- The beverage company said the acquisition provides it with the flexibility to grow in a competitive energy drink market forecast to reach $30 billion in five years.
- The CPG giant is capitalizing on the growth of specialty iced coffee made at home, and better-for-you pasta brand Goodles cooks up gluten-free noodles.
- The beverage manufacturer said the fruity offering, which first launched in 1938, appeals to consumers craving nostalgia and a connection to heritage and authenticity.
- Jai Kibe will lead the marketing and creative teams for the Chobani and La Colombe brands.
- Recent food recalls have roiled some big CPGs. An expert lays out what companies should and shouldn’t do when faced with the challenge.
- An investigation into GXOâs purchase of Wincanton has concluded that the deal could reduce competition within the UK contract logistics services market.
- VK and Hooch owner Global Brands has partnered with American Beverage Marketers (ABM) to serve as the US firmsâ official distributor throughout Great Britain.
- National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland has called for a radical overhaul of the regulatory framework governing food labels as less than half of consumers felt they knew enough about the origins of the food they buy.
- The New York State Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed against PepsiCo regarding plastic pollution in the Buffalo River.
- Thousands more SME businesses will benefit from Made Smarter funding as UK Government commits to spending Â16m to extend its technology adoption programme.
- Peanut butter brand ManiLife has announced plans to open a Â1m production facility in Shirebrook, Derbyshire.
- A man has been arrested in connection with the theft of 22 tonnes of cheese from Nealâs Yard Dairy.
- The founder and director of Juno Bamboo Water Guillaume Poncet takes us behind the scenes and explains what its like running a startup in the drinks industry.
- The investment will allow it to significantly increase the volume of Président Feta cheese produced in the United States.
- The company used an AI-generated platform to track consumer behaviors for next year’s shopping trends.
- October has been chocked full of senior appointments in the food and drink manufacturing industry. We track the people on the move in the past month in this round-up of senior hires in the sector.
- The closing of locations in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Georgia comes just days after the beverage giant abruptly shut down a Chicago facility.
- Beef groups slammed recommendations for consumers to increase their protein intake via beans, peas and lentils, calling the proposal “unhinged.”
- In other beverage news, V8 partners with Grillo’s Pickles on a bloody mary canned cocktail.
- This acquisition includes the ownership of Old Croc Australian cheddar, and exclusive U.S. distribution rights for renowned Organic Herd British cheddar brands produced by the Organic Milk Suppliers Co-operative.
- Agricultural technology provider LettUs Grow has opened up its new innovation centre in Bristol for the first time.
- Food Manufacture rounds up the major new product development launches that took place during October 2024.
- Ingredion’s new innovation, Vitessence Pea 200 D, is targeting the sports beverage space.
- Priority brands like Aperol and Skyy Vodka will remain within the Italian beverage company's portfolio as it aims to simplify its approach, the CFO told investors.
- Cadman Capital Group has acquired craft brewer Aglesey Ales as its founders retire.
- UK manufacturer of sauces, salsas and condiments Panesar Foods has been acquired by Finnish F&B firm Paulig.
- Hilton Macarons â a national supplier of hand-made, gluten-free sweet treats â has been acquired by East Anglian bakery group Two Magpies.
- In a one-on-one interview with Food Manufactureâs editor, Baroness Walmsley discusses the recommendations laid out in the Food, Diet and Obesity Committeeâs Recipe for Health report.
- Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have become co-owners of Wrexham Lager after purchasing a stake in the Welsh brewer.
- Baked goods manufacturer Cupcakes By Sophia was one on 23 new companies to have secured grants from Made Smarter.
- Figures from across the food and drink manufacturing sector have reacted to the 2024 Autumn Budget, announced on 30 October by chancellor Rachel Reeves.
- New York woman claims steak-and-cheese sandwich costing $7.61 is advertised with 200% more meat than she received Subway was hit with a class-action lawsuit on Monday that claims the chain’s advertisements “materially overstate” the...
- Designed for individuals who are incorporating GLP-1 medications into their routines, the new menu is intended to empower guests with great tasting, nutritional choices that complement their unique needs.
- A Hampshire farm operator has been handed a suspended prison sentence after a worker fell to their death.
- C&C Group has reported a 29% increase in underlying group operating profit for the six months to 31 August 2024.
- Chapel and Swan Smokehouse in Suffolk was target of similar fraud to Neal’s Yard Dairy cheesemakers The owner of a smoked salmon firm who lost tens of thousands of pounds in a similar scam to the one that defrauded Neal’s Yard Dairy has...
- Amid sluggish spending in US, Europe and China, sales fell by 1.5% between July and September McDonald’s has posted another bigger than expected drop in sales as demand continues to slow, despite attempts to lure customers back with...
- Importers also facing rising costs, delays and damage to orders, letter from representatives tells government New Brexit border checks are reducing consumer choice and compromising Britain’s food security, according to fresh produce...
- Through the partnership, the Darigold brand will be available in Meijer locations throughout the Midwest, including Darigold FIT Whole milk, 2%, and Chocolate.
- Owners of Neal’s Yard Dairy say they have heard from ‘a lot of incredible people’ since losing 950 wheels of cheddar The owners of Neal’s Yard Dairy have said they have had an “overwhelming” response after it emerged that more than 22...
- CDI will be working closely with impacted employees to assist them with this transition.
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- Exclusive: Stéfan Descheemaeker of Nomad Foods says mandatory rules could help kickstart ‘nutrition arms race’ Food firms should be forced to reveal how healthy or unhealthy their products are, to help people consume a better diet, an...
- Campaign group says Antrim manager is directing self-employed couriers and claims to have dismissed two of them A McDonald’s manager at a branch in Northern Ireland warned Uber Eats drivers they had a “responsibility” to learn English in...
- Chancellor considering how to increase access to pubs for small brewers and may announce industry consultation The Guardian view on ‘indie beer’: crafting a new identity Corporate takeover of ‘craft beer’ leaves nasty taste in the mouth...
- The Michelin-starred restaurateur has signed an open letter demanding delivery of £15m to divert produce to food banks and soup kitchens Chef Tom Kerridge is teaming up with charities to demand delivery of a promised £15m fund to divert...
- Update by Food and Drug Administration signals escalation in food poisoning outbreak affecting US west and midwest What is E Coli and how can you avoid getting it? The US Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that 75 people had now...
- With an outbreak of the disease has been linked to McDonald’s burgers, here’s what you need to know about it Health authorities are investigating an outbreak of E coli infections linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder cheeseburgers in 12...
- Neal’s Yard Dairy delivered 22 tonnes of artisan cheddar after scammer posed as distributor for French retailer Jamie Oliver asks cheese lovers to help catch thieves behind scam Artisan cheesemakers have been dealt a blow by fraudsters...
- On Tuesday, Oct. 29, all proceeds from participating Handel's locations in Gastonia , Steele Creek, Cornelius, and Indian Land, N.C., will be donated to help those in need following the hurricane.