Inside food & drink manufacturing
In a recent webinar focused on health, Food Manufacture heard from a panel of experts including Nomad Foods, Lumina Intelligence, Bio&Me, and the British Nutrition Foundation, about the key trends defining today’s food and drink landscape.
The international meat producer has announced major job cuts amidst restructure and profit losses.
Matthew Balkin, Huel’s former nutrition lead, Registered Nutritionist and founder of Balkin Nutrition, looks at the future of nutrition as its focus moves from just ingredients to biological systems.
Hilltop Food Group’s turnover grew by 3% for the year ended 31 August 2025, but profits have taken a steep decline.
Thousands of food manufacturers reported being in significant financial distress this first quarter as energy prices continue to spiral - but this squeeze may also be accelerating a long-term rethink on how businesses power their operations.
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With Arla and DMK merged, Europe’s whey processing power will be even more formidable
Lidl has become the fifth largest supermarket in Great Britain, reflecting a deeper shift in grocery that F&B brands manufacturers need to pay attention to.
New data has revealed that as many as two-thirds of people in the UK are now spending an extra £100 a month on food shops as inflationary pressures hit.
New research has indicated that food manufacturers are beginning to see a tangible economic pinch from the Iran War.
Industry leaders react to voluntary price cap proposals floated by Downing Street to supermarkets last week.
Despite underlying growth, the costs of integrating Bakkavor have pushed the group operating profit into the red.
Morrisons is reportedly negotiating with rival grocers in a bid to sell them food as it looks to slash its growing debt.
The Department for Education has proposed changes to the UK curriculum, which will see food at GCSE level left out in the cold.
Supermarket chain Morrisons is set to close 100 of its Morrisons Daily stores, affecting hundreds of staff across the country.
The industry is already seeing a myriad of different pressures, including increased labour and input costs, but Henry Dimbleby has warned things may get much worse before they get better.
Recent chatter about private equity interest has brought the company’s performance into focus
The Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) forecasts for the UK show that online is set to be the fastest-growing channel over the next few years. So how can manufacturers maximise this opportunity? Rosie Young, shopper insight analyst at IGD, explores...
New data from YouGov has revealed widespread consumer alarm over harmful substances in products, with almost half of UK adults avoiding products and brands as a result.
Following a successful inaugural year, Lumina Intelligence announces the return of the Category Management & Insight Awards 2026, with an expanded programme celebrating excellence across the entire food and drink industry.
A new study led by the Quadram Institute has explored whether farming methods are a major driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and the results may surprise you...
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
With performance still lagging, Kraft Heinz’s paused split looks increasingly uncertain
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.