Inside food & drink manufacturing
Confectionery firms have urged the European Commission (EC) to focus on preparations for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), or risk failing to protect human and labour rights within the cocoa industry.
Energy snack brand TRIBE has raised £2.4m in a funding round led by Mercia Ventures to support growth and several senior appointments.
Valeo Foods Group has completed its acquisition of independent confectionery manufacturer I.D.C. Holding.
US chocolate giant The Hershey Company is on the hunt for its next chief executive following the announcement that Michele Buck plans to step down from the role.
Higher cocoa prices are said to be moving chocolate makers’ attentions to alternatives, including lab grown cocoa.
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.
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 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.
Mondelez International is reportedly looking at the acquisition of chocolate producer Hershey following a previous attempt in 2016.
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 has completed its acquisition of crisp manufacturer Burts Snacks owner Europe Snacks.
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Burts Snacks has reported a pre-tax loss of £5.18m for the 13 months ending 31 January 2024.
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Premier Foods saw headline revenue increase by 4.6% in the 26 weeks ending 28 September.
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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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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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UK food manufacturer KP Snacks has agreed to acquire Whole Earth Foods from Ecotone.
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The UK cereal bar brand has taken manufacturing in-house, building a facility in Hampshire, UK.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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European chocolate manufacturer Natra has agreed to acquire Belgian firm Gudrun.
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Global F&B firm PepsiCo has entered into an agreement to acquire Siete Foods for $1.2bn.
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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, a producer of logo branded cakes and biscuits, has acquired personalised chocolate gifts maker Cocoapod.
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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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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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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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One Rock Capital Partners has announced that it has agreed to the planned acquisition of Europe Snacks.
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Valeo Foods Group has agreed to acquire I.D.C Holding, strengthening its presence in Eastern Europe.
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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
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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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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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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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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Carol Oldbury, managing director at Hames Chocolate, offers her exclusive insights on the state of cocoa prices.
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Guylian, maker of the iconic seashell-shaped chocolates, has appointed Leen Baeten as its new chief executive.
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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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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 has expanded its reach into North America with the acquisition of Canadian maple syrup business Appalaches Nature.
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James Cadbury-owned brand Love Cocoa has opened his first bricks and mortar store in central London.
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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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Premium bakery and confectionery ingredients supplier R&W Scott has transitioned to employee ownership.
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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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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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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 has completed the acquisition of ice cream manufacturer Northern Bloc.