Quality Street top pick for consumers as Christmas
Brits will be giving the gift of chocolate this Christmas as Quality Street is named to top brand shared among 25-34 year olds this December, according to new research by OnePoll.
Confectionery & Snacks
Taylors Snacks MD: ‘Destined’ to lead
Food Manufacture spoke with Taylors Snacks managing director James Taylor to hear more about his food and drink industry ‘destiny’ and the success of the brand since its split from Mackie’s of Scotland last year.
Banned American candy floods the UK, posing serious health risks
Banned snacks, sweets and beverages from the US popularised by social media influences on platforms such as Tik Tok are flooding into the UK, posing serious health risks to children.
Cadbury producer takes another stab at Hershey’s
Mondelez International is reportedly looking at the acquisition of chocolate producer Hershey following a previous attempt in 2016.
Rainbow Dust makes strategic acquisition
To complement its existing expertise in cake decorating, Preston-based Rainbow Dust has added fellow cake topping and sugar crafters Squires Kitchen to its fold.
One Rock Capital Partners completes purchase of Burts Snacks owner
One Rock Capital Partners has completed its acquisition of crisp manufacturer Burts Snacks owner Europe Snacks.
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Burts Snacks suffers £5.2m pre-tax loss
Burts Snacks has reported a pre-tax loss of £5.18m for the 13 months ending 31 January 2024.
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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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Consumers share distrust in food companies
Consumers don’t trust food companies to make their products healthier, according to new polling data from YouGov, as Recipe for Change pens an open letter to government calling for a more ambitious plan for a healthier food industry.
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Cadbury sharing bars to be wrapped in 80% recycled plastic
Mondelēz’s Cadbury core sharing bars sold in the UK and Ireland will now be wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging, the highest percentage of recycled flexible plastic used within the brand globally.
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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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Boka Food invests £2m into factory
The UK cereal bar brand has taken manufacturing in-house, building a facility in Hampshire, UK.
NPD
Halloween food and drink product launches
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.
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The biggest food and drink trends of 2024 so far
What are the top trends that have been guiding the food and drink sector during 2024? Food Manufacture takes a closer look.
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Kestrel Foods acquires Indie Bay Snacks in strategic growth move
The premium snack and granola manufacturer has purchased Indie Bay Snacks for an undisclosed sum, as it sets sights on becoming major player in snacking category.
Jobs
The latest food and drink industry vacancies
Ready to make a move in your food and drink industry career? We round-up the latest vacancies available on FoodmanJobs to help you on your job hunt.
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Nestlé moves to 'leaner' board as new CEO reshuffles team
Food giant Nestlé has announced a series of changes to its executive board, in addition to publishing its Q3 financial results.
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Quality Street goes plastic-free this Christmas
Tubs of Quality Street will be ditching the plastic this Christmas in favour of an all paper tub in a move that has the potential to significantly cut CO2 emissions for the brand.
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Demand for British brands on the rise in the US
British brands are growing in popularity in the US, with more than a third of consumers likely to purchase UK products, but price pressures are hindering their growth of the market.
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Private label chocolate manufacturer Natra acquires Gudrun
European chocolate manufacturer Natra has agreed to acquire Belgian firm Gudrun.
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PepsiCo agrees to $1.2bn acquisition of tortilla chip business
Global F&B firm PepsiCo has entered into an agreement to acquire Siete Foods for $1.2bn.
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September food and drink NPD round-up
The past month has seen food and drink manufacturers launch a bevy of new products on to store shelves. We round-up some of the stand out products from the month of September.
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Eat My Logo acquires personalised chocolate brand
Eat My Logo, a producer of logo branded cakes and biscuits, has acquired personalised chocolate gifts maker Cocoapod.
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You are what you eat
Food Manufacture explores the movement towards ‘mood inspired’ products within food and drink and the trends you should be keeping top of mind.
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Sweet treats lead latest food NPD round-up
Barbie doughnuts and the ultimate gluten-free brownie lead this round-up of the latest new product launches from food and drink manufacturers.
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Repeated safety failings land manufacturer with £150k fine
Confectionery manufacturer Oriental Delight (UK) Ltd has been fined £150k after repeatedly failing to prevent access to dangerous parts of machinery.
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Burts Snacks owner set to be acquired by private equity firm
One Rock Capital Partners has announced that it has agreed to the planned acquisition of Europe Snacks.
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Valeo expands in Europe with I.D.C Holding acquisition
Valeo Foods Group has agreed to acquire I.D.C Holding, strengthening its presence in Eastern Europe.
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CMA clears T&L Sugars purchase of Tereos UK & Ireland retail business
The acquisition of Tereos UK & Ireland’s retail sugar business by T&L Sugars has been cleared by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
The Talent Poole
Navigating through a crisis
Nothing stretches and tests a leader more than being faced with a crisis. And food, perhaps more than any other sector, has the potential to throw up some pretty significant crises to challenge the very best of leaders. Sharing his experiences this...
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Nestlé boss relinquishes role as company mainstay steps up
Mark Schneider has relinquished his role as chief executive of confectionery giant Nestlé, to be replaced by company mainstay Laurent Freixe.
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What's up for grabs at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards 2025?
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 of...
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Pip & Nut fourth UK brand to join Tony’s Chocolonely cocoa sourcing initiative
UK-based snack brand Pip & Nut has announced that moving forward it will source the cocoa for its confectionary through Tony’s Open Chain.
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What's next for cocoa prices?
Carol Oldbury, managing director at Hames Chocolate, offers her exclusive insights on the state of cocoa prices.
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New CEO at chocolate seashell maker Guylian
Guylian, maker of the iconic seashell-shaped chocolates, has appointed Leen Baeten as its new chief executive.
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Summer 2024 NPD launches
Non-HFFS ice cream flavoured cereal, a new venture for Napolina, and oat drink innovations feature in our second summer new product development launch round-up.
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The latest summer F&B launches
Food Manufacture rounds up the latest summer launches to grace the UK e-commerce and brick and mortar aisles in this part one of two NPD round-ups.
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Valeo Foods acquires Canadian maple syrup supplier
Valeo Foods has expanded its reach into North America with the acquisition of Canadian maple syrup business Appalaches Nature.
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Cadbury descendent opens first store with new chocolate brand
James Cadbury-owned brand Love Cocoa has opened his first bricks and mortar store in central London.
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Sweet factory’s digital twin opens new automation opportunities
Family-owned confectioner Aldomak partnered with the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) to create a digital replica of its Glasgow factory to support future decision making and investment plans.
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R&W Scott transitions to employee ownership
Premium bakery and confectionery ingredients supplier R&W Scott has transitioned to employee ownership.
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The most valuable global food and drink brands of 2024
Coca-Cola was crowned the most valuable global food and drink brand in 2024, according to a new report from Kantar.
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Nestlé's big cocoa plans for full segregation and fairer wages
The cocoa sector is filled with difficulties, among them is the gaping living income gap, but regulation and consumers are driving (albeit slow) seismic shift – and demanding the evidence to back it up.
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Leadership changes at Virgin Wines, Nestlé and UK meat trade association
Virgin Wines and Nestlé welcome new recruits, whilst well-known meat connoisseur and leader of the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers waves goodbye.
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Bidcorp UK acquires independent ice cream manufacturer
Bidcorp UK has completed the acquisition of ice cream manufacturer Northern Bloc.
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Use natural flavours to avoid cocoa price fluctuations
Bakers have been urged to turn to natural flavours in an effort to protect against cocoa prices rises.
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Mondelēz fined €337.5m for hindering EU trade
The European Commission has fined Mondelēz International €337.5m for hindering the cross-border trade of chocolate, biscuits and coffee products between EU member states.
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Mondelēz International investing over $5m in new Singapore snack lab
The global manufacturer behind Cadbury’s, belVita and Oreo is setting up a Regional Biscuit and Baked Snacks Lab and Innovation Kitchen in Singapore, backed by more than $5m.
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Brits admit to ultra-processed food addiction
UK consumers admit to being addicted to ultra-processed foods (UPFs), with a vast majority consuming them at least once a week, according to new research by healthy eating platform Lifesum.
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British rock candy faces extinction
Ten Blackpool-based confectionery manufacturers have come together to urge UK Government to grant rock origin protection status after ‘cheap, imitation imports’ place their businesses at risk.