From the continued growth of the plant-based meat alternatives in a sea of administrations, to the latest innovations in coffee flavours and everything in between, we explore some of the need-to-know trends in the food and drink manufacturing industry....
The potato industry needs to adopt more sustainable production methods in order to meet net zero targets according to Andrew Blair, field technical manager at the UK’s largest potato supplier Branston.
Food Manufacture rounds up some of the most innovative and interesting new product development (NPD) seen across the food and drink industry in recent weeks.
Sauces and tinned vegetables giant Kraft Heinz has announced the appointment of Carlos Abrams-Rivera as its new chief executive, effective from 1 January 2024.
Potentially explosive bottles of cider, sharp lollipop sticks and incorrect use-by date labels have all sparked recalls in the past month, covered here in this round-up.
PepsiCo is to power its trucks transporting potatoes from British farms to its home in Leicester with used cooking oil in a bid to save 2,650 tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually.
Tracey Hughes, managing director of the sweet treat sourcing and suppling specialist, Henley Bridge, discusses how she has been leading a team through these tough times we’ve all felt.
Undeclared allergens including milk, soya and gluten continue to spark recalls of food and drink, as manufacturers pull products from the shelf in response to potential choking hazards and labelling errors.
A lack of clear direction for the future of precautionary allergen labelling is leaving small and medium-sized food manufacturers confused on what they need to do to make sure they stay compliant, according to the founders of sauce firm Nowt Poncy.
John Shropshire OBE's Independent Review into Labour Shortages in the Food Supply Chain has been met with cautious optimism by members of the food and drink industry.
Continued growth of food sales at Associated British Foods (ABF) have produced a strong set of results for the manufacturer in its third quarter 2023 trading update.
Nimisha Raja, founder of Nim’s Fruit Crisps, has been awarded an MBE in King Charles' first ever birthday honours for her services to business and enterprise.
Global sustainable packaging company DS Smith has developed a new packaging option designed to reduce unneeded space, reduce CO2 emissions and still remain presentable to consumers on the shelf.
Baby food manufacturer Ella’s Kitchen has pledged to make 73% of its pouches fully recyclable at the kerbside by 2024, as part of its continuing efforts to boost sustainability across the brand and within the industry.
Port Royal Patties has gone green by installing solar panels across the roof of its Wembley warehouse, thanks to a five-figure funding package from HSBC UK.
Taylors Snacks has secured listings with retailers nationwide following a major rebrand since parting with joint venture partners the Mackie Family last year.
Walkers is trialling new multipack packaging for its Snack A Jacks range, which will see packs on Tesco shelves using considerably less plastic than before.
Wonky waste food condiments manufacturer Rubies in the Rubble has launched a £500k crowdfunding campaign to kickstart its expansion into UK supermarkets and tap into international opportunities.
Katrina Anderson, associate director and Sian Edmonds, senior associate at Osborne Clarke, discuss five stages to navigate when developing and commercialising a new alternative protein product.
Following a panel discussion around ways food and drink companies can reduce their food waste and increase efficiency, our editor summarises some key talking points and our speakers come back together to answer a few more of your questions…
The Ukrainian conflict has amplified food supply chain pressures and critical raw material shortages. Once-reliable imports started fading, manufacturers had no choice but to rethink their business strategies to remain viable and sustainable, writes Elena...
Nim’s Fruit Crisps is one of millions of businesses that could be entitled to compensation from UK energy giants over alleged commissions paid to third-party brokers.
Walkers Snack Foods has announced plans to build a new potato washing facility in Leicester, having agreed to purchase land from the city council for more than £3.5m.
As the plant-based community celebrates another Veganuary, we take a look at some of the new launches from the sector in this round-up of plant-based new product development.
Pieces of metal, undeclared milk and lead contamination all saw food and drink products pulled from store shelves in the past two weeks, captured here in this round-up of recent recalls.
With the Food Manufacturing Awards nearing, Food Manufacture caught up with one of our previous winners to find out more about their story, how their business is faring and what impact the awards had...
Silvery Tweed Cereals, Q Catering and Fabcon Food Systems all made senior appointments this past month, featured in this round-up of people on the move in the food and drink industry.
Food Ingredients Europe 2022 brought together innovators from across the food and drink industry to discuss the future of ingredients and the key issues affecting the sector. Here are seven of Food Manufacture’s key takeaways from the event.
Irish brand, Keogh’s Crisps, is continuing with its international roll-out after signing a deal with UK distributor Bobby’s Foods to supply up to 20,000 stores nationwide.
New Wave Foods has secured new six-figure investment from its biggest shareholders to progress the production of its Scottish sustainable seaweed brand Shore.
