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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...

Is The UK Food And Drink Manufacturing Industry Getting Enough Support?

01/08/2019

  Britain’s food and drink manufacturing sector certainly has its opportunities. It’s the largest manufacturing industry in the UK, and with the population growing, there will be more mouths...

Taking Allergens Seriously: Putting Consumers First In Your Manufacturing Processes

07/06/2019

Recent incidents surrounding food labelling issues have highlighted the importance of making sure allergens are taken seriously by all. With increasing awareness around allergens, moves have been made to...

The New Plastics Economy: Is Manufacturing Pulling Its Weight?

04/06/2019

Plastic will never become waste or pollution – that’s the vision of a New Plastics Economy. Instead, it will be reusable, recyclable or compostable. In order to create this...

Is Your F&D Startup Ripe For Investment? A Spotlight on Dragons’ Den Successes

24/05/2019

Every single Dragons’ Den series sees several innovative ideas walk away with a hefty investment. And, one thing’s for certain, when food and drink are involved, it’s almost always...