Does farming need land?
Katherine Mortimer, writer in residence at the Royal Institution and researcher in metabolism, looks at the benefits and viability of lab grown steak and vertical farming.
Interviews & Opinion
Taylors Snacks MD: ‘Destined’ to lead
Food Manufacture spoke with Taylors Snacks managing director James Taylor to hear more about his food and drink industry ‘destiny’ and the success of the brand since its split from Mackie’s of Scotland last year.
5 strategies for retailers and manufacturers to maximise profits over the festive period
Occasions such as Christmas represent both a critical opportunity and an incredibly high-stakes challenge for retailers and manufacturers alike. Peter Hatfield, director at 4C Associates, offers key insight into grasping the opportunity that comes with...
Novel foods: UK gets unnecessarily bogged down by food safety
The UK novel foods approval process is undergoing change, but the UK Government needs to go much further if it is to tackle its sclerotic approach, writes David Young, partner, health & safety, at law firm Addleshaw Goddard.
Opinion: Insect welfare matters and the UK can lead the world on welfare standards
Jonathan Birch, professor of Philosophy at LSE whose work led to the extension of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill which now protects creatures including octopuses, crabs and lobsters, explores how the UK can lead on insect welfare.
Opinion: It’s important for policy not to ‘play catch up’ in face of obesity crisis
Mark Jones, partner and food and drink supply chain expert at law firm Gordons, examines the legislative track record around diet and obesity, and considers how legal tools can further influence this UK health crisis.
Female food founders build supportive WhatsApp network
Four female business leaders of UK SMEs discuss their experiences at the helm and how they are creating a safe and supportive space in food manufacturing.
Against the odds: Plant-based pioneer shares secrets to success
Alex Crisp host of Future of Foods Interviews hears from Eshchar Ben-Shitrit, co-founder of Redefine Meat, a pioneering company in plant-based meat alternatives.
Long read
Recipe for Health: Exclusive interview with Baroness Walmsley
In a one-on-one interview with Food Manufacture’s editor, Baroness Walmsley discusses the recommendations laid out in the Food, Diet and Obesity Committee’s Recipe for Health report.
Me & My Factory
Finding the perfect blend at Nestlé Tutbury
Step inside the home of Nescafé Coffee in the UK as we take a tour of Nestlé Tutbury in the latest episode of Me & My Factory.
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.
Opinion
Guinness: from grandad brand to cult favourite
Scott Dixon, managing director at flavours firm, The Flava People, shares the lessons industry can take from Guinness' marketing transformation.
News
How the Mars and Kellanova merger can support regenerative agriculture
Daniel Ryan, CEO at CIBO Technologies, discusses the potential impact of Mars’ high profile acquisition of Kellanova on the regenerative agriculture industry and supply chain emission targets.