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Pictured from L-R: Adam Park, Matt Birch, Charlotte Hill (Felix Project CEO), Paul Drechsler and Gabriel Fernández. Credit: Left image: BigTImages / Right image: Mars Wrigley

Powerhouses on the move

Leaders at Amazon Fresh, the International Chamber of Commerce UK, and Hello Fresh have been appointed onto The Felix Project’s Board of Trustees, while Gabriel Fernández steps into the role of president of Global Emerging Markets (GEM) for Mars Snacking.

Consumers turn to own-label products in the face of food inflation. Image: Getty, chabybucko

Consumers increasingly turn to own-label products

Consumers are increasingly turning to own-label food products in the place of established brands as the sting of ongoing food inflation challenges continue to ravage people’s wallets.

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Innovating amidst the challenges: harnessing data and digital tools for NPD

With an increasing number of regulatory, social and environmental challenges, NPD in the food manufacturing sector is becoming increasingly complex. Discover why digitalisation, data and networking are revolutionising the process.

The new brewery is slated for completion in 2027. Credit: Greene King

Greene King to build £40m brewery in Suffolk

UK beer manufacturer Greene King has announced plans to invest £40m into the development of a “state-of-the-art” brewery in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

The number of people feeling healthier is up 7% on Q1 last year. Credit: Getty / EMS-FORSTER-PRODUCTIONS

Almost 50% of UK consumers eating more healthy food

A new survey has found that UK consumers are increasingly prioritising healthy eating and feel better as a result.

Entries are now open for the World Steak Challenge 2024

Entries now open for the World Steak Challenge

The search is on for the world’s best steak, as entries open for the prestigious World Steak Challenge (WSC).

Two new beers have been added to the traditional Tomos Watkin range. Credit: Tomos Watkin

Tomos Watkin brand revitalised under new ownership

Welsh brewer Tomos Watkin has unveiled its new brand identity after coming under new ownership in August 2023.

Funding given to Welsh university in effort to reformulate white bread to be more nutritious. Credit: Getty/clubfoto

Promising research could lead to ‘heathier white bread’

A Gloucestershire-based miller has teamed up with Aberystwyth University to study the milling and blending process for white flour in a bid to develop better-for-you white bread.

Fentimans has extended its logistics partnership with Wincanton

Fentimans extends supply chain partnership with Wincanton

Premium soft drinks manufacturer Fentimans has extended its supply chain partnership with Wincanton.

The Government revealed the rates and eligibility for the common user charge that will apply to certain imports earlier this month.

The fallout from the latest phase of post-Brexit border controls

Provision Trade Federation (PTF) director general Rod Addy explains how the food industry is preparing for the fallout from new controls on imports from the EU.

Harlech has invested £1m into six new low-emission HGVs, with another six on their way

Harlech Foodservice invests £1m in low-emission delivery fleet

Wholesaler Harlech Foodservice has invested £1m in a new fleet of low-emission delivery trucks as part of its journey to net zero.

General Mills acquires Belgium pet food brand

Global manufacturer General Mills has completed the acquisition of European pet food brand Edgard & Cooper for an undisclosed sum.

The inspection of the beef and arable farm took place in November 2022. Credit: Getty / Smederevac

Beef farm fined £12k for ‘serious’ health and safety failings

A beef and arable farm in Kent has been fined £12,000 after a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) visit identified multiple serious health and safety breaches.

A survey of 891 revealed that 40% of people in their organisation who require PPE are women. Credit: Getty/Portra

82% of health and safety officials agree female PPE unsuitable

Woman’s personal protection equipment (PPE) is a growing area of recognition among health and safety representatives, as businesses agree more needs to be done to ensure its suitable.