Paulig venture arm invests into AI start-up
PINC, the corporate venture capital arm of Paulig, has joined a £4 million investment round into start-up Scindo to drive innovation into sustainable ingredients.
Ingredients
Treatt agrees £157M sale to private equity backed Natara
UK-based ingredients manufacturer Treatt has agreed to sell up to rival firm Natara in a deal worth £156.6 million.
Gerald McDonald completes acquisition of dried fruits importer
Gerald McDonald Group has announced the acquisition of fellow Essex-based firm Demos Ciclitira.
Spanish brand launches pizza flour range in the UK
Spain’s Farinera Coromina has launched its range of specialist pizza flours in the UK.
How Japanese flavours are shaping the UK food scene
Japanese-inspired food has recently taken the UK by storm, with the likes of Takoyaki (octopus balls) and ramen noodles becoming popular dishes, the rise of flavours such as matcha and yuzu, and of course the launch of that viral dessert sandwich from M&S.
How the smoke flavour ban led to a ‘new era’ in food
Food Manufacture hears from two flavour producers on how the EU ban on smoke flavourings is impacting their industry and the wider food sector.
Plant-Ex acquires fellow ingredients firm
Plant-Ex Ingredients has announced the acquisition of a food technology company that specialises in flavourings and colourings for an undisclosed fee.
What’s hot in ingredients: 5 trends driving product development
Food ingredients supplier Healy Group welcomed industry leaders to its site in Leicestershire on 5 June for its 2025 innovation day.
Rita Brugnoli
The rise of luxury ingredients in everyday cooking: A gourmet revolution
Be Truffle founder Rita Brugnoli looks at how the luxury ingredient landscape is changing and explains why manufacturers and retailers should take note.
Simpsons Malt boosts capacity following multimillion pound investment
Northumberland-based Simpsons Malt has boosted capacity and reduced emissions following two multimillion pound investments.
Prinova acquires Brazilian ingredients distributor
Food ingredients supplier Prinova has announced the acquisition of Brazilian firm Aplinova for an undisclosed fee.
Nottingham plant-based ingredients firm rebrands
Freshcut Foods has rebranded to Natural Innovations as it looks to embark on next stage of its growth journey.
Melt&Marble appoints first-ever CTO
Melt&Marble, a developer of precision fermented fats used in meat analogues, has appointed biotech veteran Tue Hodal as its first-ever chief technical officer (CTO).
Short ingredients lists: The next mega trend?
Last week saw M&S launch a range of ‘clean’ products with particularly short ingredient lists - debates quickly followed.
Functional seaweed ingredients firm secures $150k investment
UK-based seaweed ingredient startup BioMara has secured a $150k (£119k) investment to advance production and help meet growing demand.
New tech cuts food tests from 2 weeks to 2 minutes
Waiting for test results could be cut from two weeks to just two minutes, thanks to new tech developed for food authentication provider Bia Analytical.
Sweet condiment rebrands
Both Scottish Bee and Pure Maple have revealed new looks at they make strategic shifts to fit in with current market trends.
Plant-Ex Ingredients makes MD and CEO appointments
The European manufacturer of natural colours and flavours has appointed Trevor Debenham as its new MD.
Innovative Food Ingredients launches two new business units
Innovative Food Ingredients has launched two new divisions to help diversify its business as it expands into new markets.
Me and My Factory: Condimentum, the home of Colman's Mustard
Take a tour around Condimentum’s Norwich site, the home of Colman’s mustard powder, in the latest episode of Me and My Factory.
News
Tate & Lyle closes £1.4bn CP Kelco acquisition
F&B giant Tate & Lyle has completed the acquisition on CP Kelco for $1.8bn (approximately £1.4bn).
News
Investigation clears Arla Food Ingredients to acquire Volac's Whey Nutrition business
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has concluded its investigation into the anticipated acquisition of Volac Whey Nutrition Holdings by Arla Food Ingredients.
News
Macphie strengthens senior development team
Scottish ingredients firm Macphie has strengthened its team with the appointment of two new business development chefs.
News
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.
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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Macphie appoints new chief financial officer
Food ingredients firm Macphie has appointed former Nestlé Switzerland and Canada financial leader Angela Willows as its new chief financial officer (CFO).
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Halen Môn to build new smokery to support innovation
Sea salt company Halen Môn is to open a purpose-built smokery at its Brynsiencyn site in Anglesey, Wales.
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Muntons secures £83.8m funding package
Malt grain manufacturer Muntons has secured a £83.8m funding package from HSBC UK to support its sustainability goals.
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Senior appointments at Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Beneo
Circular economy charity the Ellen McArthur Foundation and international ingredients manufacturer Beneo have both announced senior appointments this past week.
Feature
Drivers and developments in free-from food production
As consumers seek free-from food products for both dietary and lifestyle reasons, Food Manufacture explores the major trends driving growth in the market and key considerations producers need to take into account when manufacturing these products.
Food Manufacture Podcast
Delightful Food CEO: 'You cannot control everything, you have to trust the people you employ'
Following news of March Foods and IBC Simply coming together under a new parent group, Delightful Food Group, back in January 2024, Food Manufacture caught up with its CEO, Ricky Flax in its latest podcast episode.
News
5 new UK retail partnerships
Food Manufacture rounds up the latest products claiming online and bricks and mortar shelf space in the UK.
News
Contaminated mustard sparks allergy warning
Consumers with a peanut allergy have been warned to avoid eating any food or drink containing mustard ingredients because they may be contaminated with peanuts.
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.
News
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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Plant-Ex Ingredients secures £9m to drive expansion
Plant-Ex Ingredients has secured £9m in investment from BGF to drive its international expansion.
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Community Foods secures £6m funding boost
Dried fruits and nuts ingredients manufacturer Community Foods has secured an additional £6m to support its expansion plans, boosting total investment into the company to £23m.
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Food Standards Scotland debunks 3 UPF myths
The public sector food body for Scotland has published three things we know so far around processing to help consumers make sense of ultra processed foods, as the topic continues to garner increasing interest.
New £38m alternative proteins research centre launched
A new £38m centre dedicated to developing planet-friendly alternative proteins has been launched by the University of Leads.
News
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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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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Probios acquires free-from food firm BiotoBio
Health foods manufacturer Probios has acquired 100% of free-from food firm BiotoBio in a ‘transformational’ deal that will push revenue for the company past €100m.
Melt&Marble secures €2.5m grant and equity investment
Melt&Marble, a developer of fats for use in meat and dairy analogues, has secured a €2.5m (£2.1m) grant and potential future equity investment from the European Innovation Council (EIC).
UK Flour Millers launches try before you buy on training courses
Members of the industry will soon be able to trial the UK Flour Millers' online Distance Learning Programme before having to register for a course.
Long read
Ultra processed foods aren’t ‘silver bullet’ to obesity crisis
In an exclusive interview with Food Manufacture, the FDF’s Karen Betts and Kate Halliwell share their thoughts on the UPF debate that has gripped the nation.
Feature
Is the UPF debate impacting colour?
Food Manufacture explores whether the debate around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has whet consumers’ appetites for clean label ingredients and how this has influenced the use of plant-based colours.
Me and My Factory
Layers of expertise at BakeAway Corby
Join Food Manufacture as we step inside BakeAway's Corby site on the latest edition of Me and My Factory.
News
King's Speech: What the F&B sector needs to know
Today (17 June 2024) saw his Majesty Kings Charles III sharing the new UK Government’s priorities in the House of Lords, following Labour’s landslide victory last month.
News
F&B inflation falls for 15th consecutive month
Food and non-alcoholic drink inflation has seen another drop, falling from 1.7% in May to 1.5% in June 2024, but cost pressures still have a firm grip on the sector.
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Functional foods fuel healthy eating trends
A growing trend of health-conscious consumers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked calls for manufacturers to focus on functional foods.