KTC is a vertically integrated edible oils and fats platform with an important role in the UK food industry, supplying over 370,000 tonnes of oils and fats across all major food channels Whitworths Food Group Limited (Whitworths) has announced its proposed acquisition of KTC Edibles Group (KTC) from Endless LLP[Read More…]
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Nestlé expands Maggi Air Fryer range in UK and Malaysia
The category expansion builds on the presence of air fryer cooking solutions across other geographies like Australia, New Zealand and China Nestlé is helping consumers keep their air fryer meals varied and exciting with its growing range of air fryer-dedicated recipes and flavours. The company recently expanded its range of Maggi Air Fryer products in the United[Read More…]
UK meat exports set to increase following trade talks with Philippines
The recent removal of bans on British beef and poultry is expected to significantly boost trade, potentially generating £80 million over five years The United Kingdom and the Philippines are strengthening their trade partnership, with agriculture emerging as a key sector for growth. During their first Joint Economic and Trade[Read More…]
First Milk and Nestlé Waters announce partnership in Pembrokeshire
The four-year partnership will focus predominantly on the use of regenerative farming practices including rotational grazing of dairy herds Dairy co-operative First Milk and Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages UK have announced a joint project in Pembrokeshire that will work with up to 30 dairy farmers to reduce soil compaction[Read More…]
Papaya UK’s fastest-growing fruit
Tropical fruit has become the fastest-growing segment of the UK fruit market, with demand soaring by nearly 30 per cent Brits are going crazy for exotic fruit, with papaya now being the fastest-growing fruit in the UK. Demand for this orange-coloured fruit, primarily grown in tropical regions of South America,[Read More…]
Carlsberg Group completes acquisition of Britvic plc
The combined business will be called Carlsberg Britvic The Carlsberg Group (Carlsberg) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Carlsberg UK Holdings Limited has completed the acquisition of the leading international soft drinks business Britvic plc (Britvic) to create a single integrated beverage company in the UK. The combined business will[Read More…]
Pioneer Group announces collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific
The partnership empowers UK biotech start-ups Pioneer Group has announced a collaboration agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific to support biotech founders on their journey towards commercialising intellectual property in the healthcare and sustainability sectors. Through the collaboration, biotech startups based at Pioneer sites across the UK and Ireland, including its[Read More…]
China resumes imports of unprocessed pork from UK
Industry estimates suggest this development could increase revenues by approximately £80 million British pork producers are celebrating a significant victory as the government has successfully ended China’s Covid-era restrictions on imports of UK unprocessed pork. Industry estimates suggest this development could increase revenues by approximately £80 million. With the restrictions[Read More…]
Waters Corporation marks 2024 with facility expansion, innovative product launches
The company officially inaugurated a new 45,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at the Longbridge Business Park in the West Midlands Waters Corporation has experienced a transformative year in 2024, characterised by the opening of a cutting-edge facility, numerous product innovations, and significant leadership appointments. The company officially inaugurated a new 45,000-square-foot manufacturing[Read More…]
Unilever completes £40Mn investment in UK food factory
This investment follows the completion of a second state-of-the-art factory and enhancements in digital capabilities To support the growth of Unilever’s food business in the UK, a £40 million investment has doubled the total output at Unilever’s Burton food factory over the past three years. This investment follows the completion[Read More…]
