In this article, Tristan Pulford takes a look at the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR), and why flour must be considered under the regs. Bakeries use a variety of substances but one of the core substances that is…

Crewe-based specialist food manufacturer Wrights Food Group has made a £3k donation to support the flood victims of Timor-Leste in South East Asia. The funds are being donated to the Timor-Leste Red Cross Society, which has been working in East…

As the café, coffee shop & food-to-go sector looks forward to the return of lunch!, on 23-24 September, the show’s organisers have revealed a preview of the exciting brands exhibiting at this year’s show. lunch! 2021 will be showcasing more…

Bakkavor, the UK’s leading manufacturer of fresh prepared food, has announced it is recruiting for 1,500 food production jobs across its 23 UK factories. Bakkavor produces meals, salads, pizza and bread, and desserts for the UK’s major supermarkets, including Tesco,…

Kraft Heinz is intending to plough £140m into its Kitt Green facility – with tomato ketchup, mayonnaise and salad cream being made at the Wigan plant once more. The company says this would be its biggest investment in two decades…

A Ferrero-related Company today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Burton’s Biscuit Company (“Burton’s”) from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (“Ontario Teachers’”). Burton’s employs approximately 2,000 people across six manufacturing locations in the UK and…

Harrogate Brewery Secures New Listing with Waitrose : A new listing with Waitrose has been secured by a Harrogate-based brewery for its new beer. Thousand Yard Stare, a new hazy pale ale from Rooster’s Brewing Company, has been launched in…

Britvic has announced the acquisition of Plenish, the plant-based milks, cold-pressed juices and shots company, and one of the most exciting brands in its category in Great Britain. Plenish joins Britvic’s portfolio of market-leading brands and strengthens the Group’s offering…

Foodex – 10 Reasons to Have the Confidence to Return This Summer : Following a year of uncertainty in the grip of a global pandemic, it’s completely understandable that as we follow a roadmap out of lockdown, returning to something…

Leading global hospitality and retail design agency UXUS has collaborated with international food producer and home baking brand Dr. Oetker, to transform pudding for the next generation. Pudu Pudu, an imaginative new pudding concept, which opened its doors on the…