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Nestlé cereal factory expansion highlights automation, extrusion and engineering skills

Food Manufacture reported further technical detail about Cereal Partners UK’s previously announced £66m Staverton cereal factory expansion, including extrusion, factory consolidation and engineering recruitment.

27 October 2026 · Business & Investment

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Soft Drinks Industry Levy update changes beverage registration responsibilities

HMRC updated its Soft Drinks Industry Levy policy documents on 28 October, addressing registration responsibilities alongside previously announced future sugar-threshold changes.

28 October 2026 · Regulation Compliance

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Food manufacturers face continued industrial energy pressure after Autumn Budget

The Food and Drink Federation responded to the 28 October Budget, warning that its measures did not sufficiently relieve the industrial energy-cost disadvantage faced…

28 October 2026 · Energy Utilities Sustainability

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New Welsh food factory aims to process 500 tonnes of surplus ingredients annually

Well-Fed has opened a new food manufacturing facility in Shotton, Flintshire, designed to turn surplus ingredients into affordable ready meals.

28 October 2026 · Engineering News

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£500,000 investment brings new production capability to Cheshire bakery

Little Treats Bakery has secured £500,000 to install a new production line at its Winsford facility, supporting expansion beyond biscuits into chocolate and protein…

26 October 2026 · Business & Investment

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Danone joins drinks brands in clarifying recycled-plastic bottle claims

Danone has joined earlier Coca-Cola and Nestlé commitments to clarify environmental wording on plastic bottles in the European market.

23 October 2026 · Regulatory & Standards

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Northern Ireland seafood recalls highlight chilled-food hygiene engineering controls

SuperValu and Centra recalled named smoked-salmon and prawn products after Listeria detection; the source does not identify an engineering cause.

23 October 2026 · Regulatory & Standards

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