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Success in food manufacturing will be about adapting

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Business Leaders Forum 2023: It’s never been survival of the fittest

By Bethan Grylls

The annual, intimate Business Leaders Forum gave way to a frank and honest discussion, as leaders from the across the UK came together to highlight the many challenges food and drink manufacturers now face, the mistakes made, and what we must do now.

Will drones become the norm in food and drink supply chains? Credit: Getty/baranozdemir

Opinion

Three focus areas for supply chains in 2023

By Bethan Grylls

Nigel Paine, Supply Chain Director at Britvic discusses how the inner workers of the supply chain has altered over the last few years and what that means for food and beverage companies in 2023.

Cyber breaches can cause chaos - we hear real-life stories... Credit: Getty/da-kuk

Short read

Top tips from Business Leaders Forum #1: Invest in cybersecurity

By Bethan Grylls

Last week at our annual Business Leaders Forum, experts came together to discuss the most pressing topics, including the very real threat of cyberattacks. Here we hear how it can impact a business and some top tips for securing your operations.

NSF's EyeSuceed augmented reality glasses

Long read

Using augmented reality in the food factory

By Bethan Grylls

Will augmented reality (AR) become a reality in food factories? Bethan Grylls investigates, as she speaks to both tech professor Bob Stone and NSF – co-creator of EyeSucceed.

Westons Cider has ivnested £2m in two new cider presses

News

Westons Cider invests £2m in new presses

By Gwen Ridler

Westons Cider has invested £2m in its Herefordshire mill in a bid to increase capacity and further its journey along its carbon reduction roadmap.

James Butcher (pictured) called for greater collaboration throughout the supply chain to achieve sustainability goals

Opinion

Sharing sustainability gains throughout the supply chain

By James Butcher

James Butcher, chief executive at Supply Pilot, explores how creating shared learnings throughout the supply chain can produce innovation that will deliver more sustainable approaches for big and small brands alike.

Food Manufacture explores the meat trends to look out for in 2023

Feature

Traditional and cultured meat: The trends to look out for in 2023

By Gwen Ridler

As the world emerges into 2023 following a year of perma-crisis, Food Manufacture explores what the coming 12 months have in store for the meat industry and what role cultivated animal proteins have supporting the industry and the growth of plant-based...

Read our long awaited 2023 report on key food and drink trends

Feature

Key trends for 2023’s food and drink industries

By Michelle Perrett

With the last several years including a series of unprecedented events and challenges, Food Manufacture seeks the expertise of several food and drink leaders to find out what’s on the cards for 2023.

Out of the frying pan into the fire...or will 2023 hold more hope? Credit: Getty/Yagi Studio

Ingredients challenges and opportunities for 2023

By Bethan Grylls

As we enter the new year, Food Manufacture examines three key ingredients challenges and opportunities for the food and drink sector, from rising costs and purchasing habits, to the food safety risks of climate change, and the potential of precision fermentation....

The Digital Sandwich project received £4m in funding to develop their blockchain-based system for food supply chain security

It’s time for radical change

By Tom Hollands

With the simultaneous pressures weighing down the food and drink system, manufacturers must be prepared to embrace new technologies to ensure safe and secure production. Tom Hollands of Raynor Foods reveals how…

Senior appointments in the food sector

Food and drink industry senior appointments

By Michelle Perrett

St Pierre Groupe, Foodservice Equipment Association, Vegware, and Reed Boardall have all announced senior food and drink industry appointments.

We check out 7 trends on the floor at Food Ingredients Europe 2022

Food Ingredients Europe 2022: 7 things we learnt

By Gwen Ridler

Food Ingredients Europe 2022 brought together innovators from across the food and drink industry to discuss the future of ingredients and the key issues affecting the sector. Here are seven of Food Manufacture’s key takeaways from the event.

Food Manufacture Excellence Awards finalists: Apprentice of the Year

Food Manufacture Excellence Awards

Meet the finalists: Apprentice of the Year

By Michelle Perrett

Apprentice of the Year is one of the top awards at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards. So who is going to get the top accolade?

Food Manufacture Excellence Awards finalists: Future Talent Award

Meet the finalists: Future Talent Award

By Michelle Perrett

The stars of the future will be fighting it out for the Future Talent Award at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards. See who has made the shortlist.

Meet the Finalists: Sustainability Award

Food Manufacture Excellent Awards

Meet the Finalists: Sustainability Award

By Michelle Perrett

This is a company award designed to recognise a food or drink manufacturer that has made substantial strides in the field of environmental initiatives. There are five companies in the final. So which one will be the winner?

Finalists announced for Food Manufacture's Training Award

Food Manufacture Excellence Awards

Meet the Finalists: Training Award

By Michelle Perrett

Five food manufacturers made it to the final of this hard-fought category. Read who is in the running for this prestigious award.

Finalists revealed for Food Manufacture's Partnership Award

Food Manufacture Excellence Awards

Meet the Finalists: Partnership Award

By Michelle Perrett

This award is designed to recognise partnerships between processors and customers or service providers. These four companies will be fighting it out the win at the finals.

The UK still lags behind the rest of the world on robot adoption

UK lags behind on robot adoption

By Gwen Ridler

UK manufacturers are lagging behind the global average when it comes to adopting robotics technology, according to a new report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).

Bill Thurston is the new MD at Frank Roberts & Sons

Senior appointment at baker Frank Roberts & Sons

By Gwen Ridler

Baked goods manufacturer Frank Roberts & Sons has announced the appointment of former Dawn Foods boss and CSM Ingredients senior vice president Bill Thurston as its new managing director.

And the finalists are..?

Food Manufacture Excellence Awards

Meet the Finalists: Ambient Manufacturing Company of the year

By Michelle Perrett

The Food Manufacture Excellence Awards are only months away, where the winners across 16 categories will be recognised. There are three finalists in the Ambient Manufacturing Company of the year. So who will be crowned the winner of this category at...

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