Daily Manufacturing News Digest – the industry stories you should be aware of today

Posted on 3 Aug 2026 by The Manufacturer

Each day The Manufacturer compiles the top manufacturing news stories from around the web and compiles them into this daily digest to make your life a little easier. Don’t forget to bookmark this page and check back daily for all the latest manufacturing news.

Bramble Foods expansion to create 50 new jobs in Leicestershire

A family-owned manufacturer and distributor of fine foods, is set to create new jobs after officially moving into a major new base in Market Harborough, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth and its long-term commitment to the county. Read more via The Manufacturer

Integrals Power to supply UK-made LMFP material for £2m battery initiative

A UK government-backed battery project is set to strengthen the nation’s domestic battery manufacturing capability after Integrals Power was selected to supply its patented Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) cathode active material for a new £2m programme targeting defence and automotive applications. Read more via The Manufacturer

Britons rank nuclear highest for creating jobs and attracting investment

Across the UK, nuclear energy is seen as the top energy source for keeping the lights on, job creation and investment, according to new polling conducted by YouGov on behalf of the Nuclear Industry Association. Read more via The Manufacturer

Solent Freeport reports £640m investment and plans for 4,750 jobs

Solent Freeport has published two new reports setting out the progress made across the programme and the scale of future opportunity for the Solent Region’s economy. Read more via The Manufacturer

innocent invests £1m in projects to strengthen global fruit supply chains

innocent drinks has unveiled the 18 projects that are grant recipients of its Farmer Innovation Fund (FIF) for 2026, backing work across global fruit & veg supply chains, following a record number of applications. Read more via The Manufacturer