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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Consumers increasingly turn to own-label products
Consumers are increasingly turning to own-label food products in the place of established brands as the sting of ongoing food inflation challenges continue to ravage people’s wallets.
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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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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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McCain 'proud' of £77.3m pre-tax profit on the back of £170m investment
Frozen potato products manufacturer McCain Foods (GB) posted pre-tax profits of £77.3m for the year ended 30 June 2023.
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McCain Foods acquires Strong Roots
McCain Foods has completed its acquisition of Dublin-based Strong Roots, strengthening its partnership with the frozen food producer.
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Doughlicious: What inspires a rebrand in food and drink manufacturing?
Kathryn Bricken tells Food Manufacture about the decision to undergo a rebrand at Doughlicious – The London Dough Company, the snacking brand she founded back in 2014.
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Unilever splits from ice cream impacting 7,500 jobs
Unilever’s ice cream division will become a standalone business, as part of its Growth Action Plan to sharpen its portfolio.
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Pilgrim’s Food Masters threatens 260 redundancies with planned London site closure
Pilgrim’s Food Masters looks set to make up to 260 members of staff redundant due to the proposed closure of a manufacturing site in West London.
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Temperature increase improves sustainability of frozen foods
Increasing the storage temperature of frozen foods can help cut carbon emissions without any risk to safety or the need to reformulate products, according to new research published this week.
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The latest food and drink product launches
From the ‘world’s first’ flavoured Brazil nut snack to an organic option for oat milk drinkers, Food Manufacture explores a host of new food and drink NPD in this round-up of new product launches.
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Sysco investing $100m in new UK depot
Foodservice wholesaler Sysco has announced plans to invest $100m (£79m) in a new depot to serve London and South East England.
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Unilever CEO says ‘performance needs to improve’ after 2023 results
Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher said that the firm’s “performance needs to improve” following the announcement of its full year results for 2023.
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Workers at warehouses supplying Iceland secure pay rise after multiple strikes
Unite the Union has secured a new pay deal for GXO Iceland workers in Swindon.
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BonCulina UK invests £2.2m in new commercial fleet
Frozen ready meals manufacturer BonCulina UK has invested £2m in a new commercial fleet in an effort to improve its outbound logistics.
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Investment firm PAG to acquire Food Union Europe
PAG Private Equity is set to acquire a majority stake in frozen treats producer, Food Union Europe.
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Zizzi partners with Morrisons to offer 17 frozen products in stores
Zizzi has announced a new partnership with Morrisons that will see the Italian restaurant brand's frozen range available in stores across the UK.
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Frozen food increases sales in terms of value and volume during 2023
The value and volume of frozen food sold in the UK rose during 2023 according to new Kantar data from the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF).
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Mackie’s sees strong ice cream sales despite costs climbing by 23%
The Scottish, family-owned brand has witnessed a 15% increase in turnover as its UK and international demand soars, with its ice cream championing majority of growth.
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New guidance issued to protect food workers in extreme cold conditions
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has developed new guidance for testing the suitability of footwear used in extreme cold conditions.
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Meet the finalists of the FMEA Collaboration and Partnership Award
Three finalists have been chosen from a mass of entries for next year's Food Manufacture Excellence Awards - here's more about their collaborations ahead of the 2024 ceremony...