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A Post-Brexit World: Will We See Empty Shop Shelves?

12/02/2020

The UK finally left the EU on 31st January 2020. Currently, there is a withdrawal agreement in place which means Britain is still following all the EU’s rules and...

2020 Vision: Have You Got A Robust Hiring Plan For The Year?

12/02/2020

Food and drink manufacturing is flourishing, so it’s likely that you’ll be looking to increase your headcount over the next 12 months. However, whilst you may have a 2020...

What Role Do Food Manufacturing Businesses Play In A Successful Veganuary?

12/02/2020

In 2019, more than 250,000 people took part in ‘Veganuary’ – almost double compared to the previous year. And, it’s likely that this number will increase – with it...

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...