All Manufacturing articles – Page 23
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NewsMeat Business Women kicks off new campaign to improve inclusivity in meat industry
The new push aims to empower women in the industry, foster the involvement of male allies and encourage a more inclusive sector
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NewsBrian Farrell takes over in CEO role at Kepak’s Foods Division
Farrell takes over from Simon Walker, who has been promoted to group CEO, in the role
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Comment & OpinionWhy 2 Sisters is taking a different approach to sustainability
The food sector has a massive part to play in preventing climate breakdown, says Ranjit Singh, president & owner at 2 Sisters Food Group
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NewsLabour shortages cost food & drink manufacturers £1.4bn in the past year
Labour shortages cost the sector £192m in the second quarter of the year alone, the FDF said
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NewsKP nuts production to ‘grind to a halt’ as workers strike
Strike action will hamper KP nut production for a week in September after pay rise talks broke down
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NewsNew report claims intensive poultry production is key driver of bird flu
A new report by Compassion in World Farming has warned factory farming could ultimately create a bird flu human pandemic
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NewsEnough secures €40m to produce cheaper meat-free products
The sustainable meat-free ingredients group has raised the funding to boost capacity at its factory
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NewsFirst Milk sees sales rise by almost 40% in year of ‘profitable growth’
The dairy co-op hailed the ‘resilience’ of the business as it posted operating profits of £5.1m in its 2022/23 financial year
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NewsBrexit key cause of exports decline, government data shows
Forty-three per cent of exporters of goods and services said they had seen a decrease in trade, compared with 26% who said their exports had increased
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NewsABP acquisition of Scotbeef meat plants to face CMA probe
The Irish red meat giant announced the aquisition in mid-June
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News2 Sisters firmly in the red amid supply chain woes
Turnover improvements were largely driven by inflation, said the business, which warned inflationary pressures had continued into 2023
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Comment & OpinionDefra won’t get far without mandatory food waste reporting
The last remnants of Defra’s “world-leading” environmental policies spilled out on Friday, when a whole series of documents were dumped on its website
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NewsPlant & Bean owed creditors £6m at time of administration
Failed meat alternative manufacturer Plant & Bean ran up losses of at least £7m in just two years of trading and owed creditors more than £6m when it collapsed earlier this year, new documents have revealed.
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NewsFinnebrogue invests £2.8m to upgrade plant-based food factory
The investment in its vegan food production site in County Down, which opened in 2020, means the roof now has 2,846 solar panels
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NewsJDM Food Group to create international ‘flavour powerhouse’ in Henry Broch Foods merger
UK garlic and ginger specialist JDM Food Group has agreed a merger with US spice processor Henry Broch Foods to create an international ingredients group with combined revenues of close to £100m and more than 750 employees
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NewsThe Chilli Mash Co launches £100k crowd round for sustainable chilli farm
The hot sauce maker has kicked off a crowd fundraising round to expand operations and support the establishment of a state-of-the-art chilli farm in Rwanda
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NewsFreshcut Foods snapped up by Flywheel Partners as Perwyn exits
Investment firm Flywheel Partners acquired a majority stake to provide former PE owner Perwyn with an exit
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NewsJLM Global Foods secures £7.5m financial support
Private label snack maker JLM Global Foods has secured a £7.5m financial package to support expansion plans
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NewsPilgrim’s UK invests £5m to enhance King’s Lynn factory
The new technology has increased output by as much as 15% per week
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Comment & OpinionHow to wield soft power in fmcg
A company’s influence is about more than just its products, brands or shops, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction