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News that supermarket chain Sainsbury had entered into a 25M [pounds sterling] joint venture (jv) with Dansk Supermarked to establish 15 Netto stores across the UK was further evidence that [...]

Chilled convenience foods manufacturer Bakkavor has seen a 6% increase in turnover to 428. 7M £ for the second quarter of the year in its most recent results issued for [...]

UK coffee sales have proved one of the few highlights for food giant Nestle in its first quarter (Q1) results for 2013, which failed to meet analysts' expectations. The world's [...]

Food manufacturing and consumer goods giant Unilever has demonstrated skill in navigating choppy global waters by delivering a solid performance in its fourth quarter results to December 31, with sales [...]

The article profiles notable figures in the food and drink manufacturing industry. It describes the approach of Paul Barney, production and operations manager at Frecco Food & Beverage, to product innovations and to operating the business. The experiences of Doctor Andy Wood of brewer Adnams in the sector are highlighted. The accomplishments of Patrick Covensy, head at convenience store operator Greencore, his stewardship, business strategy and plans to increase profits are outlined.

The article previews the Food Ingredients Europe which will take place in Paris, France on November 28, 2005. DSM Food Specialties BV will highlight several technological innovations, including its Fabuless weight management ingredient Maxapal A2, a microbial and beef flavorings. Roquette will be promoting its Nutriose soluble fibers and maltitol product Maltisorb, a sucrose substitute. French functional dairy ingredient manufacturer Ingredia will exhibit the wide range of products it makes for the chocolate, dairy, ice cream, food supplement and dietary food sectors. Colloides Naturels International will launch its Encapcia, a 100 percent acacia gum developed using an innovative processing technology. INSET: MAKING INDULGENT FOODS HEALTHY.

The article focuses on the fourth meeting of the food industry in Great Britain. Fundamental changes in the skills training provision significant to meet the needs of the industry are discussed. One food industry executive suggests that universities tended to turn out specialists that industry no longer required. Finally, it indicates that poor esteem is part of the problem in attracting the right individual to fill into the food manufacturing since it recurrence continues to hit recruitment. INSET: NOTHERN FOODS: IDEA IS A GUIDING LIGHT.

Reports the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) of the food industry in Great Britain. Methods in calculating OEE; Effects of OEE on the profitability of the industry; Benefits of adopting total productive maintenance. INSETS: CBM: IT'S ABOUT HAVING A SENSE OF BALANCE;COMPUTER SYSTEM OFFERS CRISP CUTS.

The article focuses on the latest food industry trend which is increased data awareness by supply chain software firms. It discusses how data integration could help these firms as per the FuturMaster sales manager Martin Sewell, as data could help take effective decision-making, how it could encourage in cost reduction.

The article reports on the move of food manufacturers to switch to lower global warming potential refrigerants. Food manufacturers are facing engineering challenges and are forced to modify their refrigeration systems in advance of legislative changes in 2020. It warns on the cost implications in quota restrictions which could increase the prices for hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants.

The article reports on the food and drink industries in Great Britain as of February 1, 2018, highlighting the impact of the county's exit from the international organization European Union (EU) to the food manufacturers.

The article discusses the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) which is urging the food companies including Kellogg, Carrefour and Unilever to simplify their food date labels worldwide by 2020 to minimize costs and unnecessary food wastage.

The article discusses how food and drink industry have advised to adopt strategic promotional campaigns as news emerged of price-driven discounts disappeared from supermarket shelves in 2017. Topics include views of Chris Baldwin, director of consumer promotions at food services specialist Sodexo, on the same, forms of consumer promotions and impact of sterling devaluation on manufacturer and retailer margins.

The article reports on the visit of India's minister for food processing Kaur Badal in Great Britain to meet with food and drink industry leaders as part of the plan to attract investment in India's food processing sector. Topics include the India's increasing demand of processed food due to population growth, the country's outlined plan to improve its supply chain infrastructure, and the implication of India's reduction of bureaucracy and changes of regulations related to food industry.

The article reports on the call of Paul Wilkinson, chairman of the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink, for the government to engage more with food and drink manufacturing business leaders to resolve the challenge of access to labour both migrants from the European Union and domestic workers if the country is to take advantage of the opportunities offered by Brexit. He states that the British food chain can innovate and lead the world with a progressive approach to food production.plate.

The article reports that John O'Brien, the deputy head of Nestle's research centre in Switzerland, has said that rapid advances in analytical techniques now available to them as cheap test kits will make consumers more aware about potential food fraud and food safety incidents.

The article discusses the proposed reforms on the way food businesses are regulated by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in Great Britain as of July 2016, particularly on the increased focus on third-party hygiene audits. Also cited are the report by FSA's Alice Biggins on the progress of the planned reforms during the 7th Annual Food Safety Conference in London, England, and the importance of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme in the proposal.

The article reports on the study by financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP which revealed a significant increase in the number of mergers and acquisitions in the food and drink industry in Great Britain as of March 2018.

The article discusses research concerning the impact of robots in food and drink industries in Great Britain, highlighting its threat to replace humans in operation food production and manufacturing.

The article examines the food and drink supply chain in Great Britain, highlighting the need to implement the decreased use of plastics in packaging and promote the use of recycle or biodegradable polymers.

The article focuses on the research conducted by food and drink IT (information technology) service management company CSB-System on the efficiency of digital technologies. It offers information on the survey of the leaders in food and beverage industry, who open up on the future of the business and its economic situations. The research was also done on the topics including sales and marketing, information technology, and production.

The article focuses on the free-trade negotiations of Great Britain with the European Union (EU) which would benefit the food and drink industry. It talks about the rising economic difficulties in Great Britain's food industry after the event of Brexit. It tells about the restrictions on tariff policies and the labor access imposed by the European Union (EU) which is creating difficulties for the food industry in Great Britain.

The article discusses how food and drink manufacturers can save costs by managing their water use and disposal more efficiently.

The article reports that Great Britain's business community including the food and drink sector should take active part in getting government to reform the British broken social systems.

The article discusses how Food Manufacture magazine appeared several years ago and was published in May 1927 with aim of providing forum for discussion for working in food and drink processing. Topics discussed include how Food Manufacture in trying to counter the reporting of today's tabloids with evidence-based food science, resort to talking about fake news and alternative facts and focus of the magazine in in nutrition science or food technology.

The article reports on the fear on the future of food trading between European Union (EU) and Great Britain. Topics discussed include the turning down of food safety standards due to bilateral deal with the U.S., the position of Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox on the free-trade agreement with European Union, and the negotiation on Brexit or the withdrawal of Great Britain from the EU.

The article reports on how food and drink industries in Great Britain are urged to invest in automation and robots following the continuous increase in labour costs. Topics discussed include the industries' challenges in productivity considering large employment, the implication of the increasing costs of raw materials and energy, and the advantages of adopting robotics on reducing labour costs.

The article reports on the goal of the Great Britain Food Standards Agency (FSA) to develop a trusting relationship with food companies to engage them in sharing more information, according to the agency's chairman Heather Hancock. Topics include the implication of the agency's commitment to transparency and openness on industry's data and intelligence sharing, the changes in the agency's approach to sustainability, science, and character, and the aspects of its risk-based approach.

The article reports on the claim of Ian Noble, senior research and development director for confectionery maker Mondelz, on the need for the British government to focus its attention on and provide more support for food and drink manufacture rather than agriculture. Topics discussed include his claim that food scientists probably hold the answers to many of the huge problems being faced worldwide, the support given by politicians to agriculture, and a study on the British food sector's value.

The article reports on the forecast by Tom Chestnut, senior vice president for the Global Food Division with NSF International, that wearable wireless technology, specifically smart glasses, will bring a major change in the way food hygiene audits and training is conducted. Topics include the benefits of smart glasses with inbuilt video cameras for hygiene experts and auditors, the advances in integrated display technology, and the adoption of the technology by some food industry leaders.

The article discusses the failure of the government of Great Britain to publish clear direction for the future of British farming and food. Topics include the need for the policy papers on agri-food and the environment to be published urgently, according to Michael Bell of the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association, policy experts' criticisms against the farming organizations and the trade organizations, and the challenges facing the food supply chain systems.

The article discusses the commitment of the British government to support food and drink exporters as the country moves towards an exit from the European Union. It highlights the inauguration of IFE 2017, the international food and drink event, by food minister George Eustice. Also mentioned are the importance of food and drink to the British economy, the efforts of the government to develop exports for food and drink, and the growth of food and drink exports to other countries like China.

The article discusses developments in the manufacturing industry, particularly in the food and drink sector, as of April 2017. Topics include the impact of Internet of Things on the manufacturing industry, the advances in science, technology and data analysis, and the results of research by Consultancy PwC which predicted that around 46% of manufacturing jobs would be done by robots by 2030s.

The article discusses the trends in the global food ingredients market as of late 2014, particularly the growing popularity of 'label-friendly' and simpler products. It cites as example the Claria functional 'clean-label- starch introduced by Tate & Lyle (T&L). Also cited are the report by Innova Market Insight on global product launches, the issuance by ingredients maker Ingredion of its "Clean Label Guide to Europe" and the comment by Paul Collins of GNT UK on the developments.

The article argues on the importance of innovation for food and drink company PepsiCo Inc. to achieve its growth targets. Topics discusses include 22 brands being sold in over 200 countries, operational efficiency for its consumer base, and contribution of the food industry in reducing levels of fat, salt and sugar in food and drink. Also mentioned is the success of the company in making reformulated products.

The article argues on the annual state-of-the-industry survey by the periodical on supermarket price war in the food industry in Great Britain as of July 2014. Topics discussed include pressure on suppliers to lower prices which lead to cost cutting, reduction in product quality to achieve a price point, and the negative impact on business development. Also mentioned is the continued focus of food manufacturers on health reformulation to reduce levels of fat, salt and sugar in food and drinks.

The article reports on a statement issued by David Croft, Waitrose director of food technology, that it was necessary to adapt to the way commodities were now traded around the world and the complexity of supply chains if fraud was to be detected, as of May 2014. Croft said it is more important for retailers to work closely with their suppliers to manage risks with complex supply chains.

The article discusses the use of crowd sourcing by food manufacturers to enhance their product development and innovation efforts. Aside from Nestlé, other manufacturing firms that collect ideas from crowd sourcing specialists include General Mills, Coca-Cola, and Danone. It also explores remarks offered by Yannig Roth of crowd sourcing specialist Eyeka regarding the increasing market competition in the industry, delivered at a 2014 product development conference held in London, England.

The article reports on a statement issued by Tam Fry, chairman of the Child Growth Foundation and a spokesman for the National Obesity Forum in Great Britain, regarding food and drink companies that fail to reformulate their products to reduce high levels of fat, sugar and salt (HFSS). According to Fry, the government should work with the food industry to create a timescale to reformulate food products. He also said that manufacturers should be fined if they cannot meet the targets.

The article explores the food safety culture among British food manufacturers. A 2013 research by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) revealed a decline in confidence in the British food safety watchdog, which could be caused by the horsemeat scandal in early 2013. Rachel McNeill, technical manager at Meadow Cheese, said food safety culture is the most important thing for their company and shared the practices they observe to maintain high-quality.

The article reports on the launch of hybrid front-of-pack (FoP) nutrition labeling scheme by the Department of Health. It states that the government is projecting a public education campaign to promote the new hybrid label to enable consumers to understand the amount of energy, fat, sugar and salt intake per gram in the food they eat. It also mentions the seminar for food labeling policy led by the Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum in London, England.

The article discusses the prospects of automation in the food industry. If implemented in a proper manner, automation can enhance production, improving consistency of products, reducing giveaway and cutting costs. Exhibitors at the Total Processing & Packaging Exhibition at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England, are showing their latest offerings including fully re-programmable six-axis robots.

The article focuses on the move of several scientists to support the return of food authenticity responsibilities to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) following the horsemeat scandal in Great Britain. It notes the decision of the government to transfer policy responsibility for labelling, standards, and composition of food in England from the FSA to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) was criticised. Scientist Andrew Wadge is profiled.

The article reports that the government is focused on regulating the level of salt, fat and sugar in the products, to manage the obesity epidemic in Great Britain. It offers information on the Public Health Responsibility Deal (PHRD) that focuses on the reformulation of healthy foods. According to Tam Fry, chairman of the Child Growth Foundation, U.S. President, Barack Obama would take strict actions against obesity problems in the US.

The article reports on tougher salt reduction targets set by the Public Health Responsibility Deal (PHRD) Food Network for food manufacturers in Great Britain in 2012. The new rule aims at eliminating diet-related illness. New salt regulation will improve dietary intake, and help consumers make healthy choices.

The article reports that food manufacturers in Great Britain have been thwarted in their efforts to improve the healthy nature of products by incremental reformulation by the European Parliament. It follows a vote against a European Commission (EC) amendment to the European Union (EU) nutrition claims rules.

The article presents an interview with Geoff Spriegel, chairman, and Paul Berryman, chief executive officer (CEO), of Leatherhead Food Research Ltd. (LFR). Berryman and Spriegel are both confident that implementing detailed research will help LFR through the tough times ahead. Berryman says LFR has been successful in its efforts in sensory, nutrition, and regulatory areas. They note that LFR has decided to specialise in niche areas of expertise, such as the use of natural antimicrobials.

The article discusses the state-of-the-industry survey concerning the food industry in Great Britain wherein findings show that optimism in the industry is low. It reports that the survey reveals several factors faced by retailers and manufacturers including the price increase due to rise in raw material costs and risk aversion. It states that there is a lack of risk taking approach and investment on new product development from retailers due to rising costs.

The article focuses on the strategy of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) of Great Britain, regarding the emergence of several food safety issues. According to the author, part of FSA's strategy is working together with local environmentla health departments and use computer database systems and market intelligence to monitor the activities of food manufacturers. He adds that FSA is adopting a risk-based approach in dealing with contamination in food handling.

The article reports that as part of the government's new industrial strategy announced in January 2017, a roadmap for digitalizing Britain's industrial base will be developed by leaders from some of the most prominent businesses. It is noted that digitalization across the industry will be reviewed including the use of artificial intelligence, robotics, augmented reality, automation technology and blockchain.