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Inside food & drink manufacturing08-Jan-2025
TOP HEADLINES
Baking firm fined £573k after several employees injured
David Wood Baking has been hit with a fine worth more than half a million pounds after three employees suffered injuries in separate incidents dating back to 2022.... Read more
Top tips for getting a supermarket listing
Whilst devising a new idea to fill a market gap is by no means an easy feat, half the battle of a successful business is exposure. Here’s how two entrepreneurs tackled their first major listings.... Read more
The ‘Green fairy’ takes flight
Absinthe’s global resurgence fuels $40.2bn market - but why was it banned in the first place and what’s driving growth?... Read more
Undeclared allergen causes sweet treat recall
TK Maxx owner TJX Europe is recalling several Turkish delight products because they contain an undeclared allergen.... Read more
Farming jobs among least inclusive industries for women
Farming and agriculture jobs are among the least inclusive industries for women, according to a new study by PPE supplier MyWorkwear.... Read more
Emma Watson founded gin brand raises £4.95m
Renais, a gin brand co-founded by Harry Potter star Emma Watson, has raised £4.95m to support its growth.... Read more
Badger Brewery tastes success following brand relaunch
Independent family brewer Badger Brewery has seen a 50% uplift in sales since relaunching in 2023, outpacing a general decline of the overall premium bottled ales (PBAs) category.... Read more
Naturaw Pet Food secures six-figure Northern Powerhouse investment
Naturaw Pet Food has secured a six-figure growth funding package courtesy of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) and Mercia Debt.... Read more
EDITOR'S CHOICE
400 Guinness kegs presumed stolen from depot
A truck carrying 400 kegs of Guinness disappeared from a depot in Northamptonshire in the run up to Christmas.... Read more
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How Food & Beverage Companies Can Drive Productivity by Adopting Technology: How Possible Happens
Economic pressures, shifting consumer expectations, legacy systems, siloed data, and the rapid pace of technological change require Food and Beverage organisations to adopt a new mindset when evaluating the value of digital transformation. Often, these factors create a "Value Void"—a gap between the promises of...
12-Dec-2024
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Unlock revenue from the electricity powering your business
Is your food manufacturing business missing out on the chance to earn revenue from your existing energy infrastructure? National Grid rewards businesses with high energy consumption for being flexible, helping you turn energy management into a competitive advantage.
26-Nov-2024
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The unintended consequences of the UPF trend
Is reducing or even eliminating ‘ultra processed food’ from our diets the solution to the UK’s obesity crisis or a trivial pursuit fuelled by a frenzy of misinformation? Whilst food manufacturers will be well familiar with the NOVA system, processing has recently become a topic of...
19-Nov-2024
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Food Safety Briefing: threats of the future
Our annual Food Safety Briefing is set to return on 23 October – with registrations now open (just fill out the quick and easy form on the right). Once again, we’re inviting a group of food safety experts together to ensure you’re up to date on...
23-Oct-2024
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
Westfalia Fruit acquires Belgian avocado firm
Westfalia Fruit has acquired Belgian avocado firm Syros for an undisclosed sum, strengthening its value-added business and presence in the European foodservice and retail sectors.... Read more
Walker’s Shortbread calls Royal Warrant win ‘particularly poignant’
More than 300 Royal Warrants were granted last month, with a notable number of food and drink manufacturers and suppliers making the cut.... Read more
Construction complete of ‘UK’s tallest’ freezer warehouse
ISD Solutions has completed construction of the ‘UK’s tallest’ high bay freezer warehouse for logistics firm Magnavale, as it addresses demand for industrial and logistics space.... Read more
Abattoir fined £16k for repeated hygiene offences
A Somerset-based abattoir has been forced to pay more than £24k after failing to comply with food safety and hygiene regulations.... Read more
Nisa hires PepsiCo sales director
Convenience retailer Nisa has announced the appointment of Paul Webster as its new head of partnerships.... Read more
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