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As the days get shorter and the autumnal breeze begins to set in, Food Manufacture takes a look at how the trends shaping food and drink are evolving in this mid-point review.
A new study from The James Hutton Institute and the University of Graz has used honeybees to monitor levels of PFAS in the environment.
The findings of the first independent evaluation of HFSS legislation show a marked reduction in purchases since the rules were put in place.
The Bank of England has made a fifth cut to interest rates this year – which now stands at 4%, after food price inflation “picked up by more than anticipated”.
Retail food inflation in the UK is set to significantly outpace general inflation and peak at 5.1% in late summer 2025, according to a new IGD report.
Consumers are becoming more concerned about their health, with many prioritising weight loss. But what do they consider to be healthy food, what actions are being taken to lose weight, and how will appetite suppressors like GLP-1 impact the sector’s future?
The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) latest Consumer Insights Tracker has shown that food prices and ultra processed foods remain top consumer concerns.
After three years of warning and waning supplier confidence, the Groceries Code Adjudicator has launched a formal investigation into Amazon.
Overall inflation has remained steady but there has been a significant rise in food and non-alcoholic drink price inflation.
European consumers are prioritising splashing out on indulgent foods that ‘nourish both mind and body’ at a time when economic concerns continue to supress everyday spending, Circana data has revealed.
Food ingredients supplier Healy Group welcomed industry leaders to its site in Leicestershire on 5 June for its 2025 innovation day.
Diageo licensing manager Declan Hassett discusses the potential of licensing for leveraging the value of iconic brands such as Guinness and Baileys.
Tate & Lyle explain the power of mouthfeel in today’s health and price conscious food and drink market.
The FDF’s State of the industry Q1 2025 paints a bleak picture for food and drink production, with new data showing food and drink manufacturers expect their costs to rise by an additional 4.8% in the next year.
3D printed food developed from scraps, AI meal kits and clothes you can grow food on will all become commonplace by 2050, according to research by Hello Fresh.
The UK food industry needs to embrace automation, AI and robotics or risk being swamped by rising labour costs and unable to meet rising demand, according to a new report from IGD.
After analysing data from thousands of flavours and ingredients, GlobalData’s Ai Palette platform has outlined its top six set to drive dairy innovation in 2025.
From mango nuts, to cheesy biscuits, and freeze-dried sweets, Food Manufacture pins down some of the hottest food and drink trends at this year’s show.
Global procurement and supply chain consultancy Inverto has warned companies could face up to a 68% drop in EBIT margins in the face of tariffs.
The food and drink industry has grown significantly in the past 10 years, but business confidence continues to wane in the face of inflationary pressures and trade barriers, according to a new report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Following the announcement of their merger this month, Jeroen Lustig, CEO & Founder of A-INSIGHTS, looks at what the union of these two dairy giants means for the European dairy market.
Huw Birrell – the co-founder of global order management platform Fresho – explores the growing trend of pre-prepared vegetables used by the foodservice industry and how manufacturers can capitalise on it.
Global poultry trade remained strong in the second quarter of 2025, but rising geopolitical tensions threaten a trade war that could significantly shift the balance of global trade.
Spring has finally settled in this month and with it comes the rapid march towards Easter. Food Manufacture explores what consumers will be rushing out to buy and how food firms plan to meet their demands.
Food Manufacture rounds up the key trends showcased at this year’s IFE show which took place earlier this month at Excel London.
European-style fruit-led beer’s popularity has skyrocketed in the UK and is now Britain’s fastest growing beer trend, according to market research by Tesco.
Food Manufacture summarises the back and fourth trade war threats between the US and others, examining the threats and opportunities for UK producers.
The global production market for orange juice is seeing serious shifts amidst climate change, crop disease and tariff wars with opportunities for other countries to swoop in.
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) have called for a new strategic approach to EU trade as imports rise and exports continue to trail behind pre-COVID figures.
Strong international business and resilient UK sales has seen Vimto owner Nichols report continued growth in its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Meat-based products proved a hit with consumers this January, as plant-based and alternatives saw less demand compared with 2024, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture development Board (AHDB).
Manufacturing activity in the UK has hit a 15-month low as manufacturers struggle with an unexpected rise in inflation and other ongoing challenges.
Own label products are outperforming their branded counterparts by capitalising on consumer demands for health, sustainability and value.
Organic food and drink sales ‘bounced back’ in 2024, with nearly two thirds of consumers choosing to buy from the category despite cost-of-living pressures, according to a new report from the Soil Association
Farming more from the sea could help shrink the negative impact of mariculture on biodiversity, so long as we are strategic about it, according to new research led by the University of Michigan.
What are the key trends driving innovation and NPD across the bakery category in 2025? Food Manufacture asks several of the leading players within the industry about what they are focusing on this year.
Supplementing poultry feed with biochar could reduce campylobacter in chickens by 80%, according to a new study from the DTU National Food Institute.
European patents for alternative proteins have skyrocketed in the last 10 years, but work to make these products tasty and affordable is often overlooked, according to the Good Food Institute (GFI).
Global poultry trade growth has slowed significantly, with geopolitical tensions creating a volatile environment that has driven up prices and limited export opportunities, according to Rabobank.
Food Manufacture dives into the data from the Food Authenticity Network’s latest global food fraud report.
Increasing VAT (value added tax) on meat and dairy products could promote healthier diets, curb damage to the environment and stimulate the UK economy, according to a new study from the UCL Institute for Global Health.
UK flavour specialist I.T.S has published its 2025 flavours report, which outlines some of the key trends to keep an eye on this year.
Food retail growth has remained steady as Brits turn to scratch cooking to save costs, with fresh ingredients such as gravy and dough seeing a big sales boost.
Food Manufacture explores the ways in which producers can monitor their packaging usage and ways in which they can make it more sustainable.
With the potential for 9% of farming land to move away from food production and much of England’s land dedicated to the animal-based sector, the meat and dairy sector is likely to take a blow.
A new initiative to help prevent food shortages that could trigger civil unrest in the UK has secured more than £2m of funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Food Manufacture breaks down some of the latest new product launches from food and drink manufacturers in the past week in this round-up.
The UK halal market represents a great opportunity for food and drink manufacturers as the sector continues to see healthy growth.
Healthy and more sustainable foods are financially out of reach for the UK’s poorest, according to a new report from the Food Foundation.