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...
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...
Allied Rebranded as Hovis Bakeries Following Completion of ABF Acquisition
Allied has been rebranded as Hovis Bakeries following the completion of its acquisition by Associated British Foods (ABF). This transition marks a significant shift in...
Mars to Remove Artificial Colors from M&M’s, Skittles, and Starburst by 2026
Mars, Inc. has officially announced plans to reformulate some of its iconic brands, including M&Ms, Skittles, and Starburst, by 2026. This pivotal change will involve...
CMA Approves $3.9 Billion Purchase of Eviosys
On 24 October, the CMA initiated a Phase 1 investigation to review the proposed merger of two businesses, initially agreed upon in July for $3.9...
Bakkavor Workers Vote to Extend Strike Action
According to Unite the Union, over 700 of its members at the Bakkavor facility in Spalding have engaged in ongoing industrial action since September 27....
Clean-Label Beverage Company Secures £2 Million in Funding Round
The recent funding round for Virtue has garnered investment from notable figures, including BrewDog co-founder James Watt and Eberechi Eze, a Premier League footballer and...