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Among the new product launches is a new range of Pieminister on-the-go pies and Strawberry & Cream flavoured Squashies

May 2024: New product launches

Food Manufacture rounds up the latest raft of new product launches to hit UK shelves, from Cathedral City's first venture into chilled meals, to new Kettle crisps varieties, and a Thai Green Cod Curry oven ready SKU from New England Seafood.

Pets Choice to purchase premium pet food brand

Cat and dog food manufacturer Pets Choice has agreed to purchase premium pet food brand Vet’s Kitchen from Pet's Kitchen for an undisclosed sum.

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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.

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.

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.