Frozen food is riding high on a wave of innovation and consumer demand, according to a panel of food and drink experts. They say the category – which grew by nearly 12% in 2023/24, generating more than £8 billion in grocery sales – is no longer just for the budget-conscious but attracts shoppers looking for quality products […]
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Reaseheath College is giving students a head start in two of the UK’s most important sectors – horticulture and food science – with the launch of a groundbreaking T Level Incentive Scheme. Starting in September 2025, students enrolling at the Nantwich-based college on these high-priority T Levels will receive a performance-based bursary of up to […]
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As health concerns about high sodium intake grow, consumers and public health organisations are pushing for reduced sodium in food products. Many governments have introduced sodium reduction targets for food manufacturers, aiming to lower the population’s average sodium consumption and reduce rates of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. These guidelines have encouraged manufacturers to gradually reformulate […]
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Gemak has successfully completed “Project Dragon”—a state-of-the-art whey, milk and cream processing with CIP units for South Caernarfon Creameries (SCC) in North Wales. From its inception to commissioning, this project highlights a transformative journey in the UK dairy industry, setting new benchmarks in efficiency and environmental stewardship. The Genesis of Project Dragon South Caernarfon Creameries, […]
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With its ambitious climate protection strategy, the KHS Group is steadily driving the reduction in its carbon emissions. One key milestone here is its recent validation by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). On this basis, the company is now implementing specific measures to cut emissions. Following confirmation by the SBTi of the climate goals it […]
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Tey Bannerman, who leads McKinsey’s AI-driven customer experience and hyper-personalisation work, explores how AI is quietly transforming packaging, supply chains, and innovation. The vast, interwoven ecosystem of packaging and innovation is something most people never pause to consider. Yet, within its layers—each fold, lies a world of hidden ingenuity. It is a silent force shaping […]
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Imagine you walk into a shop looking for a snack. You’re trying to decide what to get, but all the sandwiches are in plain windowless cartons, and all the crisps are in plain bags. There’s no information written down anywhere. You ask a shop assistant for help, but they don’t seem to understand what the […]
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Tim Foster, Director of Energy for Business, Conrad Energy New research has found that one in five manufacturers does not have a robust energy procurement strategy. This is a surprise as whilst energy costs are a perennial concern for all businesses, they can place an outsized burden on manufacturers and logistics companies. The scale of […]
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Author: David Stritch, Senior FX Analyst, Caxton Over the past year, the food and drink industry has wrestled with significant currency fluctuations driven by political and economic events. With a tariff-friendly US administration potentially now starting trade wars, this volatility is likely to persist. For sectors like food and drink which are heavily reliant on […]
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The UK introduced Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) in 2022, and it will increase again on 1st April to £223.69 per tonne. Three years on, how close is the government to meeting the aims of PPT and what difference has it made to businesses and consumers? Plastic Tax was introduced as one of a range of […]
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