New strawberry picking robots that could help speed up harvest and cost a fraction of the price of their predecessors have been trialled by researchers at the University of Essex.
Food ingredients firm Macphie has appointed former Nestlé Switzerland and Canada financial leader Angela Willows as its new chief financial officer (CFO).
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.
Food Manufacture’s annual Business Leaders’ Forum has become a must-attend for food and drink industry experts – but as an invite-only event, how do you get on the guestlist?
Trade union GMB has announced that workers at a Tetley Tea factory in County Durham will strike for an additional 12 days as part of a dispute over pay.
The UK Government plans to introduce new employment and workplace rights have been broadly welcomed by trade associations but they have called for consultation on its implementation.
British brands are growing in popularity in the US, with more than a third of consumers likely to purchase UK products, but price pressures are hindering their growth of the market.
Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL) is focusing on expanding its laboratory services after investing £700k in a new laboratory providing a suite of advanced 3D imaging and metrology services.
UK poultry processors will soon be able to export their products to South Korea for the first time since 2020, as South Africa reopens its borders to British produce.
Pet food manufacturer Pets Choice is to purchase a number of brands from Petlife International to strengthen its product portfolio in the premium and veterinary sectors.
Ongoing shortages of key food safety and standards professionals are threatening the future of food standards in the UK, according to a new report from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
Amid reports of cadmium contamination in tomatoes and in anticipation of Food Manufacture's upcoming Food Safety Briefing later this month, food safety expert Alison Johnson examines the gravity of this heavy metal threat.
Veganuary co-founder Matthew Glover has accused RSPCA Assured of 'welfare-washing' and has called for the end of the scheme describing it as 'meaningless'.
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore has described its performance as 'encouraging' with full year results expected to 'exceed current market expectations'.
British racing car driver Lewis Hamilton has invested in US-based Bramble, a dog food brand that claims to be 'the world’s first' vet-formulated, plant-based fresh food for dogs.
Discount supermarket chain Aldi plans to invest over £30m in UK dairy farmers over the next three and a half years, through an enhanced partnership with dairy cooperative Arla.
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.
EU member states are unable to stop food manufacturers from labelling vegetarian foods with ‘meaty’ names, according to a new ruling from the European Court of Justice (ECJ).
As the leaves begin to turn brown and the heating is switched on, Food Manufacture explores what will be popular F&B picks among consumers shopping baskets this Christmas.
The UK is known for its commitment to food safety, but the last few years have given way to new opportunities for unscrupulous activity. As the saying goes, we are only as strong as our weakest link – are you ready for what's to come...?
Looking to make a move in your career? Food Manufacture rounds-up some the latest job postings available within the food and drink manufacturing industry.
Mondelēz International has acquired a minority stake in ‘better-for-you’ fresh doughnut and pastry business Urban Legend via its corporate venture capital arm SnackFutures Ventures.
Food and drink mergers and acquisitions were up by a third in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, as the total value of deals rose to nearly £6bn thanks to high profile transactions from the likes of Carlsberg and Newlat.
Revo Foods has unveiled the ‘world’s largest’ 3D printing facility to date, reportedly the first production site able to apply 3D food-printing technology on a large scale.
