing tech is revolutionising egg farming and why it matters to consumers who care about ethics, sustainability and animal welfare.
Me and My Factory: Hilltop Honey
Take a journey through Hilltop Honey to discover what goes into a bottle of its honey and a glimpse into how founder and owner Scott Davies runs the business in the latest episode of Me and My Factory.
Branston to launch potato brand Nanna Tate in Tesco
UK potato supplier Branston is preparing to launch a new potato brand called Nanna Tate.
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Revenues rise at Premier Foods as branded demand grows during H1
Premier Foods saw headline revenue increase by 4.6% in the 26 weeks ending 28 September.
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KP Snacks to acquire Whole Earth Foods
UK food manufacturer KP Snacks has agreed to acquire Whole Earth Foods from Ecotone.
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Snacking category outlook: M&A activity on the rise
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...
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ManiLife to open £1m peanut butter factory
Peanut butter brand ManiLife has announced plans to open a £1m production facility in Shirebrook, Derbyshire.
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Panesar Foods acquired by Paulig for undisclosed fee
UK manufacturer of sauces, salsas and condiments Panesar Foods has been acquired by Finnish F&B firm Paulig.