Female food founders build supportive WhatsApp network
Four female business leaders of UK SMEs discuss their experiences at the helm and how they are creating a safe and supportive space in food manufacturing.
Archives for November 27, 2024
Unilever eyes sale of The Vegetarian Butcher
FMCG giant Unilever has reportedly put The Vegetarian Butcher up for sale.
More than 90% of supermarket loyalty prices offer ‘genuine’ savings
A new investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that 92% of loyalty priced products in supermarkets offer ‘genuine’ savings against the usual price.
Virtue Drinks closes £2m funding round
Clean-label beverage company Virtue Drinks has closed a £2m funding round as it looks to grow the brand in the UK and abroad.
Carlsberg to axe 11 beers following Marston’s acquisition
The Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) is set to delist 11 beers, including eight cask ales and three keg brands.
How will the CPTPP trade agreement impact UK food and drink producers?
In a matter of weeks, the UK will join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Unilever completes £40m investment into Burton site
Unilever’s largest UK food factory in Burton has seen a five-year transformation period, following a £40m investment which brings its UK condiments production into one specialist hub.
Meet the finalists: Factory Manager of the Year 2025
The finalists for Factory Manager of the Year have been chosen, with three factory managers in the running to win the pretigious Food Manufacture Excellence Awards title.
Meet the contenders for the Emerging Business Award
Learn more about the companies that are competing for the Emerging Business Award at the 2025 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards.