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Premier Foods full year results showed promising growth, driven by its sweet treat division. While weight loss drugs and health-conscious consumers are on the rise, the chief executive has revealed little concern over the impact of GLP-1s.
Experts are urging world governments to get a grip on runaway food prices amid the rumbling geopolitical crisis set off by the Iran war.
Unilever’s $40bn Foods merger with McCormick is facing mounting backlash, as shares slide and investors divest
The UK’s functional drinks market is now worth £100 million in value sales, according to the latest data compiled by NielsenIQ (NIQ).
New data has revealed that millions of people in the UK are turning to GLP‑1 weight loss drugs, marking a rapid surge in demand that the NHS will be unable to keep pace with.
Global convenience is set to hit £740 billion by 2030, but will lose market share, according to figures released by the Institute for Grocery Distribution (IGD).
Amid a wave of high‑profile CEO changes in food and drink, we reflect on the biggest leadership controversies of the past 50 years
New analysis from Worldpanel by Numerator places Magnum’s Utopia ice cream among the top innovative products for 2025.
Nestlé overcomes infant formula recall to deliver solid Q1 growth, powered by Coffee and Confectionery
A new report from Lumina Intelligence has outlined the key trends shaping UK consumers’ expectations when it comes to healthy food and drink.
Almost half of British adults (45%) are now following a specific diet as health continues to lead the charge.
From New Coke to Crystal Pepsi, even the biggest brands can fail fast
Traditionally focused on much shorter-term horizons, the food sector is increasingly being forced to look way ahead as climate change and geopolitical unrest become the norm.
The US has halted all seaborne commercial trade to and from Iranian ports following the failure of peace talks, a move industry experts warn will further bake volatility into energy markets, supply chains and UK growth.
Food Manufacture’s 2026 Drinks Report is out now, shining a spotlight on the key trends and developments shaping business patterns across the industry over the past year.
Abattoirs in the Netherlands processed the lowest number of pigs in the first quarter of 2026 since 2009.
New data has showed the impact of grinding inflation on UK households, with 61% saying they’re cutting back on their food shopping due to increasing costs.
The plant-based food category is now worth €16.3 billion across six European markets and open for further growth, data from Circana shows.
A proposed state-backed label aims to simplify ultra-processed food choices, but could competing definitions and private certifications risk muddying the message for consumers and complicate reformulation efforts?
Shares in both Unilever and McCormick Foods have fallen sharply following the announcement of their planned deal for the former’s food division.
Experts discuss Unilever’s food megamerger with McCormick and what lies in store for the FMCG giant.
The overall value of UK food and drink exports rose to a record high in 2025, but export volumes lag behind pre-Brexit figures.
The Iran War is now well into its fourth week, and its global economic consequences are beginning to hit home.
This week saw Danone announce its acquisition of Huel - but given its already strong health portfolio, why didn’t it just develop its own equivalent?
From SKU cuts and factory closures to functional launches and acquisitions, PepsiCo is moving fast to streamline and prove its snack empire still matters
The gut health trend is entering its next phase – one shaped by sharper science, smarter consumers and big opportunities
Unilever’s latest shake‑up could transform the future of food and drink. Here’s what the potential sell‑off means for the CPG giant, and the wider industry
Financial experts have their say on what the future holds for BrewDog and Innis & Gunn as both firms are picked up in rescue deals.
New research has revealed that as many as 8% of Britons now use weight loss drugs, with a further 14% considering their use in the future.
Industry experts have their say on ultra processed food and the UK’s obesity crisis.
What does Nestlé’s ice cream exit means for the sector and the FMCG giants? Iwan Thomas, associate at law firm Charles Russell Speechlys, explores.
The Food and Drink Federations’ (FDF) State of the Industry report Q4 2026 predicts 2026 to be a year defined by weak consumer demand and sustained cost pressures, as confidence among both manufacturers and consumers remains low.
Marks & Spencer has been named as the UK’s favourite supermarket, according to a customer satisfaction poll by Which?
Louise Forster-Smith, innovation director at Hot Pickle dives into the world of ‘GLP-1-friendly’ ready meals to find out if healthier formats can move beyond niche appeal.
Carlsberg has reported strong growth in its 2025 financial statement, driven by the acquisition of Britvic.
The retailer is the latest in a long line to launch new ranges which leverage the ever-popular trends of high protein and nutrient dense mini meals.
Food Manufacture’s annual trends report is out now, highlighting the top consumer movements within food and beverage.
The baking manufacturer has rolled out a new, limited edition celebration cake offering that taps into the rising trend of bento cakes.
Following the Princes Group owner acquisition, Food Manufacture examines what drove the purchase and the business’s wider European ambitions.
A flurry of weight loss food ‘companions’ have recently arrived on UK supermarket shelves, designed to help those using weight loss drugs get the right levels of nutrients they need.
The retailer is celebrating a strong festive period in which it saw a healthy rise in grocery sales – tempered by non-food and Argos pressures.
Discount supermarket Lidl is claiming its “biggest Christmas ever” underpinned by a £1.1 billion turnover across the festive period.
Food and drink exports to the European Union are down almost a quarter over the last five years compared to pre-Brexit, analysis from the Food & Drink Federation (FDF) has shown.
Food supplement and nutrition products are, increasingly, a key part of the health-conscious consumer’s modern lifestyle. Anna Larsson, category leader at Tetra Pak shares what she’s been seeing and where the opportunity lies.
As the end of another year draws to a close, Food Manufacture takes a moment to reflect on the big events that shaped 2025.
UK inflation has fallen to 3.2%, its lowest level for eight months, new statistics released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.
In an alarming development for food manufacturers, new research has revealed that over a third of Gen Z would rather turn to TikTok and other social media platforms for dietary and allergenic guidance, instead of seeking professional advice.
Consumers are anticipated to spend almost £20 billion on groceries in the four weeks to 27 December - an increase of around 2.8% on last year.
Promotional items drove supermarket sales during November as the cost-of-living continues to impact on shoppers, the latest research from Worldpanel by Numerator has revealed.
The Coronation Food Project has delivered almost 5,000 tonnes more food to communities in need as it hit its second anniversary this month.