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UK food and drink manufacturers urge government to support growth ambitions
A new report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has revealed that, according to the latest ONS data, the food and drink manufacturing sector grew 17.9% over a decade. The industry now contributes £37bn to the UK economy, accounting for almost a quarter (24.2%) of total UK manufacturing turnover. More via The Manufacturer
Plastic-free packaging for vegetable kit range
DS Smith, a paper company and fibre-based packaging solutions provider, and Priméale, a subsidiary of Agrial, an agricultural and food processing cooperative group, are collaborating to create sustainable and plastic-free packaging for the brand’s Priméale Vegetable Kit range. More via The Manufacturer
RS releases Environment, Health and Safety industry report ‘Improving the Standard’ 2025
RS, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, has released its 2025 Health & Safety report ‘Improving the Standard’. The report is based on findings from a survey that aimed to gain a snapshot of the environment, health and safety (EHS) profession and explore its challenges and priorities. More via The Manufacturer
Aurrigo and Aviation Solutions join forces to commercialise autonomous baggage handling
Aurrigo International, a leading international provider of transport technology solutions, is pleased to announce that its Auto-Dolly Tug and Auto-Sim solutions have been formally approved for recommendation to Aviation Solutions B. V. (Aviation Solutions) network of 60+ airports. More via The Manufacturer
adi Group wins twice at Engineering Matters Awards
Multidisciplinary engineering firm adi Group’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and the community has seen it win two awards at the 2025 Engineering Matters Awards. More via The Manufacturer
Manufacturing sector named as one of the best for online experience
Manufacturing brands have been named as one of the best for online experiences, according to new research. Brand communications agency Warbox analysed 1,000 UK websites using Google’s PageSpeed Insights tool and Core Web Vitals to reveal the 14 sectors that offer the best – and worst – online experiences. More via The Manufacturer
