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Novel Foods Expert Network established in UK

RSSL, a food and life science contract research organisation, has secured funding from Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, to establish the country’s...

University of Nottingham partners with food producers to pioneer future of plant-based protein products

Plans revealed for specialist food and drink incubator at Colworth Science Park

Ohly opens Customer Innovation Center

Tate & Lyle launches new automated lab in Singapore for mouthfeel solutions

Health & Safety

Health & Safety

Chief Executive appointed at UK’s Food Standards Agency

Katie Pettifer has been appointed as the permanent Chief Executive of the UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA). Katie has served as the FSA’s interim Chief...
Health & Safety

Drinks giant fined half a million pounds after worker sustains serious burns

An international drinks manufacturer has been fined half a million pounds after an employee sustained burns to over 30% of his body. The mechanical engineer...

Hygiena acquires Nexcor Food Safety Technologies

Mérieux NutriSciences to acquire worldwide food testing business of Bureau Veritas

Groundbreaking sandbox programme announced for cell-cultivated products

Sandwich bread baker fined after worker loses finger

Production

Production

Bramble Foods Group gobbles up Whitakers Chocolates

Bramble Foods Group, a supplier of branded ambient foods, has acquired Whitakers Chocolates, Yorkshire’s renowned chocolatiers since 1889. This strategic move strengthens the Bramble Foods...

Cranswick acquires pig genetics company

Müller launches Fast Track programme to decrease farm emissions

Proposals revealed to close Wensleydale Creamery plant in Kirkby Malzeard

Natural energy snack brand raises £2.4m to fuel growth

Packaging

Lidl to remove all packaging designs deemed attractive to children from least healthy own-brand products by mid-2025

Lidl is reaffirming a commitment to responsible marketing by removing all packaging designs deemed attractive to children from its least healthy own-brand products by...

Croxsons appoints new sales manager for Scotland & Ireland

Glass packaging company, Croxsons, has appointed Jim Harrower as their new sales manager for Scotland and Ireland. Jim brings over 15 years of experience...

Sainsbury’s turns to plastic-free packaging for avocados

Sainsbury’s is switching its own-brand twin pack avocado packaging from plastic to paper in a move which will eventually save 20.2 million pieces of...

Rigid packaging distributor Novvia Group to acquire Saxco International

Global rigid packaging distributor, Novvia Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Saxco International, a provider of rigid packaging solutions to the...

Greiner Packaging asks: How do you know the CO2e impact of your plastic packaging?

In a competitive marketplace, packaging has to efficiently protect food, while attracting customers, but there is an increasing focus on its sustainability credentials. Many...

Supply Chain

Fortitude Drinks UK secures exclusive distribution rights for Pampero

Supply Chain
Fortitude Drinks UK has been awarded the exclusive distribution rights for Pampero, the Venezuelan rum brand, in the United Kingdom. Pampero is a celebrated brand...

Co-op backs British farmers with £820k sustainability fund

Supply Chain
Co-op has revealed further backing for British farmers with a new £820k fund to support sustainable farming efforts. This significant investment by the convenience retailer...

Geia Food expands into UK with acquisition of Lupa Foods

Supply Chain
Geia Food is strengthening its expansion beyond the Nordics into the UK market with the acquisition of Lupa Foods. Lupa Foods is a trusted B2B...

Retail & Food Service

Events

Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2025: Registration opens for the UK’s biggest celebration of industry innovation

Visitor registration has opened for Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2025, an event which brings together professionals from across the food, drink, and hospitality...

IFE Manufacturing Ingredients Awards 2025 open for entries

Krones at the BrauBeviale

Meet the finalists of the 2024 Fi Europe Innovation Awards

The 2024 PPMA Show hailed a huge success

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