All Manufacturing articles – Page 39
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NewsPladis to proceed with Tollcross factory closure
The McVitie’s owner has announced its intentions to move forward with its proposal to cease operations at the Glasgow factory – a move resulting in job losses
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NewsBurton’s Biscuit Co unveils foodservice division
The company, which was bought by a holiding company of the Ferrero Group earlier this year, is eyeing growth in the out of home market with a new division and rebrand for its Bronte range
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OpinionLabour crisis: how is it affecting bakery suppliers?
Staff shortages due to the ‘pingdemic’, Covid and Brexit are causing issues for the food supply chain, including bakery. Tasneem Alonzo from EHL Ingredients explains how it’s affecting her business
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NewsWholebake acquired by Elysian Capital III
The snack bar manufacturer has been acquired by the investment fund as part of its purchase of Wholebake’s parent company Healthful Holdings Group
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NewsGreggs 2021 H1 results: what you need to know
From investment in its manufacturing and distribution capabilities to the expansion of its retail estate, we look at the key messages from its interim results
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NewsBaker & Baker recruiting Daventry staff to deal with demand
The baked goods manufacturer is adding around 30 employees to the plant’s headcount as the easing of pandemic restrictions has resulted in increased production
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NewsBritish Bakels achieves AA standard in BRCGS audit
The baking ingredients manufacturer said the accreditation reflects its commitment to food safety standards throughout the business
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NewsGreencore to trial plastic-free sandwich packaging
The business will run ‘test and learn’ trials with Sainsbury’s and Co-op for paper-based sandwich packaging. The news comes as Greencore posts its Q3 trading update
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FeatureWhat does the modern milling industry look like?
Far from the enduring public perception of picturesque windmills and dusty workers, the UK milling sector is a hive of cutting-edge technology and sophisticated operations
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NewsAllied Bakeries restructure plan puts redundancies on table
The bakery giant’s proposals involve the closure of its Orpington distribution depot and the ending of wrapped bread production at its Glasgow plant
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NewsBakkavor buoyed by second-quarter sales figures
The sandwich, dessert and pizza manufacturer said UK like-for-like sales increased 12% compared with the corresponding period of 2020
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NewsWarburtons recruiting ahead of Widnes depot opening
The bakery giant is seeking staff for 27 roles to help it develop a team of 119 at the new distribution centre, set to open in September
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FeatureHow can bakers source packaging that ticks the right boxes?
It’s a necessity in food and drink, but packaging needn’t be a necessary evil. There are ways – and plenty of good reasons – to protect the planet as well as your products
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NewsMacphie celebrates B Corp status retention
The Aberdeenshire-headquartered ingredients manufacturer has maintained the certification for a third time
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NewsWarrens Bakery reports performance improvement
The bakery chain’s latest accounts show turnover stood at £7.4m in April 2021 and a £1.1m EBITDA has been forecast for the year ending 30 June 2021
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White PapersNew Ingredients for the confectionery industry
Cesarin has developed a new ingredient for the confectionery industry, processing top quality fruit without dyes or preservatives, gluten-free and OGM free.
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NewsSalt and sugar tax proposals met with mixed reaction
Industry figures and campaigners react to the National Food Strategy’s call for a reformulation levy on processed food
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FeatureBakers reveal their favourite piece of equipment
We speak to the industry’s flour-dusted stalwarts to find out what their go-to bit of kit is and why
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NewsFSA unveils hub to help businesses comply with Natasha’s Law
The Food Standards Agency has published practical guidance on allergen labelling for pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods ahead of the law coming into force on 1 October 2021
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NewsNational Food Strategy recommends sugar and salt tax
The independent review, set up to advise the UK government, has also proposed mandatory reporting for food companies with over 250 employees
