Soreen appoints former McCain marketing lead as new MD
Snacking brand Soreen has named the former McCain Foods GB vice-president of marketing as its new managing director.
People & Skills
All in a Day’s Work: Behind the scenes with a pasta brand CEO
This month Food Manufacture hears from Giulia Berretti, chief executive officer and founder of pasta brand, Sunny & Luna.
‘We went from 100 to 6,000 units a day’: DoughGirl founders on their explosive first year
In this episode of The Food Manufacture Podcast, we hear from DoughGirl founders Emma and Stuart Colclough about managing viral success, why they’re obsessed with TikTok, and what lessons they’ve learned.
Pilgrim’s hires Hilton Food Group’s CEO
Pilgrim’s Europe has secured Hilton Food Group’s UK & Ireland CEO for new commercial execute role.
Leading British fruit growers names first joint MDs
Independent fruit farming and ingredients business, Place UK, has named co-managing directors – a first in its 72-year history.
Ferrero joins the big F&B CEO shake-up
Ferrero scraps traditional CEO role amid sweeping food and beverage leadership shake-ups
The day in the life of a flavour-house MD
Scott Dixon, managing director for The Flava People, tells Food Manufacture about what he’d change in the sector, his inspirations and aspirations, and what a typical day is like as the boss.
Budweiser to announce new UK business unit president
The news comes as the chief executive officer of Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I transitions into a new leadership role within AB InBev.
Pilgrim’s Europe set up Butchery Academy to plug meat industry’s skills gap
Manufacturer Pilgrim’s Europe has launched a new ‘Butchery Academy’ with a view to bringing fresh talent into the UK’s meat industry.
Chicken King’s 2Agriculture business brings in new recruit
The Boparan Private Office owned poultry feed business is looking to improve its independent grower network with its latest addition to the team.
Birds Eye producer names new UK & Ireland president
Nomad Foods has poached Ornua Foods UK & Europe’s managing director to oversee its UK & Ireland brand portfolio.
Premier Foods leadership team changes
The manufacturer of Mr Kipling has announced the appointment of a new chief customer officer, as company veteran retires.
12 influential female F&B leaders
With the weekend marking International Woman’s Day, Food Manufacture brings together a power list of 12 influential women in food and drink.
Associated British Foods makes leadership changes
The international food, ingredients and retail group has appointed a new group chief financial officer.
Ferrero axes group CEO role in root-and-branch reform
Italian food manufacturer Ferrero has removed its group CEO role as part of a wider management restructuring programme.
Heineken hires Mars Petcare chief information officer
Heineken has appointed Romain Apert as its new chief digital and technology officer.
Nestlé warns UK manufacturing is invisible to TikTok generation
A new report from Nestlé has found the UK’s £518 billion manufacturing sector remains invisible to younger people, with the potential to make the skills gap even worse.
Finsbury Food Group appoints ex-Samworth Brothers innovation director in new role
The bakery manufacturer has created a new innovation role within its commercial leadership team to accelerate strategic growth.
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Meet a Pilgrim’s Europe apprentice
As part of a week-long series, Food Manufacture is profiling a handful of apprentices working in F&B. In this instalment, meet engineering apprentice Georgiana Seceanu, who is close to completing a four-year course at Pilgrim’s Europe’s Redruth site in...
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Meet a Noble Foods apprentice
As part of a week-long series, Food Manufacture is profiling a handful of apprentices working in F&B. In this instalment, meet technical operations apprentice Glenn Ainley, who is completing a level 3 apprenticeship at Noble Foods’ Lincoln site.
Branston general manager departs
The potato supplier bid farewells to its Ilminster general manager after almost a decade at the business.
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Meet an apprentice at The Compleat Food Group
As part of a week-long series, Food Manufacture is profiling a handful of apprentices working in F&B. In our seventh instalment, we meet Breanna McFarlane, an engineering apprentice.
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Meet a Kerry Group apprentice
As part of a week-long series, Food Manufacture is profiling a handful of apprentices working in F&B. In our sixth instalment, meet Matthew Button, an apprentice at Kerry Group.
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Meet a Nestlé apprentice graduate
As part of a week-long series, Food Manufacture is profiling a handful of apprentices working in F&B. In our fifth instalment, we meet Ella Baptie, who has recently completed her apprenticeship with Nestlé.
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Meet an Arla Foods apprentice
As part of a week-long series, Food Manufacture is profiling a handful of apprentices working in F&B. In our fourth instalment, meet Alicia Reed, a liquid process area specialist at Arla Foods Taw Valley Creamery.
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Meet a Dunbia apprentice
As part of a week-long series, Food Manufacture is profiling a handful of apprentices working in F&B. In our third instalment, meet HR apprentice Georgiana Culache, who has just completed a level 3 apprenticeship at Dunbia’s Preston site.
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Meet an ABP apprentice
As part of a week-long series, Food Manufacture is profiling a handful of apprentices working in F&B. In our second instalment, meet butchery apprentice Liam Burton, who is completing a level 2 apprenticeship at ABP Food Group’s Shrewsbury site.
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Meet a Greencore apprentice
As part of a week-long series, Food Manufacture is profiling a handful of apprentices working in F&B. In our first instalment, meet University of Lincoln student David Jastrzebski, who is completing a two-year manufacturing apprenticeship at Greencore’s...
Samworth Brothers creates 24 new apprenticeship vacancies
The Ginsters manufacturer has announced there will be 24 new apprenticeship roles up for grabs across a number of courses this National Apprenticeship Week.
Mars unveils new global VP of supply for Food & Nutrition
Mars Inc. has named Chris Sackree as its new global vice president of supply for Mars Food & Nutrition.
Nestlé UK & Ireland reveals leadership changes
Nestlé UK & Ireland has announced several key new appointments to its senior leadership team.
Day in the life of a global F&B marketing director
Food Manufacture meets Marina Di Migueli, global marketing director at Tate & Lyle for our latest ‘All in a Day’s Work’.
Hilltop Food Group appoints new CEO
The company behind Hilltop honey has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer as its founder moves into new role.
The Compleat Food Group makes new senior leadership appointment
The Wall’s Pastry food manufacturer has appointed a chief technical officer, further strengthening the Group’s senior leadership team as the business continues to scale.
Barry Callebaut CEO leaves
The chocolate and cocoa manufacturer has appointed a new chief executive officer as Peter Feld departs the business.
New Quorn US president named amid growth push
Quorn Foods makes two senior leadership appointments as it looks to accelerate international growth.
Meatless Farm and VFC to split from Vegan Food Group
Leading alternative meat brands Meatless Farm and Vegan Fried Chicken (VFC) are set to split from The Vegan Food Group (VFG).
AG Barr chairman leaves for Hilton Foods CEO role
AG Barr’s non-executive chairman and director Mark Allen has left the Scottish beverage giant to focus on righting the Hilton Foods ship.
Müller Skelmersdale upgrades threaten up to 90 roles
The dairy giant has set out the next phase of its West Lancashire facility - whilst new vacancies will be created, proposals could put other roles at risk of redundancy.
The Compleat Food Group appoints first-ever UK MD
Food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has appointed Nick Reade as its first-ever UK managing director.
Leadership update at Mars Food & Nutrition
Mars Food & Nutrition has appointed a new general manager for UK and Ireland, due to start next month.
Heineken boss to depart
The drinks giant CEO is set to leave Heineken following a “challenging quarter”.
Samworth Brothers unveils two new senior hires
British food manufacturer Samworth Brothers has announced two new senior hires as well as additions to its group executive board.
Devon drinks producer names new MD
Premium beverage producer LBW Drinks Ltd has appointed a new managing director following James Lambert’s departure.
All in a Day’s Work: Day in the life of Besmoke’s CEO Huw Griffiths
Food Manufacture’s monthly Q&A is back - this time, we hear about Besmoke founder and CEO, Huw Griffiths’, journey from tin box to global flavour business, his daily work life, and hopes and dreams.
Oscar Mayer supports staff with wellness workshops
Oscar Mayer, the chilled meals manufacturer, is supporting the wellness of its staff by hosting a range of sessions delivered by mental health advocate and former Traitors contestant Andrew Jenkins.
10 big leadership changes in F&B 2025
From new hires to sudden dismissals and retirement, Food Manufacture highlights 10 influential leadership changes during 2025.
Kraft Heinz appoints Kellanova boss as new CEO
The Kraft Heinz Company has named a new chief executive officer, following the business’s announcement that it would be split in two.
Pret A Manger unveils new UK & Ireland President
Pret A Manger has revealed that Kraft Heinz’s area vice president Ross Warnes will join the company as UK & Ireland President in January 2026.
Coca-Cola announces new CEO
James Quincy will be stepping down as chief executive officer for the global beverage giant after nine years at the helm.