Bethan has been working as a professional writer for more than a decade, with b2b having been her focus since 2016 and food and drink specifically since 2019. As the Editor of Food Manufacture, she leads on the content strategy and is responsible for the delivery of the annual Food Manufacture Excellence Awards and Business Leaders' Forum events, as well as hosting the popular Food Manufacture podcast. She is a regular spokesperson at industry events and appeared on Channel's 5 documentary Cadbury's at Easter in 2024.

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Coca-Cola announces new CEO

Coca-Cola announces new CEO

By Bethan Grylls

James Quincy will be stepping down as chief executive officer for the global beverage giant after nine years at the helm.

Hilltop makes major line investment

Hilltop makes major line investment

By Bethan Grylls

The independent honey brand has added new capacity and capability into its Newton site in Wales, with lines for pie fillings, meat accompaniment, sauces, condiments and peanut butter now in place.

Top threats facing F&B producers

Top threats facing F&B producers

By Bethan Grylls

Ahead of the Food Manufacture Business Leaders’ Forum, we caught up with food industry expert and chair for the next session, Helen Sisson, to explore the challenges and opportunities that demand leaders’ attention.

Inside the Coca-Cola Edmonton factory

Inside the Coca-Cola Edmonton factory

By Bethan Grylls

After half a century of producing millions of litres of beverages for customers across the country, we hear from Katie Hutt, GB manufacturing director at CCEP on what makes the site unique - from pioneering accessibility initiatives to nuturing early...

EU unveils new bioeconomy strategy

EU unveils new bioeconomy strategy

By Bethan Grylls

The EU has published a new bioeconomy strategy that aims to reduce fossil-based materials, create jobs and lead the global shift towards clean industries.