Category: Operations
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Retailers are pressing Brussels for smoother PPWR transition arrangements now. Food packaging teams face stock, documentation, and compliance decisions before August.
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DBT has launched a Supply Chain Centre for critical inputs. Food manufacturers face exposure through ingredients, packaging, fertiliser, machinery, logistics, and energy-linked materials.
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Compass is expanding Cauli’s reusable packaging across foodservice operations nationally. The system uses digital IDs and reverse-vending infrastructure to keep assets circulating.
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Kepak has started consultation at its Merthyr Tydfil processing site. Declining herd numbers and changing demand are putting pressure on red meat capacity.
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Magnum has named technology partners for standalone ice cream operations. The stack covers planning, forecasting, ERP, CRM, collaboration, cybersecurity, and AI-supported demand management.
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UK food export volumes have fallen to decade-low first-quarter levels. FDF data shows tariffs, EU friction, imports, and rising input costs squeezing manufacturers.
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Sustainable Foods Summit Europe has sharpened focus on ingredient resilience. Supply-chain risk, biodiversity, AI-supported sourcing, and cost pressure dominated the Amsterdam programme.
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Probe Industries has launched AiroVive for processing plant odour control. The system targets food and nutraceutical manufacturing environments.
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Prepworld is recalling prepared fruit packs after Salmonella was detected. The affected products were sold through several major UK retailers.
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Gousto is consulting on closing its Lincolnshire Clay Lake site. Production would consolidate around the company’s high-tech Warrington facility.