BMPA Appoints New President, Reaffirms Commitment to Food Security
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has appointed Tom Finn, chief executive of Kepak Meat Division UK, as its new president for a two-year term....
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Meat Suppliers and Retailers Affected by Suspected Cyberattack
Several meat suppliers have reportedly faced refrigeration failures linked to a suspected cyberattack. In one case, the refrigeration cycle had allegedly been altered so that...
2 Sisters Owner Backs Bernard Matthews with £100m Investment
Boparan Private Office (BPO), the owner of turkey producer Bernard Matthews, is investing £100m to expand British turkey production and respond to rising demand for...
Pladis Global, McVitie’s Manufacturer, Appoints Frankgerald Stepp as Chief Supply Chain Officer
Frankgerald Stepp, formerly an executive at Kerry Taste & Nutrition, will become Pladis’ chief supply chain officer in the new year. He will be responsible...
Carlsberg Britvic to Shut Marston’s Burton-upon-Trent Brewery
Under the proposal, Marston’s Brewery and its main logistics operation in Burton-upon-Trent would cease operations in summer 2027. The plans are subject to consultation with...
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...
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...
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...
Bakery Deal Preserves Jobs at State Fair
State Fayre Ltd, which took over the bakery located on Middleton Road in Crumpsall back in 2017, has recently entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation earlier this...
Bernard Matthews Turkey Facility Set to Shut Down
The Bernard Matthews facility situated on Shaftesbury Street in Derby is set to close by the end of 2026. This announcement comes on the heels...