McVitie’s Owner Pladis Reports Mixed Results for 2025
The London-based confectionery and snacking group reported a 1.2% increase in revenue for 2025, reaching £3.27 billion compared with £3.23 billion the previous year. Pladis...
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Multivac UK to Open New Innovation Centre in Manchester Next Year
Multivac UK will open its Northern Customer Experience and Innovation Centre in October next year, extending its support for manufacturers across the north of England...
Lucy Hovey Appointed CFO of Kraft Heinz
Lucy Hovey will take over as chief financial officer for Kraft Heinz in the UK and Ireland, replacing Darren De Vires, who is leaving the...
McVitie’s Targets Growth in China Through New Product Launches
McVitie’s is preparing to expand its presence in China by launching snacks developed specifically for local consumers, as parent company pladis works to turn the...
Unilever Sells Colman’s to Address Competition Concerns in the Mustard Market
Unilever, the London-headquartered multinational, agreed in March to sell its long-established food division to US-based McCormick for £33 billion. The company is reportedly preparing to...
Nestlé Launches New Cereal Line in Response to Growing Demand for Functional Foods
The cereals division of the Swiss company Nestlé is introducing the Shreddies Peanut Butter flavor and the Shredded Wheat Happy Heart and Active varieties to...
Ultrasound Facilitates Quick, Low-Energy Espresso Creation
A research group from the University of New South Wales has discovered a method to brew espresso-strength coffee in just a couple of minutes at...
OAL Secures £5M Loan to Deploy Robotics Technology in Production Lines
The funding will enable OAL to implement a comprehensive five-year initiative aimed at facilitating the commercial introduction of fenceless robotics. These innovative compact robotic systems...
Purity Soft Drinks Names Scott Snell as CEO, Unveils Rebranding Plans.
The company is set to modify its branding strategy to align more closely with its leading product, Juice Burst. Established in Wednesbury, Staffordshire, over 130...
British Fruit Growers Association Announces Co-Managing Directors for Place UK.
Linda Evans and Matt Smith will step into their roles as co-managing directors of Place UK, transitioning from their previous positions as commercial director and...