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UK Packaging Pact appoints expert group chairs to accelerate packaging transformation

The UK Packaging Pact has announced the chairs of its five Industry Expert Groups, bringing together leaders from across the packaging value chain to help drive more sustainable packaging systems acro …

Speaking during Mintel's The Future of British Lifestyles 2026 webinar, Richard Shepherd, Associate Principal at Mintel, outlined how changing consumer behaviours, rising loneliness and the growth of …

What the M&M’s ASA ruling means for food and drink brands: A new chapter for HFSS advertising

The Advertising Standards Authority's recent ruling against an M&M's Instagram advert has become one of the clearest examples yet of how the UK's HFSS (high fat, salt and sugar) advertising restrictio …

As part of IFE Manufacturing's ongoing spotlight on careers across the food and drink supply chain, the show's event partner IFST spoke to Su Zhang, Regulatory Affairs Manager at Innocent Drinks, abou …

Swansea University and BIOVIT partner to develop natural vitamin C from food waste

Swansea University has joined forces with Welsh nutrition company BIOVIT on a new Innovate UK-backed research project that aims to convert fruit-processing waste into a commercially viable source of n …

Broken Plate 2026 report highlights growing pressure on food manufacturers to deliver healthier, more affordable products

Food and drink manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to help tackle the UK's nutrition and affordability challenges, according to the latest Broken Plate report from The Food Foundation.

Food Processing Careers: Manish Shrivastava

As part of IFE Manufacturing’s ongoing spotlight on careers across the food and drink supply chain, the show’s event partner IFST spoke to Manish Shrivastava, Head of Operations and Engineering at Nur …

Packaging under pressure: How the World Cup shapes food & drink branding

Major sporting events have long created significant opportunities for food and drink brands, but few moments rival the commercial impact of the football World Cup. As consumers stock up for watch part …

Big brands may dominate World Cup 2026 NPD, but smaller food brands could still win the occasion

As FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, major brands are dominating football-themed food & drink NPD. But for smaller brands, the real opportunity may lie in targeting the social occasions around the tourn …