4+ hour, 31+ min ago   (341+ words) The Bernard Matthews site located on Shaftesbury Street, Derby will cease operations by the end of 2026. This follows the conclusion of a collective consultation with employee and union representatives, a spokesperson from the business told Food Manufacture. The site had…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (366+ words) Gloucestershire-based Janes Pantry has acquired “a number” of former Coughlans Bakery locations, with around 20 to 25 of the chain’s 31 sites set to reopen. Coughlans ceased trading on 1 July after 89 years in business, making 170 members of staff redundant, with many notified by…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (1558+ words) The UK bakery sector has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the past 12 months, and, like much of the wider economy, has been at the mercy of the vicissitudes of an increasingly volatile global geopolitical landscape. That…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (421+ words) Welsh mineral water brand Radnor Hills is making its first move outside the drinks industry by investing in a new snacking brand. The firm has secured the sales, marketing and distribution rights for beleaguered Burts Snacks, a well-established brand with…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (688+ words) Chocolate manufacturers are racing to meet consumer demand for bold new flavours, from pistachio-filled bars to biscuit-inspired inclusions. According to Mintel (2025) over a third (35%) of UK chocolate shoppers are actively seeking out new and unique flavours. However, while flavour innovation…...