- More than 20 cheese SKUs are being recalled because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
- The food industry giant doubled its digital, data and technology investments since 2019 as it pursues enhanced capabilities and supply chain optimization.
- Blue Diamond’s snack collaboration with Mike’s Hot Honey and Noosa Yoghurt’s “swicy” flavor aim to capitalize on the viral popularity of sweet heat.
- The brand, which contains ingredients like ashwagandha, has gained traction in the growing alcohol-free category as consumers push for more better-for-you options.
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- Kingsland Drinks Group has announced the appointment of Purity Soft Drinks CEO Sarah Baldwin as its new managing director.
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- At least 100 breweries closed down in the UK last year according to new figures from the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA).
- Aldi has announced plans to invest £67 million in upgrading its existing UK stores during 2025.
- Fall in 2024 is biggest recorded as small operators struggle with rising costs, and aggressive tactics from big rivals The number of independent breweries in Britain declined at its fastest rate in 2024, figures from the “indie beer”...
- What are the key trends driving innovation and NPD across the bakery category in 2025? Food Manufacture asks several of the leading players within the industry about what they are focusing on this year.
- ‘US sales aren’t growing as fast as we’d like … it takes time,’ founder says, while analyst notes target market ‘not exactly short of Mexican food options’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news...
- The purchase allows Celsius to add a fast-growing beverage popular with young women while better positioning it to compete against rivals Red Bull and Monster.
- The sweet protein startup raised an additional $18 million from investors as it sees more interest with consumers prioritizing their health.
- Experts say consumers should brace for fewer fruits on grocery store shelves after a historic deep freeze damaged crops.
- The food giant is incorporating the technology across many facets of its supply chain to improve reliability and efficiency, with the venerable cucumber one of the biggest beneficiaries.
- In other beverage news, sparkling water brand Aura Bora is setting its sights on growth with its acquisition by an investment fund.
- With heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver numbers continuing to fall, Food Manufacture asked Keith Hawes, director of Nationwide Vehicle Contracts, about the potential implications for the food and drink sector and the causes of the trend.
- Technology is helping with forecasting and visibility, but the last mile remains complicated, an executive said at Manifest 2025.
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- New mandatory food waste separation and collection laws are set to come into effect in England from 31 March 2025.
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- As food manufacturers continue to face tightening cost margins, a key question for many is how to finance continued growth and innovation. John Harrison, head of relationship management at Allica Bank, explains why firms can expect more...
- A former publican is on a mission to visit every boozer in the UK to boost the flagging industry. I suspect his true motivation is just to have fun, and there’s nothing wrong with that Dale Harvey, from Nottingham, is a man after my own...
- Supermarket chain had been forced to apologise after basics including bread and milk marked as unavailable online Tesco has fixed a problem which forced the supermarket chain to apologise after hundreds of shoppers reported issues with...
- Traditional giants are prioritizing pricier craft brands to secure growth in the flailing category.
- The independent inquiry group for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has delivered the initial assessment that GXO’s purchase of Wincanton is likely to reduce competition within the UK logistics sector.
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- Dismay in Kentucky at decision by Yum! Brands to relocate corporate headquarters of fast-food chain KFC, the fast food chain previously known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, has come in for some heat after announcing plans to move its...
- Belfast whisky maker Titanic Distillers has secured a £5m equity investment from Whiterock as it seeks to expand its team and reach new markets.
- Value of imports and exports is now about €32bn, with chemical sector among those hit by Brexit red tape Trade between Great Britain and Ireland dropped more than €6bn in 2024 as post-Brexit frictions hit shipments across the Irish Sea....
- Positions cut also appeared to focus on agency’s centers for tobacco products, including oversight of e-cigarettes The Trump administration’s effort to slash the size of the federal workforce reached the Food and Drug Administration this...
- The UK imports more than £1bn worth of the Italian staple a year, but now sales are taking off for makers in Yorkshire, Cumbria and beyond Nutty, chewy and with a chestnut-brown hue, it’s a far cry from the pasta you may be used to...
- Trend towards more extreme-weather events will continue to hit crop yields and create price spikes, Inverto says Extreme weather events are expected to lead to volatile food prices throughout 2025, supply chain analysts have said, after...
- It is a cultured soft cheese made with Lifeway Foods' small batch, artisanal recipe.
- Suggestions include standardised packaging in hospitals to tackle power of branding but CMA decides against price cap Baby formula should be placed in standardised packaging in hospitals and parents allowed to use gift vouchers and...
- Each pop offers a half serving of fruit and is made with only five ingredients consisting of organic fruits and vegetables. The Organic Smoothie Pops do not contain any added sugar, water, or juice concentrates and all of the varieties...
- In latest blow to London stock market, split-off business to go Dutch – but boss denies move is ‘snub to UK’ Unilever has chosen Amsterdam for the primary listing of its ice-creams business , in the latest blow to the London stock...
- On this day, February 13, 1909, at exactly 9:05a.m., TCCA's founding farmers formed the Tillamook co-operative. So now through February 20, one lucky cheddar enthusiast will have the chance to win (nearly) a metric ton of Tillamook Cheese.
- Social media driving demand for US products containing banned additives linked to cancer and behaviour issues Illegal imported sweets that contain banned additives linked to cancer and behavioural problems are “flooding UK high streets”,...
- Exclusive: Animal rights groups fear veterinary deal aimed at reducing border checks will prevent promised import ban UK politics live – latest updates Ministers have declined to restate their election pledge to ban the importation of...
- Chris Rowe, president of Darigold’s business-to-business division and a long-time dairy industry leader, was named Interim chief financial officer and human resources leader Dana Kennedy returns to Darigold as chief human resources officer.
- Introduction of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports could push up canned food and drink prices Coca-Cola has said it may have to increase its use of plastic in the US if Donald Trump’s tariffs raise the cost of aluminium cans. The...
- This Valentine's Day, Stonyfield is encouraging people to block their toxic exes through the Toxic Ex Challenge, where participants will have a chance to win $1,000 and finally sever ties with exes who are no longer serving them,"...
- Social media storm of misinformation about Bovaer has drawn in Reform UK, the dairy industry and even Bill Gates Scientists say a recent methane-related conspiracy theory was “a wake-up call” for the industry, reminding them they need to...