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Among the new product launches is a new range of Pieminister on-the-go pies and Strawberry & Cream flavoured Squashies

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May 2024: New product launches

By Bethan Grylls

Food Manufacture rounds up the latest raft of new product launches to hit UK shelves, from Cathedral City's first venture into chilled meals, to new Kettle crisps varieties, and a Thai Green Cod Curry oven ready SKU from New England Seafood.

Pictured from L-R: Adam Park, Matt Birch, Charlotte Hill (Felix Project CEO), Paul Drechsler and Gabriel Fernández. Credit: Left image: BigTImages / Right image: Mars Wrigley

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Powerhouses on the move

By Bethan Grylls

Leaders at Amazon Fresh, the International Chamber of Commerce UK, and Hello Fresh have been appointed onto The Felix Project’s Board of Trustees, while Gabriel Fernández steps into the role of president of Global Emerging Markets (GEM) for Mars Snacking.

Consumers turn to own-label products in the face of food inflation. Image: Getty, chabybucko

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Consumers increasingly turn to own-label products

By Gwen Ridler

Consumers are increasingly turning to own-label food products in the place of established brands as the sting of ongoing food inflation challenges continue to ravage people’s wallets.

The new brewery is slated for completion in 2027. Credit: Greene King

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Greene King to build £40m brewery in Suffolk

By William Dodds

UK beer manufacturer Greene King has announced plans to invest £40m into the development of a “state-of-the-art” brewery in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

FrieslandCampina's UK-based operational arm is poised for a strategic office relocation in London, Victoria

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FrieslandCampina relocates UK headquarters

By Bethan Grylls

After 30 years in the historical West Sussex town of Horsham, the diary giant’s UK arm will be moving its HQ to the hustle and bustle of London, Victoria.

Left & centre: Dhruv Baker and Tom Whitaker from Tempus Foods  Right: Andrew Owens from Rare & Pasture

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Rare & Pasture announces merger with Tempus Foods

By Gwen Ridler

British charcuterie and smoked meat firms Rare & Pasture and Tempus have announced plans to merge their businesses in a move that will help expand production and boost sales for the two brands.

Nimisha Raja 'sold everything' to get Nim's Fruit Crisps of the ground

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I sold everything for the business I believed in

By Gwen Ridler

Nimisha Raja, founder and chief executive of air-dried snack manufacturer Nim’s Fruit Crisps, explains the lengths she went to in order to support her business in the latest episode of the Food Manufacture Podcast.

A 'washout winter' has threatened UK food security. Image: Getty, ChuckSchugPhotography

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Extreme weather threatens UK food security

By Gwen Ridler

The price of bread, beer and biscuits are at risk of rising after a ‘washout winter’ ravaged key crops in the UK, according to the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU).

Hildon will take up the role on 7 May 2024. Credit: Ginsters

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Ginsters appoints new managing director

By William Dodds

Pasty manufacturer Ginsters has announced the appointment of Langmead Herbs CEO Stephanie Hildon as its new managing director.

JBS is one of the biggest meat manufacturing businesses in the world. Credit: Getty / Hispanolistic

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JBS reinstates Batista brothers to board

By William Dodds

Wesley and Joesley Batista have been reinstated to the JBS board of directors following a vote at the group’s shareholder meeting.

Lidl will invest £500m in British pork

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Lidl invests £500m in British pork

By Gwen Ridler

Discount retailer Lidl is to invest £500m in British pork in a bid to address sector-wide challenges and improve margins for farmers.

The Wytham-based farm teamed up with Agricarbon to measure the impact of its transition to regenerative farming

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Regenerative grazing for carbon sequestration

By Olivia Cooper

Baseline measurements of soil sequestered carbon are enabling one commercial research farm to quantify the impact of its transition to a regenerative grazing system.

UK-made seaside treat on rocky ground from 'cheap' imports posing as locally produced goods. Credit: Stanton & Novelty

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British rock candy faces extinction

By Bethan Grylls

Ten Blackpool-based confectionery manufacturers have come together to urge UK Government to grant rock origin protection status after ‘cheap, imitation imports’ place their businesses at risk.

At the heart of Aire Park, Kirkstall will create a contemporary, fresh and friendly venue in The Tetley which celebrates the rich history of beer making in Leeds and Yorkshire

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Leeds Tetley building reopens

By Bethan Grylls

The Yorkshire-based Kirkstall Brewery has opened a bar and kitchen in the iconic Tetley building.

Turncoat Distillery has moved production to Love Lane Brewery. Pictured: Turncoat head Edward Ridding

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Turncoat Distillery relocates to Love Lane Brewery

By Gwen Ridler

Liverpool-based Turncoat Distillery has relocated its production facility to Love Lane Brewery, a strategic move aimed at expanding production capacity and enhancing operational efficiency.

Credit: Getty - L-R: Andrew Brookes, ollo & Firn

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UK red tape has ‘killed our innovation’

By Bethan Grylls

In a Westminster session that explored the next steps for novel foods in the UK, founder and CEO of Naturecan UK, explained how his business had been stifled by UK regulation.

Tate & Lyle CFO Dawn Allen and innocent Drinks' COO James Davenport will be departing their roles

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C-suites stepping down

By Bethan Grylls

Both innocent Drinks and Tate & Lyle have lost key leaders, as James Davenport and Dawn Allen depart their respective roles as innocent COO and Tate & Lyle CFO.

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