Deliciously Ella co-founder makes swift exit from Hero Group
Deliciously Ella co-founder Matthew Mills has left his role as general manager of Hero Group’s consolidated UK business.
People & Skills
Nestlé UK workers secure vital pay rise as sweeping cuts loom
Workers at a range of Nestlé sites across the UK have negotiated an above-inflation pay settlement via Unite the Union.
Nomad Foods turns to seasoned advertising leader for CMO
Frozen food giant Nomad Foods has appointed a new chief marketing officer (CMO) as it looks to grow presence across Europe.
Heineken appoints new Beavertown MD
Dutch brewing giant Heineken has named its UK on-trade sales director Will Rice as the new managing director of Beavertown Brewery.
All in a Day’s Work: Day in the life of Better Nature’s CEO
In this edition of All in a Day’s Work, we hear from Elin Roberts, the co-founder and CEO of fast-growing tempeh start-up, Better Nature.
New CEO leads on Juice Burst rebrand
Purity Soft Drinks appoints new leadership amidst plan to rebrand itself as The Juice Burst Drinks Co.
Ex-Mars CEO named Lipton Teas board chair
Lipton Teas & Infusions has announced former Mars president and chief executive officer, Grant Reid, as its new chair.
Beacon Foods appoints new MD
The Welsh ingredients manufacturer has named its new managing director, appointing from within the company.
White Rabbit co-founder: ‘Fear of failure is the biggest driver there is’
Nick Croft-Simon, co-founder of White Rabbit tells Food Manufacture about the gluten-free brand’s journey, what keeps him going, and the lessons he’s learned as he’s scaled the business.
Over 400 Nestlé UK jobs at risk
Swiss food and drink giant Nestlé is said to be planning major job cuts in the UK, with as many as 450 jobs at risk according to the GMB union.
Tribute: Lord Haskins, the Northern Foods pioneer who reshaped the British food industry
Chris Haskins was a giant of the food industry, helping to revolutionise the British sector throughout the second half of the 20th century.
Alcohol-free brewing “pioneers” name first CEO and embark on ambitious £1M+ funding round
Alcohol-free brewing specialist Nirvana Brewery has appointed its first chief executive officer (CEO) as it looks to secure a £1 million funding round.
Fonterra names new CEO
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra Co-operative Group has appointed Richard Allen as its new chief executive officer.
Defra’s Powell takes helm at British Meat Processors
Next week will see BMPA boss Nick Allen officially pass the baton over to John Powell.
Goodfella’s owner to appoint two new presidents
Frozen food giant Nomad Foods is bolstering its leadership structure with the impending appointment of two new presidents.
17 F&B producers caught illegally underpaying staff
Almost 400 employers across the UK have failed to pay workers the minimum wage, including 17 food and drink producers.
2 Sisters hires former Defra stalwart to front its net-zero strategy
Food manufacturer 2 Sisters Food Group has appointed former Defra non-executive board member Chris Tyas OBE as chair of its ‘Carbon Board’.
Driscoll’s hires Coca-Cola’s senior vice president
The leading fresh berry company, Driscoll’s, has announced the appointment of a new CFO.
Keurig Dr Pepper appoints Rafael Oliveira as CEO of new coffee giant
The announcement comes as Keurig Dr Pepper completes the acquisition of JDE Peet’s
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.
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.