Food insecurity is a global problem. Since 1975, global obesity levels have almost tripled, yet in 2021 as many as 828 million people experienced hunger. In fact, 2.3 billion people were classed as moderately to severely food insecure; meanwhile, two...
Foodex Maufacturing Solutions, the UK's premier trade event for the food and drink processing, packaging, ingredients and logistics industries, is returning to the NEC, Birmingham, to offer a one-stop shop for manufacturing professionals across the...
It’s a well-known among industry that globally 25-30% of food produced is lost or wasted, while it’s estimated to contribute 8-10% of human-made greenhouse gas emissions. If food waste were a country, it would be the world’s third largest emitter. As...
If the last 10 years saw sustainability emerge as a source of competitive advantage or ‘nice to have’ in food and drink, the next will see it cemented as a ‘must have’ in order to drive efficiencies, meet consumer expectations and comply with increasingly...
British food and drink manufacturers are facing the largest shortage of skilled workers since the 1980s.
Yes, there are structural reasons beyond their control, including a lack of visas for foreign workers since Brexit and the ongoing ripple...
Faced with the challenges of a volatile global supply chain, UK quality, technical and food safety managers also need to keep up with changes to regulation, best practice and vital practical challenges.
From how the industry can prepare for BRCGS...
Senior leaders and operations and supply chain managers within UK food and drink manufacturers are facing significant pressures from multiple global macroeconomic trends that make their jobs tougher. We feature an exclusive presentation from Lorenzo Veronesi,...
Although the UK has moved away from lockdowns, the pandemic has not gone away and is still having a powerful influence on the global supply chain. This, in tandem with the war in Ukraine and additional geopolitical events is creating sustained disruption...
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.
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.
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...
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 it’s never been...
In a post-pandemic world, with the end of the Brexit transition period looming, it is more vital than ever that food and drink manufacturers ensure robust food safety procedures are in place.
Food and drink firms fear major recalls, because of the resulting cost to their finances and reputations. Both forms of damage can destroy a business. Companies can also face needless expense by mishandling recalls – and even by recalling products unnecessarily,...
Resources for managing food safety are under pressure like never before. Brexit will likely shake up import and export trade rules and raise new quality and safety issues. The drive to minimise packaging waste raises fresh challenges concerning shelf-life,...
