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Inside food & drink manufacturing15-Jul-2025
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You’re invited! The MULTIVAC UK Packaging and Processing Forum
You’re invited! The MULTIVAC UK Packaging and Processing Forum
Unlock innovation at MULTIVAC UK’s in-house event this October! Gain industry insights, witness live demonstrations, connect with experts, and explore the latest technology shaping the future. Plus, enjoy the well-known Oktoberfest evening event with host Phil Tufnell - Register Now!... click here
TOP HEADLINES
Compleat Food Group acquires private-label food manufacturer
The Compleat Food Group has announced the acquisition of sandwich filling manufacturer Freshpak for an undisclosed sum.... Read more
McVitie’s owner investing £68m in UK operations
The owner of biscuit brand McVitie’s has announced a £68 million investment across its UK operations.... Read more
Hovis says merger discussions ongoing as sales fall £38M
The bread producer has seen its revenue drop drastically between 2023 and 2024, with an 81% increase in pre-tax losses.... Read more
What does US-EU tariffs mean for UK?
President Donald Trump has threatened a 30% tariff on goods from the European Union, prompting the EU to delay any countermeasures it was considering. Negotiations ensue - but what impact would such actions have on the UK?... Read more
Kraft Heinz weighs grocery division ‘spin off’
Kraft Heinz is reportedly considering spinning off its grocery division into a separate business.... Read more
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Irn Bru maker acquires stake in Hal Robson-Kanu owned drinks firm
AG Barr has acquired a stake in the Hal Robson-Kanu owned functional beverage manufacturing business, Innate-Essence.... Read more
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Inside a Recall: What Food Brands Get Wrong (and How to Get It Right)
Learn how forward-thinking brands are leveraging data, automation, and supply chain visibility to reduce risk, ensure compliance, and respond with speed and confidence when the unexpected happens.
25-Jun-2025
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Innovation Agility: Staying Ahead of Evolving Demands
The food industry is navigating rapid change—from evolving regulations and supply chain disruptions to shifting consumer demands. Staying competitive means developing compliant products with speed and accuracy.
20-May-2025
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Food production: From dead-end job to dream career
This interactive session will explore ways of modernising your workplace, highlight examples of how to boost morale and instil a sense of ownership across line workers, and showcase strategies for implementing enticing career progression plans – ensuring both happy employees and happy margins.
14-May-2025
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PREVIOUS HEADLINES
Allergen systems failures led to boy’s death at school, jury finds
An inquest jury has determined that Barnack Primary School failed to follow the allergen plan in place on the day when five-year old Benedict Blythe died from a fatal anaphylactic reaction to cow’s milk.... Read more
Thousands of chicken farmers may be in breach of law, letter warns
Chicken farmers that raise ‘Frankenchickens’ have been warned that they may be breaking the law in a letter sent by an animal protection charity.... Read more
Nurture Brands switches charitable donations to FareShare
Nurture Brands has announced that all its future charitable donations will go to FareShare.... Read more
Data of US McDonald’s job seekers accessed in AI hiring system hack
Security researchers were able to access the data of people that have previously applied for jobs at McDonald’s in the US after hacking the fast food firm’s AI hiring system.... Read more
37% of UK consumers cite weight loss as top health priority
Consumers are becoming more concerned about their health, with many prioritising weight loss. But what do they consider to be healthy food, what actions are being taken to lose weight, and how will appetite suppressors like GLP-1 impact the sector’s future?... Read more
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