Laura – FDM UK

Leatherhead Food Research: Taking the guesswork out of air fryer cooking

Around two thirds of UK households (65%) now own an air fryer, with 86% using it at least once a week. Yet in the absence of dedicated cooking instructions, 35% of owners say they ‘mainly guess’ what to do. Chips remain the most popular product for air fryer cooking, but more than half of owners […]

Sustainable Food Factory 2026: Accelerating Net Zero from Plant Floor to Supply Chain

The UK food and beverage manufacturing and processing sector stands at a critical crossroads. Driven by uncertainty around energy costs, mounting customer expectations and increasingly complex supply chains, net zero is becoming a fundamental operational necessity. Following a second successful event last year, Sustainable Food Factory returns to Derby Arena on 16 June to provide […]

Food+Beverage Engineering 2026: Manufacturing Solutions for Improved Factory Performance

The UK food and beverage manufacturing sector is currently navigating a complex landscape of uncertain input costs and a clear need for decarbonisation. Against this backdrop, achieving operational certainty is no longer just a goal – it is a business imperative. Addressing these challenges head-on, Food+Beverage Engineering 2026 will return to Derby Arena on 16 […]

Scale or Stagnate: Why F&B Manufacturers Must Embrace ERP & AI Now

The food and beverage (F&B) industry has never been more competitive or more complex. Rising costs, shifting consumer demands, tighter regulations, and supply chain volatility are putting immense pressure on manufacturers to do more with less. If you’re still relying on disconnected systems, spreadsheets, or outdated software to run your operations, scaling your business will […]

INTERNORGA 2026: Where Trends Take Off

Innovation, exchange, and inspiring wow moments: In March, INTERNORGA once again opens its doors to the entire hospitality and foodservice industry. Under the motto “Where Trends Take Off,” exhibitors and visitors can look forward to an impressive all-round experience. From 13 to 17 March 2026, Hamburg will once again become the vibrant centre of the […]