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May 20, 2024 · While food price inflation fell to 4% in March 2024, its lowest rate since November 2021, total production costs have increased by 9.2% on average, over the year to March 2024.

Dec 17, 2024 · How the EU provides the assurance to satisfy consumer demands for sustainable products. Paid for and content provided by European Union

Dec 23, 2024 · The food and drinks industry faces a host of regulatory and economic challenges in 2025. From rising costs to new legislative frameworks, the sector must navigate a complex landscape to stay ...

Jan 14, 2025 · Despite uncertainty over policy changes and the pressure of rising costs, Made UK’s 2025 executive survey found that the manufacturing sector is feeling generally optimistic, with many looking ...

Oct 25, 2024 · The food and drink sector is very responsive to trends, with manufacturers always innovating in order to create new products that appeal to consumer tastes and preferences.

Jan 23, 2025 · Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity within the food and drink sector increased by 29.1% in 2024 compared with the previous year. According to data from corporate finance advisory firm Oghma ...

Dec 4, 2024 · James Scallan and Javier Chiquero of investment bank Houlihan Lokey assess the current food and drink industry M&A landscape and discuss what lies ahead in the new year.

Jun 7, 2024 · Industry analysis of 2024’s first quarter has revealed disappointing news for UK trade and manufacturing revenues, with numbers taking a big hit – but new opportunities to enhance existing ...

Feb 15, 2024 · The UN estimates that the food and drink industry use 30% of global energy and account for 20% of GHG emissions. As a result, manufacturers are now facing a multitude of pressures to reduce their ...