Category: Markets
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JBS will retain Souderton manufacturing through value-added meat production plans. Around 400 jobs remain as harvesting ends, backed by more than $30m of investment over ten years.
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Asahi has added high-speed glass bottling at its Wisconsin plant. The 20,000-bottle-per-hour installation adds bottles to existing can and keg capacity within a wider $35m US investment.
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Technosys restored pork scratchings packaging rapidly after a factory fire. Three A200 VFFS machines and bespoke bulk loading helped the Midlands manufacturer restart its first line within weeks.
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Drought is tightening ingredient supply across UK food manufacturing operations. FDF warnings on fruit, vegetables, and grain now coincide with widespread English drought and weak early wheat yields.
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UK brewery closures slowed sharply during 2026’s first six months. SIBA recorded a net loss of 16 breweries, while four of nine regions returned to growth.
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Treasury Wine is restructuring US operations after demand weakened sharply. Vineyard, inventory, winery, and packaging capacity are being reduced to rebalance production.
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Tyrrells workers have secured formal union recognition at Herefordshire factory. Around 130 employees will gain collective representation for pay and workplace negotiations.
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Pilgrim’s Europe workers will extend strike action at Enniskillen plant. Around 130 employees are seeking higher pay and changes to paid-break arrangements.
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Capri-Sun is suing Princes over alleged UK production contract shortfalls. Princes rejects the claims, which concern output, stock, distribution, and contractual payments.
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Nichols has acquired VITHIT for €75m to expand functional drinks. The Vimto owner plans to accelerate distribution while retaining VITHIT’s asset-light operating model.