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

Posted on 18 Feb 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.

FDF outlines 10 priorities to ensure EU deal delivers for UK

As government carries out negotiations for a new agreement with the EU on food and drink trade, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has set out its top ten key priorities to ensure the deal delivers for the UK. Read more via The Manufacturer

Blackburn & Co. fabricates competitive edge with Made in Britain trademark

Blackburn & Co. has reaffirmed its commitment to UK manufacturing by adopting the Made in Britain trademark, underlining the company’s confidence in British-made quality and expertise in today’s fast-moving construction sector. Read more via The Manufacturer

Finsbury Food Group creates new innovation role to accelerate strategic growth

Finsbury Food Group, has strengthened its commercial leadership team with the creation of a new senior role, appointing Neil Rockliff as Group Product and Innovation Director. Read more via The Manufacturer

Hoffmann Group UK backs next generation of engineers with In-Comm Training partnership

Hoffmann Group UK has strengthened its commitment to developing future engineering talent through a new partnership with specialist training provider In-Comm Training, supplying advanced storage and workstation solutions to support apprentices across its academies. Read more via The Manufacturer

Sellafield-backed initiative guides Warrington young people toward positive choices

A year-long initiative supported by Sellafield is helping young people in Warrington build confidence, develop life skills and make positive choices through sport, mentoring and community engagement. Read more via The Manufacturer