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In a move blending strategic intent with a clear appetite for growth, Finsbury Food Group has expanded its commercial leadership team by creating a new senior post: Group Product and Innovation Director. Neil Rockliff, formerly of Samworth Brothers, has been appointed to the role. The new Innovation Director position clearly underlines Finsbury Food Group’s plan […]

Amid ongoing industry pressures, a well-established UK chocolate manufacturer has entered administration, marking another challenging moment for the premium confectionery sector. Marasu’s Petit Fours, founded in 1987 by patissiers Rolf Kern and Gabi Kohler, officially appointed administrators on February 6th with confirmation issued on February 17th and the website going dark. The move follows the

As product ranges expand and retailer requirements tighten, many mid-sized food manufacturers are finding the same problem: recipes in one place, costs in another, specs somewhere else, leaving plenty of room for mistakes in between. UK food Product Lifecycle Management specialist Point74 is aiming to fix that with the launch of its new platform, Point74

British cold-pressed juice company Daily Dose is shaking things up with the launch of its new Apple Cider Vinegar Shot and a trio of fresh smoothies across Whole Foods Market stores in the UK. The 60ml Apple Cider Vinegar Shot mixes apples, lemon, apple cider vinegar, ginger, agave syrup and thyme — perfect for the

Every day, more than 700 GXO employees quietly keep over 2,600 pubs stocked with food, drink and equipment across England, Scotland and Wales. Ultimately, this is the kind of work customers never notice – until it goes wrong. The focus now is on making the system work even more smoothly. That means fewer gaps on

DWF, a global provider of integrated legal and business services, has helped Dairy UK score a decisive victory at the UK Supreme Court, shutting down an appeal from plant-based drinks giant Oatly. In a unanimous ruling, the Court ruled that Oatly’s trademark ‘Post Milk Generation’ cannot be used for oat-based food and drink products. The

It’s such a logical meeting of brands, it is surprising no one thought of it before. pladis, the global snacking company, has brought McVitie’s and PG Tips together in a new limited-edition partnership. This combination of national favourites is designed to elevate the hallowed tea break. Launching in the Valentine’s Day lead-up under the slogan

Tesco has unveiled an ambitious expansion of its UK and Ireland store network, committing to open more than 70 new convenience-format outlets by March 2027 and reinforcing its presence across urban and regional markets. At the centre of the roll-out are five high-profile sites in London that the supermarket has acquired from Amazon’s defunct Fresh

Black-and-white stripes are back in fashion. That must mean that PizzaExpress is using National Pizza Day to give away 50,000 free Marghertia pizzas nationwide again. The eye-catching campaign is sure to drive footfall and reinforce the brand positioning. Report by Hannah Barnett. The mechanic is simple: customers who visit any PizzaExpress pizzeria wearing a black-and-white