Chocolate maker Friars, supported by Made Smarter, is poised to experience a game-changing productivity increase by automating its manufacturing process.
From plastic reduction in processed meat packaging, to the world’s first Aluminium Stewardship Initiative certified beverage cans, we run down some of the latest developments in food and drink packaging from around the world.
UK bosses of global food manufacturers, including General Mills, Associated British Foods and PepsiCo have called for the Government to extend its consultation on plans to ban online advertising for 'unhealthy foods'.
Mondelēz International is targeting the UK biscuit market with the arrival of Cadbury Bournville Fingers, designed specifically to help retailers drive category sales.
Plant-based, plastic-free chewing gum manufacturer Chewsy has secured an export deal to Canada worth £125,000 over the next five years, just months after securing its first international trade deal.
New spread launches from Mars, a trio of new releases from biscuit brand McVitie’s and limited edition Dairy Milk chocolate bars from Cadbury head up this snapshot of the latest new product development from food and drink manufacturers this month.
Nimbus Foods, the inclusions, decorations and toppings manufacturer owned by Meadow Foods, has appointed Craig Freshwater as its new confectionery NPD manager.
Chocolate and fudge producer Calico Cottage has secured a six-figure funding deal with Lloyds Bank to help it continue its operations during the COVID-19 crisis.
Swizzels has forged an alliance with sports nutrition business Myprotein to launch limited edition products with the flavours of the confectionery firm's beloved and longstanding brands.
Easter egg launches, fudge selection boxes and spreadable vegan cheeses all feature in our round-up of the latest food and drink product launches this month.
Swizzels Matlow, the confectionery firm that produces Love Hearts and Drumstick sweets, is to open a new 14,678m2 manufacturing facility in Middlewich, Cheshire.
Mochi brand Little Moons has opened a £3.5m factory in London in a bid to meet increasing demand in the UK and internationally, with plans to create 150 jobs.
Barry Callebaut – the chocolatier behind the launch of ruby chocolate – has launched a completely dairy-free chocolate into its Plant Craft range of products.
Food and drink manufacturers should look to promote ‘power ingredients’ to capitalise on the growing health agenda, a bakery and chocolate ingredients firm has claimed.
Kentish confectionery manufacturer Fudge Kitchen has seen a 195% uplift in sales in the lead-up to Christmas, as it secures export deals for its products to Canada, Germany and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
This Christmas has seen a cavalcade of new product launches from food and drink manufacturers in the UK, and we take a glimpse at them in this festive photo gallery.
Scottish biscuit and cakes manufacturer Tunnock’s has invested more than £9m in its production facilities in the year ended 23 February 2019, as it reported a record year for sales.
German firm Katjes International has pumped further cash into UK-based vegan confectionery manufacturer Candy Kittens as part of a multi-million-pound deal.
Mondelēz International has recalled batches of its Cadbury’s Dairy Milk Little Robins product after it was revealed that they contained almonds not mentioned on the label.
Halloween has rolled around once more, and what better way to celebrate All Hallows Eve than with a selection of the spookiest new product developments (NPD) from food and drink manufacturers?
The Government’s chief medical officer Sally Davies has called for tighter regulations on food and drink manufacturers to help reduce childhood obesity.
