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Looking Into Food Manufacturing’s Crystal Ball: What Does The Future Hold?

06/01/2020

The food and drink manufacturing industry isn’t without its challenges – but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have a positive future. In fact, the consumer trends that have...

How Close Is The UK To Achieving Zero Food Waste To Landfill?

06/01/2020

Back in 2013, it was pledged that by the next decade the UK would have zero food waste to landfill. While progress has been made, it hasn’t been achieved....

Forget Turkey And All The Trimmings: How Food Manufacturers Are Changing The Face Of Christmas Dinner

10/12/2019

Traditionally, Christmas dinner involved going to the supermarket, buying the main ingredients, and then preparing and cooking the meal yourself at home. However, as food manufacturers release more innovative...

What Are The Key Food Manufacturing Recruitment Challenges And How Can You Combat Them?

05/12/2019

With the food and drink manufacturing industry thriving, there are more than enough roles going around. However, recruitment isn’t easy – in fact, there are a number of challenges....

Why Isn’t Supply Meeting Demand? The Difficulties Of Attracting A Diverse Workforce in Meat Manufacturing

02/12/2019

When it comes to lack of diversity, the issue doesn’t just lie in engineering. Despite a slight rise in recent years, women in meat manufacturing are incredibly scarce. The...

How Will Apprenticeships Allow The Food Manufacturing Industry To Move Forward?

28/11/2019

Changing consumer habits and the rising importance of allergen management are just a couple of reasons why new opportunities are popping up in the industry. Whilst this has created...

It’s Not Just Chicken – How Salmonella Is Sneaking Its Way Into Everyday Foods

25/11/2019

There’s been a lot of food product recalls recently – everything from cereal to yoghurt bars. The cause? It’s not the likes of unknown traces of nuts which could...

IR35 Reforms: Everything We Learned From Our Workshop

19/11/2019

IR35 (the intermediaries legislation) is the talk of recruitment right now. And, whilst the off–payroll reforms are due to be extended to the private sector next year, many businesses...

The Future Needs To Be Female: Why More Women In Food Engineering Is Essential

14/10/2019

Whilst initiatives like International Women In Engineering Day are promoting and celebrating this career path for females, they still only make up 10% of the entire workforce. This figure...

Balancing Health And Convenience: How Manufacturers Are Empowering The On The Go Lifestyle

14/10/2019

Ready meals have traditionally been seen as the unhealthier option with more calories, fat, salt and sugar. But as consumers lead even busier lives, convenience has become more important...