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.
An overreliance on ‘perfectly shaped’ fruits and vegetables and an unwillingness to sell wonky, less aesthetically pleasing alternatives could be causing shortages in UK supermarkets, suggested food redistribution service Earth & Wheat.
Pembrokeshire Creamery is to invest £17m in a new milk processing facility at the recently developed Pembrokeshire Food Park, with 80 new jobs to be created over the next three years.
2 Sisters' consultation into the future of its Llangefni, Wales factory has failed to bring forward any viable plans to maintain production at the site, according to the Welsh Government.
Cornish craft chocolate maker Chocolarder has invested in £100k of new equipment thanks to financial support from Truro-based asset finance provider Ignition.
Meat processor Pilgrim’s UK has invested £1.8m in its Bodmin site as part of its ongoing strategy to expand its operational capacity and strengthen the sustainability of the business.
UK food manufacturing output is forecast to grow in 2023 as producers expect inflation to weigh less heavily on their businesses, but wage pressures have prevented cost inflation from falling more quickly.
Dairy products brand Ann Forshaw’s and the associated Alston Dairy have been acquired by SPAR wholesaler, the James Hall Group, for an undisclosed sum.
Flavourings and functional ingredients manufacturer TasteTech has secured a £300k funding package from Lloyds Bank to help purchase additional raw materials.
Nim’s Fruit Crisps is one of millions of businesses that could be entitled to compensation from UK energy giants over alleged commissions paid to third-party brokers.
Frozen baked goods manufacturer Finedale Foods has reaped the benefits of a £400k investment into new production equipment, doubling production after Covid-19 decimated sales for the business.
Independent confectionery business Serious Sweets Company (SSC) has acquired the share capital and branded interests of Mallow & Marsh for an undisclosed sum.
Walkers Snack Foods has announced plans to build a new potato washing facility in Leicester, having agreed to purchase land from the city council for more than £3.5m.
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.
Scottish food and drink businesses reformulating to produce healthier foods have benefited from a round of funding from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland.
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the food and drink sector fell sharply in both value and volume terms in 2022, according to corporate finance house Oghma Partners.
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.
Fears of rolling blackouts across the manufacturing sector and the withdrawal of financial support for energy bills have sparked calls for manufacturers to seek alternatives to acquiring their energy from the grid.
Vimto maker Nichols reported a year of growth in its 2022 full-year financial results, boosted by the strong resurgence of the out-of-home (OoH) market following the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Devon-based cheese and butter wholesaler Millbrook Dairy has secured a £4m funding package from Santander UK to help support its international expansion plans.
Vegan and plant-based ice cream maker Northern Bloc has continued its expansion with the acquisition of two local artisan business and has moved into its new HQ.
The Government’s decision to continue the freeze on UK alcohol duty until at least August 2023 has brought holiday cheer to members of the drinks industry.
Toast Ale, the brewery that recycles waste bread into beer, has secured £2m from high-profile investors to help scale its sustainability projects and environmental impact.
Pasta Evangelists has appointed national construction company Clegg Food Projects as principal contractor to deliver the ‘UK’s largest’ pasta manufacturing facility.
