Category: News
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Global pork markets face renewed cost and logistics pressure. RaboResearch says geopolitical disruption, energy, feed, packaging, and trade uncertainty are expected to tighten margins through the second half of 2026.
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Global Brands has acquired Skinny Brands, adding low-calorie, gluten-free beer and cider to its UK drinks portfolio. The deal brings Skinny Lager, Skinny IPA, and Skinny Fruit Cider under the Chesterfield-based manufacturer’s ownership.
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Fortifi Food Processing Solutions has agreed to acquire Bradford-based Deighton Manufacturing. The deal expands Fortifi’s forming, portioning, coating, frying, and modular processing capability across meat, fish, dairy, bakery, and prepared foods.
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A European survey has found broad consumer openness to seafood sidestream products. Hailia says the results could support wider use of filleting by-products in ready meals, catering, and value-added seafood production.
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Nestlé is expected to cut more than 450 UK roles as its global restructuring programme reaches local operations. York and Gatwick are expected to see the largest impact, alongside wider review activity across UK sites.
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GNT has opened a sales and application office in Shanghai to support demand for plant-based EXBERRY colours. The new site includes an application laboratory for training, formulation support, concept development, and stability testing.
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Bakery recalls have sharpened hygiene control scrutiny. Saffron Pastries and FNM Bakery have withdrawn 43 products in England following separate rodent contamination incidents.
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WRAP has launched a new UK packaging programme. The 10-year pact broadens the plastics-pact model into a cross-material framework as EPR and recycling reforms gather pace.
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Food inflation is climbing, while manufacturers are carrying a fresh wave of costs. With energy, freight, packaging, and ingredients all under pressure, March’s 3.7% rate may prove a relatively mild reading before a tougher second half.
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Poultry processors are tightening control over yield, labour, and risk. At VIV Europe 2026, Ishida Europe will present X-ray inspection, robotic grading, and AI-led monitoring systems aimed at faster, more consistent poultry production.