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Meat and dairy methane emissions 'continue to go unchecked'
The Changing Markets Foundation has criticised the ‘inadequate’ efforts made by global meat and dairy corporations, and the countries they are based in, to reduce methane emissions.
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Kerry Group agrees to €500m sale of Kerry Dairy Ireland
Kerry Group has entered into an agreement with Kerry Co-Operative Creameries to sell Kerry Dairy Ireland in a deal worth €500m, or approximately £414m.
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Man arrested after £300k worth of cheese stolen
A man has been arrested in connection with the theft of 22 tonnes of cheese from Neal’s Yard Dairy.
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Müller acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy cleared after investigation
Müller’s anticipated acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy has been cleared by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) following an investigation into the deal.
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Creamline Dairies to snap up multiple distribution sites from Mortons Dairies
The Trafford Park headquartered Creamline Dairies is looking to expand its reach across the North West with Morton Dairies six-figure deal.
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Infinite Roots secures €2.6m for whey upcycling project
Biotech firm Infinite Roots has secured €2.6m (£2.17m) of investment to support a new project to upcycle waste whey into feedstock for alternative proteins.
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Behind the scenes at the global home of Kerrygold butter
Sean McHugh takes Food Manufacture behind the scenes at Kerrygold Park, the Ornua-owned facility with the capacity to produce up to 1m retail packs of butter every day.
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Organic outperforms conventional food market
Organic food and drink outperformed the conventional market in the past year, as the sector ‘bounced back’ from the impacts of the cost-of-living crisis.
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Banks’s Brewery closure threatens almost 100 jobs
Almost 100 jobs are at risk at Banks’s Brewery in Wolverhampton, after owner Carlsberg Marston’s Brewery Company (CMBC) announced plans to close the site next year.
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Scottish farm begins £900k fundraise as it bids to take on ‘big dairy’
Mossgiel Farm has launched a £900,000 fundraising push as part of plans to build a zero-waste dairy facility on its farm in Mauchline, East Ayrshire.
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Methane emissions from dairy farms higher than official figures suggest
A new study has found that the methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than official statistics state.
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The latest NPD from food and drink manufacturers
Popcorn fit for Paddington Bear, pastry parcels inspired by world flavours and a cheesy collaboration between Cathedral City and Summit Foods all feature in this week’s round-up of food and drink new product launches.
All in a Day's work
A day in the life of Natasha Bowes, founder of kefir brand Biotiful Gut Health
Biotiful Gut Health founder and CEO Natasha Bowes shares some insight into her daily routine and motivations for entering the food and drink sector.
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Danone bids $283m for US kefir manufacturer
French multinational Danone has made a bid to acquire all outstanding shares in US kefir and probiotic products manufacturer Lifeway Foods.
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5 new UK retail partnerships
Food Manufacture rounds up the latest products claiming online and bricks and mortar shelf space in the UK.
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British dairy farmers say ‘harder than ever to recruit’
New data finds that the on-going labour shortage crisis is only worsening, as a survey of Arla Foods’ farmers reveals 56% are struggling to hire, with the majority unable to find new employees with the right skillsets.
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5 F&B NPD launches
Health, costs and fakeaways continue to be a big hits among new product launches, as Food Manufacture rounds up the latest food and drink SKUs to hit UK retailers.
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As dairy production costs rise, industry urged to embrace alternatives
A new report has explored the opportunities for the dairy industry to tackle rising costs by investing in plant-based and fermentation-made dairy.
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Mackie’s of Scotland appoints new head of operations
Ice cream manufacturer Mackie’s of Scotland has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Paul Henshaw as its new head of operations.
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Harvey & Brockless latest acquisition by The Compleat Food Group
The Compleat Food Group has acquired speciality food producer Harvey & Brockless for an undisclosed sum, the latest in a string of acquisitions by the manufacturer this year.
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Food and drink packaging innovations: Round-up
Food Manufacture covers some of the latest innovations in food and drink packaging, including refillable milk bottles and a new range of laminates to help manufacturers use less plastic.
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Arla UK revenue reaches £1.2bn during H1, ‘challenging’ H2 conditions predicted
Arla Foods UK posted revenues of £1.2bn during the first half of the 2024, the dairy cooperative revealed in its latest financial update.
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Welsh ice cream maker eyes national reach after major investment
The Gower-based producer gg’s has purchased new machinery to slash its production times, after securing a £70,000 financial agreement with Lloyds Bank.
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Müller acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy under investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced an investigation into the proposed acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy by Müller.
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Dalterfood Group sees 8.8% increase in turnover reaching €159m
The Italian dairy manufacturer’s uptick in its 2023 turnover from 2022 has been mostly generated aboard, with the UK among one of the biggest importers for Italian cheeses.
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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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How can soil carbon help your business reach net zero?
How can food and beverage businesses navigate the complex and fast-evolving area of net zero more easily? Agricarbon sets the scene in this exclusive article, with insights shared by First Milk’s chief impact officer on how it’s implemented its tech.
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Danone partners with Microsoft on AI project
Danone has partnered with tech giant Microsoft on a multi-year collaboration to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) throughout the manufacturer’s operations.
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‘The work starts now’: NFU meets with new Defra secretary
National Farmers Union (NFU) president Tom Bradshaw met new Defra secretary of state Steve Reed to discuss policy reform and the future of food security in the UK.
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Pembrokeshire Creamery opened after creating 80 jobs
Milk processing facility Pembrokeshire Creamery was officially opened on 2 July 2024.
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Arla fails to find Melton Mowbray buyer
Following the announcement of a review into its Tuxford & Tebbutt site in January 2024, the dairy manufacturer has been forced to shut down production of the Leicester-based creamery.
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Are you willing to risk the costs of not exporting?
While 2024 may not feel like the best time to start selling to the rest of the world, Food Manufacture’s recent webinar heard from a range of experts on why avoiding exporting could be a big mistake for UK food and drink businesses.
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Trewithen Dairy acquired by German yoghurt maker
Trewithen Dairy has been acquired by German yoghurts and desserts maker Ehrmann for an unknown sum, with plans to open a new production facility as it expands its reach into the UK market.
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Saputo UK ditches non-recyclable cover papers
Saputo Dairy UK is to remove non-recyclable cover papers from three of its most popular spreadable products, eliminating 44 tonnes of unnecessary packaging.
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New British Lion egg code introduced
The British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) has launched an updated code of practice for the production of British Lion-certified egg products.
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Scottish cheese maker partners with FareShare and food trucks to tackle food insecurity
Galloway Cheddar has announced the launch of a new campaign aimed at tackling loneliness and food insecurity in Scotland.
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Müller acquires powdered milk producer
Müller has agreed to acquire powdered milk producer Yew Tree Dairy for an undisclosed sum, pending regulatory approval.
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Arla to invest more than £300m into UK sites
On the day of the Farm to Fork Summit, the dairy giant has said it will be injecting money into four of its sites across the UK, in addition to its previously announced plans for its Taw Valley site.
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Senior hires at JPL Flavours and Mackie’s of Scotland
JPL Flavours and ice cream manufacturer Mackie’s of Scotland both announced senior appointments this week, covered in this round-up of people on the move in food and drink.
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Pembrokeshire Creamery secures supply deal with Lidl
Pembrokeshire Creamery has signed a deal with discount retailer Lidl to supply its Welsh stores with milk produced and bottled in Wales, supported by its new £20m bottling facility.
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Mars unveils $47m ‘sustainable dairy plan’, partners with FrieslandCampina
Global F&B manufacturer Mars has announced plans to launch a new sustainable dairy initiative backed by a $47m investment over three years.
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Dale Farm investing £70m into cheddar processing site
The Northern Ireland dairy cooperative has announced one of the largest ever investments the region has seen from an agri-food company, as it expands its cheese site in Dunmanbridge, Co. Tyrone.
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Food and drink manufacturers receive royal recognition
Food and drink businesses received royal recognition in this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise.
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FrieslandCampina relocates UK headquarters
After 30 years in the historical West Sussex town of Horsham, the diary giant’s UK arm will be moving its HQ to the hustle and bustle of London, Victoria.
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‘Shocking’ proposals to EU Listeria regs revealed
After fearful speculation over what the proposed changes to Regulation (EC) 2073/2005 would hold, the draft has landed and a consultation is now underway.
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Wyke Farms to roll out EV haulage over next 18 months after completing trial
After completing a trial with Volvo Trucks, Wyke Farms has put plans in place to transition to electric vehicle (EV) haulage over the next 18 months.
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Newbury flavour house secures second site
Following rapid year-on-year growth, flavour expert I.T.S is set to expand its capabilities as it invests into a new site close to its existing premises in Berkshire.
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Food and drink inflation rate continues to fall
The inflation rate for food and non-alcoholic beverages fell to 4% during March 2024, the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show.
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NPD: Warburtons, I.T.S and Wall’s announce product launches
Food Manufacture rounds up the latest new product development (NPD) launches to take place across the food and drink industry.
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Senior appointment announced to Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed Richard Hampton as its new international trade development director.