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L-R: Bacardi unit director for the UK & Ireland Steve Young and Northern Europe MD Amanda Almond

Management shakeup as Bacardi appoints new UK & Ireland lead

Drinks firm Bacardi has appointed Steve Young to the newly created role of business unit director for the UK & Ireland, as Amanda Almond steps into the role of managing director for Northern Europe.

FrieslandCampina's UK-based operational arm is poised for a strategic office relocation in London, Victoria

FrieslandCampina relocates UK headquarters

After 30 years in the historical West Sussex town of Horsham, the diary giant’s UK arm will be moving its HQ to the hustle and bustle of London, Victoria.

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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.

The latest European Demand Signals Category Monitor, which collects data across Europe’s six largest markets (France, Italy, Germany, Spain, UK, and Netherlands), found private labels grew to 64% across all FMCG categories. Credit: Getty/VLG

Private label prices rise but remain in favour

European private label volume sales grew to 64% across all FMCG categories between February 2023-2024, while overall FMCG volume sales dropped.

Left & centre: Dhruv Baker and Tom Whitaker from Tempus Foods Right: Andrew Owens from Rare & Pasture

Rare & Pasture announces merger with Tempus Foods

British charcuterie and smoked meat firms Rare & Pasture and Tempus have announced plans to merge their businesses in a move that will help expand production and boost sales for the two brands.

The proposals for Regulation (EC) 2073/2005 have some crucial flaws, which could lead to an uptick in Listeriosis, expert warns. Credit: Getty/wildpixel

‘Shocking’ proposals to EU Listeria regs revealed

After fearful speculation over what the proposed changes to Regulation (EC) 2073/2005 would hold, the draft has landed and a consultation is now underway.

Nimisha Raja 'sold everything' to get Nim's Fruit Crisps of the ground

I sold everything for the business I believed in

Nimisha Raja, founder and chief executive of air-dried snack manufacturer Nim’s Fruit Crisps, explains the lengths she went to in order to support her business in the latest episode of the Food Manufacture Podcast.

A 'washout winter' has threatened UK food security. Image: Getty, ChuckSchugPhotography

Extreme weather threatens UK food security

The price of bread, beer and biscuits are at risk of rising after a ‘washout winter’ ravaged key crops in the UK, according to the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU).

Getir delivered food, drinks and other grocery items to users' doors. Credit: Getty / 10'000 Hours

Getir and Gorillas to exit UK putting 1,500 jobs at risk

Grocery delivery app Getir has announced its exit from the UK, as well as Germany, the Netherlands and the US.

Hildon will take up the role on 7 May 2024. Credit: Ginsters

Ginsters appoints new managing director

Pasty manufacturer Ginsters has announced the appointment of Langmead Herbs CEO Stephanie Hildon as its new managing director.

Origin labels have been found to be too confusing by consumers, according to Which?. Image: Getty

Origin labelling inconsistent and confusing: Which? investigation

Consumers struggle to get clear answers about the origin of the food they eat due to misleading, inconsistent and meaningless origin labels, according to Which?, the consumer rights pressure group.

JBS is one of the biggest meat manufacturing businesses in the world. Credit: Getty / Hispanolistic

JBS reinstates Batista brothers to board

Wesley and Joesley Batista have been reinstated to the JBS board of directors following a vote at the group’s shareholder meeting.

CMBC made a 10% reduction in absolute brewery carbon emissions during 2023. Credit: CMBC

Every CMBC beer brewed uses 22% less carbon than 2015

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has published its 2023 ESG report, the firm’s annual update on its progress made against sustainability targets.

The 2024 Soy Transparency Coalition shows snail pace improvements made in sustainable soy and traceability progress. Credit: Getty (Top: DS70 / Bottom: Toa55)

Soy trader loop hole may see deforestation seeping through cracks

Soy traders lag behind new legislation that aims to eliminate deforestation, but a sneaky loophole may see them still able to comply regardless, a report from the Soy Transparency Coalition has revealed.

Lidl invests £500m in British pork

Discount retailer Lidl is to invest £500m in British pork in a bid to address sector-wide challenges and improve margins for farmers.

The company was fined £14k at Loughborough Magistrates Court on 24 April 2024. Credit: Getty / Marilyn Nieves

Drinks firm fined £14k after worker loses finger in bottling machinery

A drinks company near Leicester has been fined £14,000 after an employee had to have his finger amputated following an incident involving a bottling machine.