- The Michigan company looks at many sources to create actionable plans that enhance sales, supply chain and consumer experience, Chief Growth Officer Monica McGurk explains.
- Bardsley England, the fruit farming operation and the UK's second largest apple grower supplying top supermarkets, has been acquired by global agriculture group Camellia.
- A bidding war for big four supermarket Morrisons is likely to begin, after reports private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is poised to launch a counter-bid for the business.
- Sales of items including disinfectant sprays and wipes, hand sanitizer and cold medicine were up by 15% or more over one week in mid-July, according to the e-commerce company.
- Pork product sales have attracted greater interest from consumers in the past 18 months, but questions remain about their green credentials as the UK emerges from lockdown.
- Former Graze chief executive Anthony Fletcher has launched a range of low in sugar and fat doughnuts under his new bakery goods brand, Urban Legends.
- Exports, supply of labour and the future of egg replacement products were some of the key developments discussed with agriculture director at Noble Foods Graham Atkinson in this exclusive interview.
- Eliminate the fiber, sugar, and weight management concerns surrounding fruit and vegetable juices.
- Umami may be a force of nature, but our understanding of it arose thanks to a scientific quest that began more than a century ago in Japan.
- Dairy Foods has a long tradition of devoting part of the August issue to our “Plant of the Year” winner. Previously, we’d nominate only the dairy plants we’d profiled in the past 18 months, and allowed readers to choose the winning...
- The advent of COVID-19 in the UK sparked a major shift in the outlook of consumers: home baking surged and issues such as health and sustainability assumed greater importance.
- Startups are joining the race to create first imitation cow’s milk by artificially reproducing proteins in curds and whey For decades, people on plant-based diets were restricted to soya-based options to recreate dairy, until veganism...
- The day after the completion of the mega-merger between the iconic U.S. company and Ireland-based Total Produce, the newly minted largest fruit and vegetable company in the world went public.
- Dairy industry giant Arla calls on UK government to address driving test backlog, visa issues and self-isolation rules Supermarkets could face a “summer of disruption” to milk deliveries if widespread driver shortages amid the Covid...
- All members except Chairman Gilles Schnepp and the two representing employees of the French dairy company will step down when their terms expire, giving incoming CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique a clean slate.
- CEO Gavin Hattersley said the legacy alcohol company is moving toward more premiumization — his latest strategy to increase its sales and outlook.
- Marnie Millard, former chief executive of soft drinks firm Nichols and president of the British Soft Drinks Association, is among the line-up for the 2022 Food Manufacture Excellence Awards judging panel.
- Members of the dairy industry continue to pressure the Government to prevent further damage to the industry caused by the shortage of heavy good vehicle (HGV) drivers, as the driver crisis threatens Arlaâs milk supply.
- Delivery firm says ‘disproportionate level of investment’ would be needed to achieve top-level market position Deliveroo has announced plans to pull out of Spain only months after the government promised a law to give gig economy workers...
- Domestic lamb sales gained a welcome boost in the past year as the COVID-19 lockdown drove up demand for takeaway fare such as kebabs, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
- Consumer confidence in the safety of their food remains strong according to a survey from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), as it launches a revised Food Law Code of Practice.
- The new line of Frito-Lay's signature potato chip is either genius marketing or a recipe for consumer confusion, and Uncrustables adds pizza to its repertoire of convenient snacks.
- Chilled pastry producer Addo Food Group is recruiting for more than 200 vacancies across its five sites to meet rising demand for fridge-staples since the pandemic.
- With a similar attitude toward innovation, the fermented ingredients maker and JBS USA's alternative protein subsidiary say this partnership adds to R&D and new product possibilities.
- The purchase of the Serbia-based company for an undisclosed amount continues the agribusiness giant's push to expand its plant protein manufacturing capabilities.
- Thousands of workers are at risk from inadequately cared for personal protective equipment (PPE) because it is being washed at home, according to the Textile Service Association (TSA).
- Providing a more desirable place to work is the first step towards improving staff retention and handling labour shortages within the food and drink industry, according to Pentadel managing director James Kemp.
- Food safety across the food chain just got a boost as the Government announced Â19.2m funding for a three-year surveillance project tracking UK foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistant (AMR) microbes.
- The latest recyclable barrier packaging trends and the latest price movements for kraftliner and cartonboard feature in our July Complete Package.
- Morrisonsâ largest shareholder has rejected the proposed Â6.3bn Fortress offer for the supermarket chain, hoping to draw out a better deal from other parties.
- The UK has taken its first steps towards a digital trade corridor with Kenya, the first of its kind to be established since Brexit.
- Plant-based nutrition and snack bar manufacturer Pulsin has been acquired by investment firm S-Ventures in a deal worth Â7.5m.
- Griffith Foods has acquired ingredients supplier The Flavourworks for an undisclosed sum, as it continues to strengthen its position within the UK market.
- Icelandic Provisions announced the debut of new Icelandic-inspired branding for its skyr, along with a new creative campaign.
- Greencore is to begin trials for an all-fibre, plastic-free recyclable sandwich packaging in Co-op and Sainsburyâs stores across the country.
- Scheme to prevent knock-on effect on food of self-isolation is branded an absolute disaster as railways and airports are hit by staff self-isolating An emergency government plan to prevent the spiralling “pingdemic” from hitting food...
- No 10 scrambles to extend self-isolation exemption scheme for critical workers as companies and councils warn of chaos Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage England is facing weeks of disruption to bin collection,...
- Cases increased in all four nations , says Office for National Statistics ONS estimates more than 800,000 people in UK had Covid last week ONS estimates for rates of Covid in England, by region and age group BMA calls for ‘urgent...
- Certified B Corporation and artisan cheese maker Rogue Creamery said it was recognized on yet another level: as a 2021 Best for the World B Corporation, ranking in the top 5% of B Corps worldwide for its positive impact on people and...
- Analysts warn ‘pingdemic’ could threaten turnaround in stores’ fortunes as economy reopens The football European Championship and England’s run to the final helped retail sales increase by 0.5% in June, according to official figures. A...
- Premier Foods maintains growth momentum as lockdowns lead to increase in at-home eating Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The maker of Mr Kipling cakes has reported stronger than expected sales in the three...
- George Eustice says new rule for food sector will not extend to other areas, despite industry concerns Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Exemptions enabling more than 10,000 people in England’s food sector to...
- Toiletries, cleaning products and salad dressings to go up as prices of commodities surge to 2011 levels The consumer goods giant Unilever has warned the price of its toiletries, cleaning products and salad dressings will rise in the...
- Ministers urged to include retail staff and lorry drivers in exemption as self-isolating workers causes shortages Supermarkets are under “increasing pressure” to keep shelves fully stocked, retail industry leaders have warned as the...
- When we last covered sales within the retail ice cream/sherbet category (in our January 2021 issue), the segment was enjoying double-digit growth in both dollars and units. Eight months later — with stay-at-home dictates over and many...
- Aberdeenshire-based firm reports revenues of £238m for the year, 10% higher than in 2019 Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage BrewDog swung into the red last year as booming sales of its craft beers online during...
- Non-alcoholic drinks aimed at adult palates are booming, but they are not necessarily an option for those who never drank in the first place When 20-year-old Hibah Dannaoui started working as a waitress, she was surprised to discover a...
- Poorest families could be hit hardest by plans to pass on costs of anti-junk food policies to manufacturers Annual grocery bills will rise by £160 a year if the UK government passes on the cost of its new policies on recycling and...
- Vermont-based company says sales in the occupied lands were ‘inconsistent with our values’ Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream has announced that it will no longer sell its ice-cream in the occupied Palestinian territories, saying the sales are...
- After two vintages marked by bushfires, drought, and low yields, Australian vineyards have finally turned out a brilliant crop – here’s how to take advantage Australia’s 2021 vintage is the largest in the nation’s history of winemaking....