VFC Transforms into Vegan Food Group
In 2023, the plant-based meat industry saw some setbacks, with Beyond Meat’s share price falling and several businesses going into administration. Despite this, UK-based plant-based...
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PepsiCo secures the contested right to patent Lay’s potato chips
PepsiCo has finally obtained a patent for a special Solanum tuberosum (potato) variety after the Delhi High Court overturned a judge’s decision to uphold the...
Ishida Europe’s 20-Head Multihead Weigher Maximizes Packing Potential for Various Prepared Potato Products
“A 20-head multihead weigher from Ishida Europe has played a key role in the automation of the packing operation for a variety of ready to...
Co-cre8 introduces a new paper cup collection and recycling service available nationwide
In 2014, the team established the UK’s first nationwide paper cup collection and recycling service, which was subsequently sold. They are currently managing The Cup...
Frugalpac Welcomes New Commercial Manager
Ciaran Dickson, with a decade of experience in UK and international engineering firms, has joined Frugal Bottles as their new addition to the team. He...
New Board Members Appointed by Food and Drink Wales
Food and Drink Wales has made an announcement regarding its industry board, appointing six new members to join its ranks. These individuals will be working...
Tata Consumer Products Acquires Capital Foods and Organic India
Tata Consumer Products has recently acquired two Indian food companies, Capital Foods and Organic India, for a combined fee of Rs70bn ($845m). This strategic move...
Executive Reshuffle at TasFoods Results in Appointment of Josh Fletcher as CEO
TasFoods, the Australian poultry, cheese, and pet-food business, is set to undergo an executive reshuffle as CEO Scott Hadley announced his resignation, to pursue new...
Panicium, a UK-based company, acquires The Bury Black Pudding Company
The Bury Black Pudding Company has been purchased by Panicium, a UK-based buy-and-build entity focused on the artisan food sector. Panicium acquired the company for...
Private-equity firm acquires a 20% share in Bakkavor
US-based hedge fund Baupost has sold its minority stake in UK-based food manufacturer Bakkavor to private-equity firm LongRange Capital. In a stock-exchange filing, Boston-headquartered Baupost...