New indulgent, heatable format shows strong appeal with younger shoppers and aligns with 7.5% growth in “treats for tonight” shopper missions Walker’s Shortbread, the 128-year-old family-run Scottish shortbread manufacturer, is introducing a brand-new product, with the launch of Wee Chunkies. Marking an exciting step forward for the brand, the launch offers a genuine innovation in […]
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John Powell of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) yesterday told the House of Lords European Affairs Committee that post-Brexit sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) barriers continue to impose unnecessary cost and friction on UK meat exports, despite UK and EU standards remaining closely aligned. Giving evidence alongside Tom Bradshaw, President of the NFU and Richard […]
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From wheelie bins to outer space, creative director, Kevin Lan of Design Bridge and Partners, reflects on the lasting design power of the Made in Britain mark – which is now recognised by 49% of UK adults More than a decade after its creation, the internationally recognised Made in Britain trademark has become one of […]
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ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems has launched the new ASSA ABLOY RT1000, a high-performance door designed for energy efficiency, security and durability in demanding industrial environments. Engineered for rapid operation and long service life, the RT1000 is ideally suited to logistics, warehousing and manufacturing facilities seeking to enhance operational flow and reduce energy loss. Engineered for […]
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Integrated approach strengthens resilience, supports decarbonisation, and enhances nationwide temporary HVAC capability Daikin Rental Solutions has announced a major expansion of its UK rental fleet, combining new high-capacity cooling systems, low-carbon heating solutions, process cooling equipment, and UK-manufactured air handling units to meet growing demand for flexible, high-performance temporary HVAC. The investment reflects increasing pressure […]
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Independent Scotch whisky producer Little Brown Dog has announced the launch of its first-ever core expression whisky, Aberdeenshire Single Malt, marking what the company describes as its most important release in eight years of business. Launched on 28th April 2026, the new whisky represents a major milestone for the Aberdeenshire-based business and a significant step […]
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Walker’s Shortbread, one of the most beloved Scottish brands, has today been awarded with The King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade 2026 category. The award marks the fifth time Walker’s has been recognised for its export success, having previously won the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement four times, making Walker’s the most awarded […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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