Belu CEO criticises EPR as “too simplistic”
Speaking exclusively to Food Manufacture, Belu CEO Charlotte Harrington discusses the flaws at the heart of the EPR regulations.
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PepsiCo under fire from investors amid North America slowdown
Soft drinks giant PepsiCo is coming under increasing pressure as it struggles to hit growth and margin targets set by investors.
Heineken UK’s £28M investment almost halves CO2 emissions at leading UK brewery
A multi-million-pound investment made by Heineken into its Manchester brewery is beginning to deliver significant sustainability benefits.
Cawston Press buys up kombucha maker LA Brewery
Pressed fruit soft drinks brand Cawston Press has acquired premium kombucha producer LA Brewery.
Gut health made Yakult famous. Now it must prove it can stay relevant
Yakult helped to create the gut-health category, but it faces stiff competition in an ever-crowded functional market.
UK brewery closures slow but Scotland hit hard by BrewDog and Innis & Gunn troubles
The rate at which British breweries are closing has slowed, but the sector continues to face significant pressures, according to a leading industry body.
Capri-Sun to sue Princes Group for £2M in bitter dispute
Fruit juice brand Capri-Sun is suing major British food and drink manufacturer Princes Group for allegedly failing to fulfil supermarket orders.
UK soft drinks sector saw inflation-busting ‘record’ year in 2025
Every major soft drinks category saw growth in 2025, with a new report revealing record value for the sector.