Category: Operations
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Cirkla will build a Georgia plant for moulded fibre trays. The $5 million-plus investment adds automated US production for meat packaging, including modified-atmosphere and overwrap formats.
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Currency volatility is eroding margins across UK food manufacturing businesses. Survey data shows working-capital pressure, higher cash buffers, and limited use of formal foreign-exchange risk management.
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Quorn’s UK retail recovery is rebuilding margins after restructuring measures. First-half protein revenue increased as supply-chain savings and improved retail performance offset continuing weakness in foodservice.
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Sazerac has agreed to acquire Swansea-founded premium brand Au Vodka. The deal adds flavoured spirits and a growing canned RTD range as the US group deepens its position in Britain.
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Ardagh Holdings has begun preparations for a potential packaging sale. The process could involve some or all of Ardagh Metal Packaging, a 23-plant beverage-can business with $5.5 billion of 2025 sales.
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Zalmhuys takes majority control of Dutch seafood importer BML Group. The deal adds shrimp expertise, frozen products, and an international customer network to a group approaching €600 million in annual revenue.
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INVL is combining two Lithuanian fish processors under one investment. The planned group would pair Norvelita’s export manufacturing base with Nordian Group’s domestic supply and expansion platform.
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Beverage manufacturers face continued aluminium volatility through the year ahead. Tariffs, regional premiums, capacity constraints, and elevated prices are increasing the importance of supply flexibility and landed-cost analysis.
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Crediton Dairy profit fell to £7m despite higher annual turnover. The Devon processor is continuing to invest in filling, processing capacity, and site capability.
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FDA inspectors are examining Taylor Farms’ central Mexican lettuce facility. The Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce now includes 9,481 laboratory-confirmed illnesses across 17 states.