Automation is one of the biggest challenges for manufacturing businesses in the UK, with frustrations relating to cost, availability of staff and a lack of information major hurdles preventing adoption, according to a recent survey by Automate UK.
Denise Rion, British Frozen Food Federation’s head of technical, explores the increasingly complex asks of 'Not for EU' labelling and highlights how an expansion of the scheme to GB imports will cause havoc.
Global food manufacturer Mars has expanded its partnership with UN agency the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as part of its bid to “further strengthen food safety”.
Beam Suntory has announced that it has successfully completed a “world-first” hydrogen-powered whisky distilling trial in partnership with Supercritical Solutions.
The Cold Chain Federation has urged the UK Government to postpone the full implementation of the new Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) until October 2024.
Chilled food manufacturer Oscar Mayer has forged a new partnership with Company Shop Group (CSG) in order to increase the amount of surplus stock that is redistributed.
As ready-to-eat meat products experience a period of growth, Food Manufacture explores the major factors driving new product development (NPD), advances in packaging and how manufacturers are addressing environmental concerns over their products.
Commonly eaten fresh fruit and vegetables in the UK contain PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) pesticides linked to a range of serious health problems, according to the Pesticide Action Network (PAN).
Bacterial populations remain stable on the factory floor despite cleaning efforts and adapt to their surroundings, according to new research from the Quadram Institute and UK Health Security Agency.
Dairy-free chocolate maker Moo Free is strengthening its sustainability credentials with the launch of The Hub, a business tool offering the manufacturer complete traceability across its supply chain.
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) has laid out its manifesto ahead of the general election scheduled to take place in the UK later this year.
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has called for an investigation to be launched into Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company’s (CMBC) ‘Fresh Ale’ concept.
Food Manufacture speaks with DuelFuel's founder Tim Davies after his business has been forced to shut up shop, following what he calls 'an incorrect' decision and a potentially 'dangerous precedent' from HMRC around his product's...
Consumers are increasingly turning to meat during mealtimes, but cost-of-living pressures have driven cost-conscious families to choose cheaper cuts and more filling dishes.
The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) has expressed concerns that the UK won’t be ready for full vet checks when the ‘educational period’ ends later this month.
Future Talent Award winner Mollie Harvey talks to Food Manufacture about her career with coffee roaster Lincoln & York and what it means for her to have taken home the prize at this year’s Food Manufacture Excellence Awards.
Tightening supplies of beef on the global market presents increased export opportunities for Welsh producers and greater price stability going into 2025, according to Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).
Low-carb bread and ready meals firm SRSLY is pivoting away from the UK high street to prioritise direct to consumer and export markets after failing to drum up interest in physical stores.
Andrea Gutierrez-Solana, a food and sustainability policy expert and associate director at Whitehouse Communications, offers insights on the EU Green Claims Directive and the requirements it will introduce for companies wanting to promote their product’s...
