The Grocer and Retail Week have joined forces to create a new two-day conference and exhibition bringing together the biggest and best in the retail and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors.
With the news that Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has retained its status as a Disability Confident Leader in the UK, we hear from the company’s vice president of customer service and supply chain on what it means and how it’ll be championing inclusivity...
A significant aspect of leadership is managing and leading people through change. Pete Headridge explores his experiences leading effective change with The Talent Poole.
History has served up some tough lessons for the food sector and although we've enhanced our controls, we're not out of the woods yet. Here, we recap the key take homes presented at the inaugural Food Safety Innovation (FSI) Conference last...
Marsh, a leading insurance broker and risk advisor, recently highlighted several big threats producers should be aware of in 2023. Here we summarise the findings and how one might mitigate against them.
Food Manufacture interviews Phil Murphy, HARBIO’s UK head of marketing, to find out how the sweets brand has maintained relevance since it rolled out UK production more than 50 years ago.
With many manufacturer pension schemes appearing to have a surplus, Daniella Farsiani, associate at Eversheds Sutherland, discusses the issues and opportunities this imposes on the sector.
Supply chain and procurement director Gary Lake tells Food Manufacture a little about himself and his role at The Collective Dairy in the next edition of All in a Day's Work.
The Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards (FMEAs) is now open for entries, with the even set to take place on Thursday 8 February 2024 at London Hilton Bankside.
Leading exporter of British cheese, Somerdale International, has become part of the Barber’s Group (A.J. and R.G. Barber Limited) for an undisclosed sum.
Jackie Bowen shares her experiences and views with ‘The Talent Poole' on empathetic leadership and what this means to her as executive director of the Clean Label Project.
Like many large food companies, Pilgrim’s UK relies on multi-functional teams stretching across its supply chain. Here, Andy York, human rights manager, explains the motivation and impact of the organisation’s first-ever Human Rights Impact Assessment....
Food scientist Zuzana van Beveren tells Food Manufacture a little about herself and her role at Cargill in the first of our new series 'All in a Day's Work'.
The two agencies that govern food standards in the UK are calling for businesses and consumers to offer their views on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
With news of administrations, proposed closures and complete shutdowns haunting the headlines, Food Manufacture takes a deep dive into the drivers, whether this is a trend set to last and what businesses can do to turn things around.
By Access to Nutrition Initiative, The Food Foundation, Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Civil Society Network and World Benchmarking Alliance
A coalition of organisations call for the creation of a private sector task force with the goal of increasing corporate accountability within global food systems.
Tracey Hughes, managing director of the sweet treat sourcing and suppling specialist, Henley Bridge, discusses how she has been leading a team through these tough times we’ve all felt.
Not all leaders are entrepreneurs, however, the behaviours demonstrated by entrepreneurial leaders can be highly impactful. This month, ‘The Talent Poole’ explores entrepreneurial behaviours with Chris Kong, chief executive of Better Nature.
Following the announcement of its plans to create the world's largest cultivated beef facility, JBS' Eduardo Noronha talks about how the company will be helping drive cultured meat to market.
If the UK Government is serious about achieving Net Zero by 2050, the manufacturing sector needs a dedicated Minister, argues head of manufacturing for Crowe UK.
Food Manufacture’s esteemed awards night will soon be open for entries and this year welcomes several new categories along with an exciting change to the judging process.
In his latest column, Provision Trade Federation director general Rod Addy explores the strength of collaboration between manufacturers and how uniting around a common cause can lead to even greater strength within the food industry.
Despite retail trends showing a fall in demand for alternative proteins, global revenues are projected to surpass $290bn. Here we look at each market segment and the start-ups with big potential.
Lord Newborough of Rhug Estate in North Wales has been a prominent organic advocate since the late 1990s. Beyond the estate’s organic livestock enterprises and expansive farm shop, the business has continuously diversified its routes to market to deliver...
The Talent Poole hears from four food figureheads this month to discuss how leaders can embrace diversity beyond legal obligations and definitions and be mindful of the way we think and operate.
In an exclusive roundtable, Food Manufacture heard from industry leaders and SMEs alike, as their sustainability leads discussed the challenges of scope emissions and how food and drink producers could start to manage and measure them accurately and with...
With food inflation still high and cost of living pressures influencing policy, Provision Trade Federation director general Rod Addy explores the Government’s response to food price rises and the challenges surrounding supply chain fairness.
Bethan Grylls hears from CCEP’s health and safety coordinator, Mohammad Koheeallee, about his experiences as a wheelchair user in the Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Edmonton manufacturing site and how business leaders could be thinking differently....
This year’s Butcher’s Shop awards ceremony was awash with innovation, community spirit and high-quality produce as it celebrated independent UK butchery, with McCaskie’s Butchers & Café taking home the grand prize.
Morten Wierod, President of ABB Electrification, explores the additional pressure that soaring energy costs are putting on businesses worldwide and how you can avoid sacrificing employee benefits in the face of high prices.
Leatherhead Food Research highlights the volatility of regulations linked to environmental sustainability, health and wellness, and quality and safety as a key issue for the food and beverage sector.
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.
Want to know how to inspire others as a leader? This month, ‘The Talent Poole’ takes a dip into the difference between managing and leadership and how you can take your team to the next level with Ian Noble of Mondelez International.
Food Manufacture recently aired a webinar that explored how food manufacturers could reduce costs without negatively influencing food integrity. Here are the highlights from our expert guest speakers.
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...
At last week’s FoodEx Manufacturing Solutions, Food Manufacture sought the expertise of a range of companies and individuals to find out what they considered to be the biggest opportunity in food and drink.
Following a panel discussion around ways food and drink companies can reduce their food waste and increase efficiency, our editor summarises some key talking points and our speakers come back together to answer a few more of your questions…
Bethan Grylls summarises the key takeaways from our series of fireside chats presented earlier this week, sponsored by RSSL, as five food and drink leaders lend their expertise on maintaining and working towards a more secure, safer food and drink system....
