Ben & Jerry’s co-founders demand release from parent firm ahead of IPO
The co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s have written to the board of The Magnum Ice Cream Company to call for the ice cream brand to be made independent.
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The top trends driving the frozen food category
Food Manufacture speaks to leading figures within frozen food to understand the popularity of the category and the trends driving new product development and innovation.
Ant and Dec buy stake in The Northern Dough Co
TV presenting duo Ant and Dec have become shareholders in The Northern Dough Co.
Unilever UK recalls ice cream lollies due to Spanish labelling
Ingredients and allergens on the label have not been written in English.
Birds Eye rolls out solar-powered refrigerated trailers
Frozen food firm Birds Eye is rolling out two new solar-powered refrigerated trailers as part of its partnership with European shipping and logistics firm DFDS and British sustainable-powered refrigeration specialists Sunswap.
The Sidemen launch ice cream range into Brakes
YouTube stars the Sidemen are launching a new range of ice cream products into Brakes stores this month.
Wall’s announces Haribo collab and HFSS compliant Twister launch
Ice cream brand Wall’s is collaborating with Haribo to launch a new frozen sweet treat, as it expands its non high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) portfolio with a new entry into its Twister range.
Equi’s Ice Cream secures Sainsbury’s supply deal
Scottish ice cream brand Equi’s Ice Cream has signed a deal to supply Sainsbury’s stores across the country, a milestone in the company’s expansion strategy.
New Mr Kipling ice cream ‘swirls’ into stores
Mr Kipling is expanding its ice cream range with a new flavour inspired by its Caramel Tart offering.
Ice cream maker fined after failing to control pests
The director of an ice cream maker in Wirral has been ordered to pay nearly £100k after pleading guilty to food safety offences across two separate businesses.
New Birds Eye NPD inspired by world flavours
Birds Eye is launching a new range of frozen fish products inspired by world flavours, the ‘Captain’s Discoveries’ collection.
Ben & Jerry’s founders eyeing purchase of brand from Unilever
The founders of Ben & Jerry’s are reportedly interested in buying the brand back from current owner Unilever.
Crosta Mollica sponsors Italian football team
UK pizza brand Crosta Mollica is sponsoring Venezia FC’s women’s first team for the remainder of the 2024/25 season.
‘I’d love for the F&B sector to have a better feedback culture'
In this month’s All in a Day’s Work, we find out what a typical day is like for Pukpip’s new business development and marketing manager as well as her dreams for the future.
Crosta & Mollica unveils name change and rebrand
Pizza manufacturer Crosta & Mollica has announced a full brand refresh across its entire range of products.
Convenience and shelf life drive frozen food sales
Convenience and longer shelf lives are greater motivators for consumers to buy frozen foods than price, according to a new report from consumer trends firm Vypr.
The latest food and drink NPD
From Ben & Jerry’s mashups to refreshing fruity flavours from Roundtree, frozen sweet treats lead this week’s round-up of new product launches from food and drink manufacturers.
Central Foods acquired by Gressingham Group
Northamptonshire-based frozen food distributor Central Foods has been acquired by Gressingham Group for an undisclosed sum.
YSCO acquisition to create one of the largest third-party ice cream manufacturers
Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP and Afendis have completed the acquisition of European ice cream producer YSCO for an undisclosed sum.
Construction complete of ‘UK’s tallest’ freezer warehouse
ISD Solutions has completed construction of the ‘UK’s tallest’ high bay freezer warehouse for logistics firm Magnavale, as it addresses demand for industrial and logistics space.
Military veteran joins Mackie’s of Scotland as head of engineering
Ice cream maker Mackie’s of Scotland has appointed veteran military engineer Barry Swan as its new head of engineering.
65 staff laid off as Allplants enters administration
Plant-based frozen ready meals manufacturer Allplants has gone into administration after a period of sustained losses.
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BFFF president calls for frozen food temperature standards debate
British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) president Karen McQuade has called for an industry-wide debate around raising the standard temperature for frozen food.
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New president elected at British Frozen Food Federation
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has elected Karen McQuade as its new president.
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Temperature-controlled food prices set to rise, warns Cold Chain Federation
The Cold Chain Federation has warned that the rise in National Insurance contributions announced during the Budget could lead to increases in the cost of supplying temperature-controlled food and drugs.
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Unilever relocating ice cream division to Amsterdam
Global FMCG firm Unilever has announced plans to relocate the headquarters of its ice cream division to Amsterdam.
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Apetito donates 20,000 meals to food redistribution charities
Apetito – a producer of meals for the healthcare, care homes, education and social care sectors – has donated 20,000 meals to food redistribution charities.
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Unilever sells Russian business for undisclosed sum
Unilever has sold its Russian subsidiary, as well as its business in neighbouring Belarus, to Arnest Group for an undisclosed fee.
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New supermarket listings for vegan pizza, chilli oil and pancakes
One Planet Pizza, Banhoek Chilli Oil and Abra-ca-Debora have all announced new listings with major UK retailers in the past week.
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Quorn Foods owner suffers £63m pre-tax loss
Meat alternatives manufacturer Marlow Foods has published its results for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Feature
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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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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800 new products added to Iceland range: Listings round up
Food Manufacture rounds up the latest food and drink products to secure retail listings, including 800 new lines in Iceland.
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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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Birds Eye launches ‘biggest re-design in a decade’
Frozen food firm Birds Eye has announced plans for a fresh new look across its full range, the brand’s biggest re-design in more than a decade.
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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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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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US expansion: SHICKEN secures major listing with Costco
UK manufacturer SHICKEN has secured a major listing in the USA with retailer Costco.
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Beacon Foods invests in new lorries following major sales lift
The ingredients and ready-to-eat product supplier has added two 26 ton refrigerated lorries to its fleet, which provide a daily delivery service to customers across the UK.
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Nomad Foods promotes executive president from within
Nomad Foods has confirmed the appointment of Steven Libermann as group executive president.
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Morrisons to raise freezer temps in bid to cut emissions
Morrisons is the first UK retailer to take action with the Move to -15°C Coalition by raising the temperature of some of its freezers.
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McCain recalls 25,000 packs of products imported from India
McCain Foods GB has issued an immediate recall notice for nine non-compliant products.
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European independent cold storage provider begins major capacity project
Constellation Cold Logistics is expanding its site in Grimsby, which will see an additional 49,000 EUR-pallet spaces.
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Nomad Foods CEO urges frozen food producers to ‘Move to -15C’
Nomad Foods which owns a number of Europe’s iconic frozen foods brands is leading the charge for greener frozen food storage, as it explores if freezer temperatures can be increased safely.
Long read
Building a sustainable and adaptable supply chain
As food and drink businesses struggle to cope with a constantly shifting world of regulations and geopolitical tensions, Food Manufacture explores how you can make your supply chain more sustainable and adaptable.
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Greggs invests in manufacturing site to support up to 3,500 shops in the UK
The UK food-to-go retailer is leasing a new frozen production and logistics facility in a Derby-based smart park, as part of ambitious scale-up plans.
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McCain Foods donates £35k to Ronald McDonald House Charities UK
McCain Foods has donated £35,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities UK to mark May half term.
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100 years of frozen food: From Clarence Birdseye to multi-billion-pound category
Food Manufacture takes stock of the modern frozen food category as it marks an important milestone.
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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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Glendale Foods acquired by private family company
Private limited company Shallan Group has acquired 100% of the share capital of the Manchester frozen foods manufacturer for an undisclosed sum.