Following several evidence gathering sessions, the House of Lords has published a set of recommendations for the Government to address diet-related illness in the UK. Here’s an easy breakdown of the main takeaways.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the anticipated acquisition of Volac Whey Nutrition by Arla Food Ingredients.
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.
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.
A nationwide poll of more than 2,000 adults and 1,000 children has revealed a major knowledge gap when it comes to nutrition - with one UK drinks brand ready to plug the gap.
A Gloucestershire-based miller has teamed up with Aberystwyth University to study the milling and blending process for white flour in a bid to develop better-for-you white bread.
With insights from across the food processing industry, Food Manufacture explores how ingredient sourcing has changed with a view towards sustainability, before learning more about the major trends driving innovation and change.
Food Manufacture speaks with DuelFuel's founder Tim Davies after his business has been forced to shut up shop, following what he calls 'an incorrect' decision and a potentially 'dangerous precedent' from HMRC around his product's...
A new poll commissioned by the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission (FFCC) has found that just 8% of people believe healthy food is affordable to most people.
Sports nutrition brand Applied Nutrition boasted a 74% growth in sales for the year ended July 2023, with plans of hitting a £100m 'milestone' in 2024.
Accelerated by the health-conscious consumer and new UK rules, food and drink producers have been working hard to reformulate their recipes. But what have been the obstacles in their way, is there any benefit to these tweaks, and will it help curb obesity?
New research which compared the taste perception of less processed foods with ultra-processed foods (UPFs), found that participants viewed UPFs no more favourably.
Seven companies are in the running for our new innovation award, with the winner to be revealed at next year’s glamourous ceremony. Here’s more about the line-up and their incredible industry innovations…
Plant-based meal delivery box company, allplants, has launched a new campaign using AI-generated images to challenge pre-conceived ideas around ready meals.
Sir Charles Godfray led the keynote speech at this year’s City Food & Drink Lecture as he explored how we can address the biggest challenges of our time – feeding the population, while being sustainable and promoting healthy options for all.
Hear from speakers and exhibitors of the IFST Spring Conference in this video, as they discuss the importance of this year’s themes of food security, health and nutrition, and the environment - and some of the solutions which could help.
At this year’s IFST spring conference, the discussion centred on ‘taming the perfect storm’ of food security, health and nutrition, and the environment – but where do we even begin in the face of such a ferocious gale? Bethan Grylls covers the highlights...
Ronan Gormley of the University College Dublin summarises the key takeaways of the recent EFFoST conference, as experts took to the floor to debate food processing in relation to health, perception and sustainability.
The meaning of sustainability has evolved to encompass a whole host of other focuses. Do we need to untangle these once separate issues, or are we all responsible in delivering to this new meaning of sustainability?
This has been highlighted by The Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute (KHNI), which has identified 10 key health and nutrition trends set to shape the industry.
According to FrieslandCampina Professional’s latest global trend report, three trends are set to rule 2023 food and beverages. Find out more about Weastern Wonders, Conscious Curiosity and Sensory Novelty here.
With the Food Manufacturing Awards nearing, Food Manufacture caught up with one of our previous winners to find out more about their story, how their business is faring and what impact the awards had...
Pressure to make products healthier for shoppers may have temporarily eased as prices have soared, but that doesn't mean processors are easing off reformulation or innovation, says Alyson Magee.
As consumer demand for healthy snacks continues to grow, we explore how food manufacturers have tackled the need to make their products non-high in fat, salt and sugar.
Plant-based innovation has long since expanded beyond the world of meat analogue products and exploded into every retail category, supported behind the scenes by ingredients suppliers.
Widespread confusion about important areas of nutrition exists among UK consumers of all ages, according to the findings of a new survey from the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF).
The Government Food Strategy has avoided backing 'bold, evidence-based recommendations' in Henry Dimbleby's National Food Strategy that would have significantly improved the UK food system – a 'shambolic' decision, pressure groups...
Consumer interest in health and wellness has grown since the pandemic struck, with a focus on protection and immunity and a corresponding need for exercise fuelling growth in sports nutrition.
The acquisition of Suffolk-based natural food flavouring and extract manufacturer Omega Ingredients by global fragrance and flavouring leader Robertet Group will boost the former's UK and overseas development plans.
Doughnut maker Urban Legend has praised the Government for sticking to its 1 October deadline for introducing restrictions on retail promotions of food and drink high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS).
Experts from Cargill, Kerry and Yakult are set to take the stage in Copenhagen this month as part of a conference exploring the future of probiotics in the food sector.
Some of the UK's foremost experts on food and drink reformulation will offer essential insight and guidance on vital topics at Food Manufacture's virtual conference Reformulation: What Next? from 29-30 March.
Meat-free foods failed to grow market share throughout Veganuary 2022, compared to January last year, according to Kantar figures cited by levy body AHDB.
Britvic is cutting the sugar content across the six bestselling Rockstar Energy drinks, six months before restrictions on retail promotions of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products start in October.
Biscuit and snacks manufacturer Pladis has slashed saturated fat and sugar in its Go Ahead Fruit & Oat Bakes, so they now escape the Government's HFSS (High in Fat, Salt and Sugar) classification.
The British Nutrition Foundation has partnered with foodservice firm Sodexo to deliver an initiative to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
