Category: News
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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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Supreme is investing £5m to reposition SlimFast around functional nutrition. Seven new products will launch as Manchester manufacturing supports the broader portfolio.
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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.
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SICK has added AI-driven 3D inspection to its Nova platform. Height data and deep learning extend machine vision into packaging defects that fixed rules can struggle to identify.
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Go-Pak has launched 100% recycled PET cups for foodservice operations. Clarity removes virgin PET from the cup material as recycled-content evidence gains commercial importance.
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GEA reported stronger orders as dairy processing demand accelerated globally. Second-quarter order intake rose 14.2%, while food customers contributed to broad equipment demand.
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ARYZTA is reviewing Germany after weaker European bakery trading conditions. The group is accelerating efficiency work as volume, pricing, and excess capacity weigh on the market.
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Fortress Technology will demonstrate connected food inspection systems at PPMA. The UK display brings metal detection, checkweighing, vision inspection, automated testing, and centralised production data together across four machines.