All Manufacturing articles – Page 3
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NewsFDF calls for government help over energy price spike
Energy prices have surged since the start of the conflict last weekend
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NewsDot Dot Bubble Tea ready to take east Asian drink mainstream with JamJar backing
Founder Yan Ying, who appeared on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den last year, created the UK’s first ready-to-drink bubble tea when she launched the business in 2023
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NewsGreggs profits hit by challenging food-to-go market
Like-for-like sales increased 2.4% year on year, and the company improved its market share in a challenging food-to-go market
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NewsAI pioneer Zest seeks £1m for mission against food waste
AI-powered food waste pioneer Zest has opened a £1m fundraiser to develop its boutique model into a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business
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NewsMicroSalt hits milestone as industry pushes to reduce sodium
It reflected a continued increase in commercial and market momentum for MicroSalt’s low-sodium products, the group said this morning
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NewsIGD to bring back Feeding Britain’s Future as workforce crisis threatens
The IGD is issuing a rallying cry for action to tackle the skills gap, which it said risked affecting future availability, customer service and wider social outcomes
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NewsFood manufacturer confidence remains negative, FDF report finds
Confidence at food makers improved in the golden quarter of 2025, but remained subdued as the industry battled rising production costs, a new report has found
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NewsRetailers cut pest control as rodent infestations soar
Rat and mice infestations at retail and food manufacturing premises have exploded due to milder winters, while pest professionals warn independent retailers are cutting back on audits and prevention measures
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NewsMcBride predicts good momentum on healthy private label market
Revenues at the household products supplier increased 0.8% to £475.2m in the six months to 31 December, with volume growth recorded in both private label and contract manufacturing
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Comment & OpinionEPR reinforces a linear economy: making the case for ‘circular’ fees
Recalibrate EPR base fees to reflect the true net cost of managing different packaging materials and their real value to the circular economy, says Jason Galley of MPMA
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NewsFood sector bodies say businesses ‘need information’ on SPS negotiations
Concerns are growing within the food sector that businesses are in the dark over the new deal with the EU, with a lack of engagement from government
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NewsFinsbury Food Group appoints group product & innovation director
The role was created to signal Finsbury’s intent to invest further in its innovation capability
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Analysis & FeaturesWill AG Barr’s acquisition of Fentimans and Frobishers fizz or froth?
Investors approve of AG Barr’s move for Frobishers and Fentimans
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WebinarsHow smart supply chains turn food waste into competitive advantage
Learn more from industry experts Wing Yip, Zest, Balloon One and Wrap as they outline how the latest tech is helping businesses reduce waste, save money and meet sustainability goals.
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NewsHydrate Drinks Group leaves creditors £8.5m out of pocket
Hydrate Drinks Group burnt through more than £19m across numerous funding rounds dating back to 2020
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Comment & OpinionDisasters don’t come much bigger than PackUK’s £1.4bn surprise
Anger has reached new levels since PackUK’s shock admission that a major shortfall in money raised for year-end invoices may force it to reissue bills
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NewsSpring secures growth funding to keep up with bone broth demand
Spring makes a range of premium, small-batch, all-natural bone broths and soups using ingredients sourced from high-welfare UK farms
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NewsOatly posts first-ever full year of profitability
CEO Jean-Christophe Flatin said hitting a profit for the year was a milestone but ‘not our destination’
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Comment & OpinionWant to reach net zero? We must start by fixing food waste
Put simply, the UK cannot meet its net zero commitments without addressing food waste, says Estelle Herszenhorn, director of food system transformation at Wrap
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NewsEfra Committee slams government engagement on EU SPS deal
Government caution around the EU reset and the impact it could have on the food sector was ’causing significant anxiety’, said Efra chair Alistair Carmichael