Bethan Grylls

United Kingdom

Magazine Editor, massive foodie, loves cats, shorter than average (me not the cats). Views are my own. RTs/likes are not endorsements

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Contaminated crops cost poultry farms more than £150k annually

3 weeks ago | foodmanufacture.co.uk | Bethan Grylls

Researchers have found that animal feed contaminated with mycotoxins could be costing poultry producers thousands of pounds per year. What are mycotoxins? Mycotoxins are a group of naturally occurring toxins produced by certain moulds (fungi). The moulds grow on a variety of different crops and foodstuffs, including cereals, nuts, spices, dried fruits, apples and coffee beans - often under warm and humid conditions.
Pet food trends 2025

3 weeks ago | foodmanufacture.co.uk | Bethan Grylls

Earlier this year, cultivated meat manufacturer Meatly made history with Pets at Home - but is lab grown pet food the next big thing or are pet parents looking for something else?
Branston appoints Jason Kelly as its new chief operating officer

3 weeks ago | foodmanufacture.co.uk | Bethan Grylls

Branston has named Jason Kelly as its new chief operating officer. Previously the vice-president of global manufacturing for bakery giant Krispy Kreme, Kelly has a track record of transforming the operational processes of national and international businesses and brings with him more than 25 years’ experience in senior roles.
Tea scam results in £584.7k loss

4 weeks ago | foodmanufacture.co.uk | Bethan Grylls

Thomas Robinson, 52, has been found guilty by a jury at Falkirk Sheriff Court for two counts of food fraud. Operating under the business name, The Wee Plantation between January 2014 and February 2019, Robinson was found to have defrauded luxury hotels and retailers by falsely claiming to supply premium tea grown in Scotland and selling it for an inflated price.
Trend watch: What’s the future of pet food?

4 weeks ago | foodmanufacture.co.uk | Bethan Grylls

The UK has the largest dog population (13.02 million) and one of the largest cat populations (11.71 million) in Europe (State of Pet Homelessness Project), with one in three UK households owning a dog and one in four, a cat (Behaviourally Transactional Path Study 2023).
Walker's Shortbread names Bryony Walker as commercial director

1 month ago | foodmanufacture.co.uk | Bethan Grylls

Walker’s Shortbread has appointed Bryony Walker as commercial director, joining the company’s board of directors with immediate effect. Since joining Walker’s in 2013, Bryony has progressed through various positions, culminating in her most recent position as head of commercial strategy, a role she has held since January 2022.
Just 14% claim to fully understand Less Healthy Food regulations

1 month ago | foodmanufacture.co.uk | Bethan Grylls

Fewer than one in ten (8.8%) businesses say they’ve completed the necessary preparations to ensure compliance ahead of the Less Healthy Food regulations, with 6.4% unsure or unfamiliar about what the legislation means for them. Less than half (43.6%) of those surveyed by Linney say they feel ‘very confident’ when it comes to their readiness for the rules. Confidence was lowest among those working in pubs, bars, and restaurants, suggesting these sectors may need additional support.
UK Ecotrophelia 2025 finalists revealed

1 month ago | foodmanufacture.co.uk | Bethan Grylls

The next generation of sustainable food innovators has been unveiled, with seven student teams selected as finalists for the 13th edition of Ecotrophelia UK. The Ecotrophelia Competition challenges students around Europe to develop a sustainable and innovative food product from concept to market. It promotes environmentally and socially sustainable design, with the aim of inspiring future generations of entrepreneurs to create innovative products.
Yeo Valley Organic launches new Protein Snack Pots

1 month ago | foodmanufacture.co.uk | Bethan Grylls

The launch follows Yeo Valley Organic’s Women’s Running Award, which picks out top finds for female runners. The dairy brand’s Greek Recipe 0% Fat yogurt was named ‘best protein-based food’. The accolade comes as the wider Greek Recipe yogurt line has been experiencing healthy growth, with consumer demand for nutritious high-protein dairy continuing to rise. The two newcomers are made with ‘100% natural ingredients’ and provide 15g of protein per pot.
UK turkey market outlook 2025

1 month ago | foodmanufacture.co.uk | Bethan Grylls

At its recent triennial conference, Paul Kelly, MD for family-run business Kelly Turkeys, painted a challenging picture for the UK poult market – with imported butterfly cuts continuing to erode domestic market share. With today’s prices between turkey and chicken fairly comparable and the two largest processors (Bernard Matthews and Avara) now owned by chicken companies, Kelly encouraged local poult farmers to ‘get with the times’.