Half of UK food at risk due to government oversight
Half of UK food relies on the cold chain, yet the UK Government is overlooking its role in food security and resilience, argues the Cold Chain Federation (CCF).
Chilled & Fresh
Bristol food supplier fined for unacceptable hygiene failings
A Bristol-based food supplier has been fined £28,000 after a council inspection found “unacceptable” hygiene levels.
Aldi commits £5BN to UK food suppliers
The discount supermarket has signed a series of long-term supplier agreements worth £5 billion to UK farming and food production.
London fruit and veg wholesaler fined £100k for shocking hygiene conditions
A London fruit and vegetable seller has been fined £100,000 for putting customers’ health at risk due to poor food hygiene standards.
Manager jailed after defrauding major UK food supplier out £700K
A man has been jailed for nearly four years after defrauding one of the UK’s leading fresh food suppliers out of £700,000.
Is this the beginning of the end for bagged greens?
Tech company Home Harvest is reimagining the leafy greens and herb category with the introduction of a smart indoor farm for the home.
Oscar Mayer CEO: ‘We’re pushing boundaries that haven’t been pushed before’
In an exclusive site visit, Food Manufacture steps inside Oscar Mayer’s NASA-inspired gastro hub, and hears from CEO Ian Toal about its innovative, new Players World Kitchen Range.
Good4U recalls sprout packs over salmonella fears
Irish health food brand Good4U has recalled its Super Sprouts Super Greens product over potential salmonella contamination concerns.
Tribute: Lord Haskins, the Northern Foods pioneer who reshaped the British food industry
Chris Haskins was a giant of the food industry, helping to revolutionise the British sector throughout the second half of the 20th century.
Co-op renews pledge to exclusively sell British-grown strawberries
Co-op Group is set to become the first UK retailer to move to 100% British strawberries for the fourth year running.
Driscoll’s hires Coca-Cola’s senior vice president
The leading fresh berry company, Driscoll’s, has announced the appointment of a new CFO.
All in a Day’s Work: Behind the scenes with a pasta brand CEO
This month Food Manufacture hears from Giulia Berretti, chief executive officer and founder of pasta brand, Sunny & Luna.
Surrey food manufacturer enters administration
Quantuma has been appointed administrators of the private label food producer, Fairoak Foods.
Over 40 jobs lost as King Foods shutters
More than 40 jobs have been lost as Aberdeenshire-based meat and fish supplier, King Foods, succumbs to years of adverse trading.
Branston general manager departs
The potato supplier bid farewells to its Ilminster general manager after almost a decade at the business.
£3M awarded to precision breeding project to save waning UK tomato sector
A group made up of industry stakeholders and research partners has received government funding aimed at revitalising the UK’s dwindling tomato industry.
Greencore completes £1.2BN Bakkavor acquisition
The deal makes Greencore the UK market leader across five own-label categories: sandwiches, ready meals, salads, pizzas and desserts.
Borough Broth brings back chicken phở with revamped recipe
Prompted by customer feedback, the London organic broth manufacturer has relaunched its Organic Chicken Pho Broth with a new recipe.
Gü expands its portfolio by tapping into pistachio’s surging popularity
British dessert brand Gü is expanding its product portfolio with the launch of its new Salted Pistachio Cheesecake.
Gü unveils colourful new packaging as part of global rebrand
British dessert brand Gü has kicked off a top-down global redesign with the launch of a new brand platform.
Richmond launches latest meat-free NPD just in time for Christmas
Richmond Sausages is set to expand its meat-free portfolio with the launch of a new sub-range, ‘Veggie Tasty’.
CMA clears £1.2BN Greencore-Bakkavor deal
Greencore’s acquisition of Bakkavor is set to complete on 16 January 2026 following the Competition Markets Authority (CMA) accepting its move to sell its Bristol soups and sauces plant as a sufficient remedy.
UK reaches agreement over fishing quotas for 2026
The UK has reached agreement with the EU, Norway and other coastal states on catch opportunities for shared stocks for 2026, including agreements for whitefish stocks in the North Sea.
Strategic partnership creates “powerful alliance” for British egg market
The UK Egg Centre has formed a strategic joint venture with The Hardeman Group and Bumble Hole Foods to strengthen the supply chain for the UK egg products sector.
Domino’s CEO steps down by “mutual agreement”
Domino’s is the latest company to reveal its chief executive is stepping down.
Compleat Food Group to acquire Greencore Bristol soup and sauce site
The convenience food manufacturer has reported strong results for the financial year ended 26 September 2025 and reveals plans to sell its Bristol site to Compleat Food Group as a remedy to CMA concerns ahead of its merger with Bakkavor.
NPD: The Groovy Food Company launches first new products in four years
The Groovy Food Company has added three new products to its cooking and baking essentials range - Organic Matcha Agave, Organic Coconut Syrup, and Hot Honey.
Natures Way Foods acquired by Taylor Farms for undisclosed sum
Natures Way Foods, the Chichester-based fresh prepared food manufacturer, has been purchased by Taylor Farms, the North American salad producer.
Borough Broth founder: ‘Never be afraid to ask questions’
This month’s podcast sees Food Manufacture’s editor speaking to the founder and managing director of Borough Broth, Ros Heathcote.
Brakes faces animal welfare protests despite previous cage-free hen pledge
Protesters descended upon Sysco Europe’s London office in Covent Garden earlier this week as campaign group The Humane League demanded clarity from Sysco’s subsidiary, Brakes, over its cage-free hen commitment.
Disney collaborates with food and drink manufacturers for Lilo and Stitch
Disney is collaborating with food and drink manufacturers to launch a range of chilled meals and flavoured drinks for its well-known characters of Lilo and Stitch.
Gousto to target supermarket dinner market
Gousto has unveiled its ambition to challenge supermarkets for the mainstream dinner market, as it revealed sales growth of 11% in the first half of 2025.
Hunter & Gather clean label mayo sees 107% growth
‘Real food’ company Hunter & Gather has nabbed a Waitrose listing for its four ingredient 100% Avocado Oil Mayonnaise.
Lidl makes £30 billion investment in British food and farming
Supermarket chain Lidl GB has announced a £30 billion investment over five years in the British food and farming industry.
Kammoon opens new facility to expand white label and retail business
Lebanese grab-and-go brand Kammoon has announced the opening of a new 3,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Park Royal, West London.
Pistachio Pots: New NPD from The Coconut Collab
The new flavour of ganache has been inspired by two hot UK hits – pistachio and Dubai chocolate.
Chilled, canned RTD soup arrives in UK
This is said to be the UK’s first chilled, ready-to-eat soup available in a 100% recyclable aluminium can.
Samworth Brothers posts operating profit of £44M
Samworth Brothers has reported an operating profit of £44 million for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Jobs guaranteed after takeover of fruit and veg firm by Harlech Foodservice
Harlech Foodservice has announced the takeover of Welsh fruit and vegetables wholesaler Oren Foods.
Marks & Spencer Food unveils first ever summer dessert sandwich
The limited-edition Red Diamond Strawberry & Creme Sandwich, is made with a British Red Diamond Strawberries.
Al fresco dining and healthy eating boost supermarket sales
Total till sales growth increased at UK supermarkets.
More than 50,000 consumers back egg petition
The petition is urging supermarkets to stop using imported eggs in British-made foods.
Sainsbury’s raises meal deal price
Sainsbury’s has raised the price of its standard meal deal to £3.95.
Co-op expands product offer to mark British tomato season
Co-op has launched three new SKUs to coincide with British tomato season.
Tesco launches watermelon pizza kit
Targeted at three-to-nine-year-olds, the new Tesco meal kit aims to get kids eating more fruit.
Greencore and Bakkavor agree terms of £1.2bn merger
The terms of Greencore’s acquisition of Bakkavor have been finalised with the deal set to create a convenience food business with a combined revenue of close to £4 billion.
The brand challenging own-label dips...and succeeding
Holy Moly has taken a brave dip into a private-label-dominated aisle, with its range of branded guacamole, cheesy dips and smashed avocado pots seeing impressive growth.
Bakkavor extends Greencore ‘put up or shut up’ deadline for second time
The deadline for a final acquisition agreement between food manufacturers Bakkavor and Greencore has been extended for a second time.
The Cultured Collective brings in new chairperson to help fuel growth
The fermented food brand has appointed former New England Seafood managing director as its chair and non-executive director.
Gosh! targets on-the-go market with new launch
Gosh! has expanded into the on-the-go market with the launch of its new Mexican and Italian inspired Veg Bites snack packs.