Aimia Foods, a leading hot beverage manufacturer based in Haydock, is set for substantial growth following support from HSBC UK. The funding will enable the company to expand its operations, including moving to a larger warehouse and increasing growth across several product ranges. This follows the business’s re-acquisition by its founding family in June 2024, […]
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Pulpex Limited, the sustainable packaging technology company, has today announced a £62m Series D investment round led by the National Wealth Fund (“the NWF”) and the Scottish National Investment Bank (“the Bank”). The NWF will cornerstone the round committing £43.5m in direct equity, with a £10m co-investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank and the […]
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The Interprofessional Association of Iberian Pig (ASICI) has launched a three-year campaign in collaboration with the European Union and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The ‘Awaken Your Ibérico Sense’ campaign has been designed to reinforce the presence of Iberian Ham in the British market and consolidate its position as a gourmet product of […]
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In today’s complex supply chains, keeping track of food is vital in order to safeguard public health and maintain consumer confidence. Food traceability plays a crucial role in enhancing food safety by maintaining detailed records of raw materials, suppliers and final product deliveries. Automation significantly supports this process by reducing errors, ensuring optimal storage conditions […]
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Looking ahead to 2025 with Houlihan Lokey FOOD Attributed to James Scallan, a Managing Director at Houlihan lokey “What lies ahead for M&A in the food market in 2025? Suppose inflation remains cool and interest rates stabilise. In that case, we can expect to see a continued resurgence in dealmaking, particularly from private equity, which […]
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Pupils at Clepington Primary School enjoyed a visit to a local Dundee development to learn more about the area and connect with the nation’s favourite furry friend, Paddington Bear. In conjunction with the launch of the Paddington in Peru film release in November, pupils from primary 1 were given a tour of Barratt Homes Scotland’s […]
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Industry expert urges industry to embrace the chance to cut excess packaging. The impending due date for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees could yet increase tension between retailers and FMCG manufacturers as the latter seek to get the former to meet part of the costs, an industry specialist has warned. Anthony Carr, Managing Director of FMCG […]
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With its latest marketing campaign, ‘More Than Only Food & Drink’ the European Union (EU) provides plenty of inspiration for retailers and wholesalers looking to update their festive ranges this year. Major UK supermarkets have once again looked to European influences for their Christmas food and drink offerings, albeit with a less than traditional twist. […]
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Beef is still being served at the UN’s biennial biodiversity summit, despite cattle ranching being one of the major causes of deforestation and biodiversity loss. Options advertised at the two week COP16 event, which ends on Friday (1 November), include a variety of beef dishes, such as “grilled Angus beef” and “roast beef with barbeque […]
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Companies using multiple point-solutions are confusing staff, leading to food safety failures. UK food businesses continue to fail food safety inspections due to poor food safety conditions and inadequate reporting of processes. A recent 2024 report identified London as the worst area of the UK for food safety, with an average score of 4.36 over 35,820 […]
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