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Inside food & drink manufacturing

23-Mar-2022

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TOP HEADLINES

Pladis factory restructure threatens 159 jobs

Proposals to restructure the Pladis factory in Stockport, Manchester could result in the loss of 159 of out of the 470 roles at the site.... Read more

Joe Delucci's Ltd appoints liquidators

Frozen sweet treats firm Joe Delucciâs Gelato has entered into liquidation, just over four years after it was saved from administration.... Read more

Rishi Sunak's spring budget: fuel duty cut announced

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has announced a 5p per litre fuel duty cut, 0% VAT on domestic renewable energy installations and a doubling of the Household Support Fund to help tackle soaring bills.... Read more

Food firms fret over future trade deals and increases in commodity prices

Food and drink firms are not confident that future trade deals will benefit the UK food industry, as rising commodity costs presented the biggest challenge to their businesses, according to delegates at this yearâs Business Leaders Forum.... Read more

Free Trade Agreements 'threaten UK food production'

The Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Australia and New Zealand risk significantly undercutting domestic products, endanger food standards and threaten sustainability, according to members of Scottish government and the Welsh meat processing community.... Read more

War in Ukraine will lead to food price rises: FDF

Russiaâs invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions, trade restrictions and supply chain disruption will lead to food price rises and the possibility of temporary shortages, according to the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).... Read more

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McCormick: proposed shift to Peterborough to affect 380 staff

McCormick & Company Incorporated has announced proposals to transfer its UK Flavour Solutions activities from Littleborough to its net zero carbon Peterborough factory over the next two years, affecting 380 roles.... Read more

Charlie Bigham's comes top in Food Manufacture Excellence Awards

Upmarket chilled meals manufacturer Charlie Bigham's won the top trophy at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards last night (17 March).... Read more

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Lean & Green: Save Costs and the Planet

The cost of commodities, including utilities, continues to rocket, food inflation is soaring, squeezing margins and affecting all areas of finances and operations and the situation looks set to continue well into 2022.

19-Jan-2022

Food Safety Briefing: Weak Links in the Chain

Food safety systems at factory level have been tested like never before as food and drink manufacturers navigated their way through the perfect storm of Brexit and COVID-19.

06-Oct-2021

How to boost food manufacturing productivity in a skills crisis

Food and drink factory managers have faced a growing skills shortage for years, with an ageing workforce and tight supply of younger skilled workers. Now the situation is at crisis levels. Over-reliance on migrant workers has been hit by immigration policy limiting the pool of...

09-Sep-2021

Fighting Fit for a Future in Flux

Food and drink processors face the perfect storm as the end of Brexit transition period looms, Christmas approaches and the UK continues to battle coronavirus restrictions. Rarely has the industry confronted such an uncertain time, so itâs never been more important to ensure your business...

20-Oct-2020

GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS

NestlÃ©, MondelÄz on the defensive as pressure grows to pull out of Russia

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is pressuring confectionery firms NestlÃ© and MondelÄz International, along with other multinationals, to completely pull out of the Russian market.... Read more

Funding for New Zealand animal-free dairy Miruku

Miruku, a New Zealand based food company developing advanced dairy proteins in plants has emerged from stealth to announce a $2.4m seed investment round.... Read more

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