Food and Drink Federation (FDF) chief executive Karen Betts has called on the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in his Autumn Budget to support the sector as it faces soaring energy and ingredient prices.
Rocketing inflation has forced UK consumers to cut back on their grocery shopping, with almost a third saying they stopped buying products due to increased prices, according to new research.
The Food Manufacture Excellence Awards are searching for nominations for the Business Leader of the Year category. Think you know anyone worthy of one of the highest honours in the industry?
Firstplay Dietary Foods, the specialist food manufacturer, has revealed a 10-boost in productivity and is forecasting a 30% increase in turnover after investing in automation technology with the support of Made Smarter.
Liz Truss has stepped down as Prime Minister after a turbulent few days and concerns about her leadership in the wake of the U-turn over the mini budget.
Philip Martin, founder and chief executive of Irish tortilla chip manufacturer Blanco Niño, talks to Food Manufacture about fully recyclable packaging, regenerative farming and sourcing raw materials in this exclusive podcast.
Less than half (47%) of UK adults trust that manufacturers have correctly identified all the allergens in their products, according to a new report from High Speed Training.
The Made Smarter programme, that has backed 2,500 manufacturers to adopt new digital technology and skills to create growth and jobs, has secured £6.1m funding to continue for three more years.
Scottish food tech firm Enough has completed construction of its flagship non-animal protein facility, reportedly one of the world’s largest of its kind.
Potato producer Jones Potato Farm has sidestepped labour shortages by installing a new digital sorter to find and remove foreign material (FM) and product defects on its fresh pack green bean line.
Alternative proteins firm Planted has successfully closed a series B financing round of £61m, the largest funding round for the ‘faux meat’ manufacturer to date.
Avara Foods's Wednesbury factory illustrates the company’s parallel priorities of investing in people and transformative technology, both of which are essential in the middle of the skills crisis, operations director Phil Davidson explains.
Chocolate supplier Barry Callebaut has implemented a 10% pay increase for 200 workers at its Banbury factory in Oxfordshire in agreement with trade union Unite.
Consumers need to know what’s in their food and customers need to know what product they’re moving around their warehouse, but as technology advances what's the role of traditional labels in the food chain?
Almost nine out of ten food and drink businesses believe fuel cells will play an important part of their future energy strategy, according to research by energy generation and storage specialist Ylem Energy.
An independent review into labour shortages in the supply chain will be headed up by John Shropshire, the former chief executive of major horticulture producer G’s Fresh Group.
Lakes Ice Cream has invested in new tech to replace traditional paper systems, boost sustainability and free up staff to work on new product development.
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has called on the next Prime Minister to ease the cost of living crisis by supporting the UK’s food and drink manufacturing sector.
Barry Callebaut’s head of innovation has stepped down from the role, as Cardiff Metropolitan University announces a new appointment at its ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre.
Assisi Pet Care, the Melton Mowbray based pet food company, has acquired natural dog and cat treats brand Pet Munchies Holdings for an undisclosed sum.
Materials handling and storage has faced pressures ranging from lack of labour and climate impact to soaring costs and supply chain volatility in the past year, but as always the food industry has proved inventive.
Time’s running out to book your place at Food Manufacture’s free webinar, Ingredient Substitution and Reformulation: Practical Advice on Wednesday 6 July.
Almost eight out of 10 leaders in the UK food and drink manufacturing sector feel positive about the prospects for their business over the coming year but rapidly deteriorating economic conditions will test their resilience, a new survey from accountancy...
Wiltshire Farm Foods, the ready meal supplier and its parent company Apetito, were hit by a cyber attack over the weekend which has caused disruption with its deliveries.
Dawnfresh Seafoods Limited has been bought out of administration by Thistle Seafoods Limited, saving 40 jobs at its Uddingston fish processing facility in Lanarkshire, Scotland.
In this exclusive podcast interview, JBS global head of innovation and operational excellence Eduardo Noronha discusses the meat processing giant’s plans for alternative proteins across plant-based, fermented and cultivated meat.
Digital technology can benefit businesses of all sizes and does not have to cost the earth, delegates will hear at the next free Food Manufacture webinar, which is sponsored by Siemens.
The Government Food Strategy has avoided backing 'bold, evidence-based recommendations' in Henry Dimbleby's National Food Strategy that would have significantly improved the UK food system – a 'shambolic' decision, pressure groups...
