Food and beverage M&A activity rebounded in the last quarter of 2022, despite the impact of increased costs, new research from financial adviser Grant Thornton has found.
For International Women's Day, Bethan Grylls speaks with a range of female voices in the food, drink and coaching sector to find out more about this year's theme of equity and how we can best support women in the workplace.
The supply chain is complex and ever-changing, which means dangers lurk within. Oliver Chapman, CEO of supply chain specialists OCI, outlines ways to spot red flags in the supply chain.
With 17 categories up for grabs, the awards night recognised and rewarded the very best in operating standards and processes in today’s UK food and drink manufacturing sectors. Here's some of the highlights as told by social posts.
It’s no secret that the food and drink sector are struggling to recruit, but what’s driving a lack newcomers to the sector and how can we inspire them to become our next generation of leaders? Jon Poole explores in this first column dedicated to leadership....
The annual, intimate Business Leaders Forum gave way to a frank and honest discussion, as leaders from the across the UK came together to highlight the many challenges food and drink manufacturers now face, the mistakes made, and what we must do now.
Last week’s Business Leaders’ Forum saw captains of industry discuss the challenges surrounding attracting young talent into the sector, but what steps can be taken to entice a new generation of young people to consider a career in the food and drink...
Last week at our annual Business Leaders Forum, experts came together to discuss the most pressing topics, including the very real threat of cyberattacks. Here we hear how it can impact a business and some top tips for securing your operations.
Following a 7-month investigation, the Competition & Markets Authority has concluded it would be unfair on retailers and shoppers for Cérélia to acquire Jus-Rol. Here's what you need to know...
With the last several years including a series of unprecedented events and challenges, Food Manufacture seeks the expertise of several food and drink leaders to find out what’s on the cards for 2023.
Food Manufacture publisher William Reed has acquired Retail week and World Retail Congress to complement its digital content, insight, events and exhibitions.
This is a company award designed to recognise a food or drink manufacturer that has made substantial strides in the field of environmental initiatives. There are five companies in the final. So which one will be the winner?
This award is designed to recognise partnerships between processors and customers or service providers. These four companies will be fighting it out the win at the finals.
There are three finalists in the Free-from Manufacturing Company of the Year. With only months to go before the winners are announced across all categories, who will be this year's winner?
Baked goods manufacturer Frank Roberts & Sons has announced the appointment of former Dawn Foods boss and CSM Ingredients senior vice president Bill Thurston as its new managing director.
There are three finalists who will be in the running to win the top accolade of Bakery Manufacturing Company of the Year. Who will be crowned the winner of the category?
The Food Manufacture Excellence Awards are only months away, where the winners across 16 categories will be recognised. There are three finalists in the Ambient Manufacturing Company of the year. So who will be crowned the winner of this category at...
There was mixed reaction from the food and drink sector to today’s (17 November) Autumn Statement with the Government being accused of a lack of clarity and disregarding food security, but welcomed for its approach to tackling the 600,000 people on universal...
Food and Drink Federation (FDF) chief executive Karen Betts has called on the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in his Autumn Budget to support the sector as it faces soaring energy and ingredient prices.
The Food Manufacture Excellence Awards are searching for nominations for the Business Leader of the Year category. Think you know anyone worthy of one of the highest honours in the industry?
Liz Truss has stepped down as Prime Minister after a turbulent few days and concerns about her leadership in the wake of the U-turn over the mini budget.
Philip Martin, founder and chief executive of Irish tortilla chip manufacturer Blanco Niño, talks to Food Manufacture about fully recyclable packaging, regenerative farming and sourcing raw materials in this exclusive podcast.
The number of UK food and drink deals have dropped by 20% with value falling by 90% in the year to August, driven by business uncertainty, debt availability and the changing appetite for risk.
Export health certification cost over £26m from January to June this year, claims the food industry's sanitary & phytosanitary (SPS) certification working group, which wants food business operators to support e-certification trials.
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has called on the next Prime Minister to ease the cost of living crisis by supporting the UK’s food and drink manufacturing sector.
