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Plant-Ex expands production footprint with fourth unit letting
Ingredients manufacturer Plant-Ex has expanded its production footprint after signing for a fourth unit at St. Mowden Park, Bristol.
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Bakery manufacturer Bridor acquires Pandriks
The French manufacturer of baked goods such as bread and patisseries has acquired organic and artisanal inspired bakery company Pandriks Holding B.V for an undisclosed sum.
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BakeAway acquisition of Jus-Rol blocked again but firm will appeal to Supreme Court
Dough manufacturer BakeAway has had its acquisition of Jus-Rol blocked once again after its appeal against the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s judgment was dismissed.
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Moy Park farmer breaks record
Brian Dickey who farms outside of Ballymena in Northern Ireland has scored an impressive European Production Efficiency Factor (EPEF), trumping Moy Park’s previous record and securing a prestigious Ross 440 award.
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HelloFresh creates 300 jobs at new distribution centre
Recipe box company HelloFresh has opened a new distribution centre in Derby, creating 300 new jobs with more on their way as production ramps up.
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Hames Chocolates powers >50% of electricity with new solar panels
The Lincolnshire-based private label supplier of chocolate will be investing in new solar panels as its next step in sustainability plan.
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Waitrose recalls olives as they may contain glass: Recall round up
Retailers Waitrose, Co-op and Marks & Spencer have all announced product recalls over the past week.
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Automation biggest challenge for manufacturers
Automation is one of the biggest challenges for manufacturing businesses in the UK, with frustrations relating to cost, availability of staff and a lack of information major hurdles preventing adoption, according to a recent survey by Automate UK.
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‘Not for EU’ – a done deal or will common sense prevail?
Denise Rion, British Frozen Food Federation’s head of technical, explores the increasingly complex asks of 'Not for EU' labelling and highlights how an expansion of the scheme to GB imports will cause havoc.
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Senior hires at Fudge Kitchen and Chesterfield Poultry
Artisan confectioner Fudge Kitchen and meat processor Chesterfield Poultry have both announced senior appointments at their businesses.
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Glanbia agrees $300m deal to acquire US flavour platform
Global nutrition firm Glanbia is set to acquire US business Flavor Producers in a deal initially worth $300m.
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New Renshaw branding unveiled after acquisition by British Bakels
British Bakels has revealed the new brand identity for JF Renshaw, the firm it acquired out of administration in December 2023.