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Sweet or savoury? 🍰🥧 Join the fun this #NationalBakingWeek and whip up some delicious treats. Visit B4 HUB and snap up savings at all the top UK supermarkets including Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda and M&S. You'll be ready to let your culinary creativity flow in no time! Don’t have access to the B4 HUB? If you’re a Member please contact the B4 Membership Team at [email protected] to register. Not a B4 Member? Contact [email protected] to find out more about the benefits of B4 HUB and how you can access over 60 live events every year. Did you know that 81% of HR professionals resonate with the need for emotional bonds, emphasising direct manager feedback and peer recognition. 🚀Source: “The Heart of Workplace Engagement” created by our B4 HUB partners, Boostworks. You can download the report here: https://lnkd.in/eyCQTSd9 #employeerewards #employeeengagement #staffbenefits #staffrenewal #increasedproductivity

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🍺 What is a Hazy Pale Ale? Hazy Pale Ale, also known as New England Pale Ale, is a popular choice in the craft beer market with its cloudy appearance and juicy flavour. 🍺 Perfect for Craft Beer Newbies Due to its balanced and aromatic nature, Hazy Pale Ale is an excellent gateway beer for those just starting their craft beer journey. 🍺 How It's Made The haze in Hazy Pale Ale comes from brewing techniques that suspend yeast and proteins within the beer, creating a cloudy look. It's often brewed with a variety of hops that lend it a fruity, tropical aroma and flavour. 🍺 Why So Popular? People love Hazy Pale Ale for its approachable taste profile. It's not as bitter as typical IPAs and offers a smooth, refreshing drinking experience with notes of citrus and tropical fruit. Join the conversation! 🍻 What's your favourite style of craft beer? #NoddingDonkeyBrewing #HazyPaleAle #BeerTasting #CraftBeerCommunity

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Thought of the day: A leader is a sh*t shield The best line managers I have had, provided me the opportunity to grow but protected me from things above my pay grade. Being a sh*t shield builds trust and allows your team to have confidence in your intentions as a manager & leader. Ultimately it’s your job to protect your team. #mentalhealth #shitshield #growth #protect #team #ethics

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Latest on International Confectionery: Macpac Ltd Appoints Sales Engineer Andrew Cutler In line with an ambitious growth strategy, Macpac, one of the UK’s leading independently owned and run thermoformed packaging manufacturers – has announced the appointment of Andy Cutler as Sales Engineer with primary responsibility for the food market. Having spent over 20 years in business development management roles, Andy brings a wealth of sales and thermoformed packaging industry experience to Macpac. Andy Cutler comments: “I am delighted to be joining Macpac, we have a fantastic 50-year heritage and are well respected within the thermoforming industry. I believe that with our technical expertise and planned investment we will continue to strengthen our position across a broad range of markets. Despite challenging times for the plastics industry, I am very confident that we can drive the business forward.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dpruVeMv #Food #FoodIndustry Jonathan Pittock

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Do you enjoy classic fruity flavours? So do UK consumers! 🍏 When it comes to sweet treats, chocolate and caramel aren't the only stars of the show you know... Classic fruit-forward sweet treats and desserts are a current favourite in the UK, with customers seeking indulgent treats that balance both flavour and freshness.*   Fully loaded fruit fillings, especially those starring berries, are winning hearts as they offer a lighter, more health-conscious way to indulge without compromising on taste.  It's all about the perfect harmony...vibrant fruit flavours paired with satisfying textures (think apple pies and crumbles!) That’s why our Apple and Red Fruits Mini Beignets are such a hit 🍏🍒Bursting with real fruit flavours within a soft, fluffy bite, they’re the perfect choice for consumers looking for indulgence with a fresh twist! #flavours #consumertrends #bakery #fruits *Source: Puratos Taste Tomorrow Research

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Creed Foodservice Ltd launches ‘UK’s first ever Brain Food’ school menu The wholesaler has partnered with a dietitian Juliette Kellow to launch the ‘UK’s first ever Brain Food’ 🧠 school menu, as research revealed two thirds (64%) of parents worry about their child’s eating habits at secondary school. New research by the wholesaler found an overwhelming majority of parents (96%) say they would welcome their child’s school offering a menu that provides dishes rich in nutrients to support brain function. This sentiment was shared by 76% of those who work in state secondary schools. Just 14% of parents say their child always eats well at school. This is resulting in significant missed revenue opportunities for state schools, as nearly three quarters (72%) of parents whose children take a packed lunch say they would encourage their child to buy lunch from school more often if there were more nutritious options on the menu. If their child hasn’t eaten nutritious, filling food at school, parents say it affects them when they get home: 👉 They are hungry and fill up on convenient, easy-to-eat snacks (e.g. crisps, biscuits, sugary drinks) 👉They are ‘hangry’ (angry / grumpy due to hunger) 👉They have little energy 👉They communicate less than usual 👉They don’t concentrate on their homework very well 👉They are not as interested in taking part in their after-school activities and clubs Read more>> https://lnkd.in/eCQJFWMx #publicfood #schoolfood #brainfood Rob Owen Anna Clapson

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Help & Advice Request Is there a packaging consultant out there? Or a kind knowledgeable person who can help me? An expert who can help me re-develop my packaging for bulk powders… 10kg up to 1000kg units, palletising and container shipping, all the usual requirements for strength, protection, sustainability, brand. Ideally someone who can advise on automated packing machines, packaging and full process solutions? Do these experts exist? Surely!! Ta 💪🙏👍 #help #advice #packaging #bulkpowder

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Mars Wrigley trials new sustainable display unit in Tesco stores. Annelise Turner from GIG says, 'This is such a great initiative from Mars Wrigley showcasing their new cocoa bean waste shipper display units in Tesco. They cleverly combine sustainability with marketing, it’s a great step change for the instore retail media environment where printed POS is still highly prevalent. It’s a smart way to engage customers and promote eco-friendly values in the retail space. This move not only boosts their green credentials but also sets a solid example for other brands (and retailers) to follow, which I’m sure they will! Eco friendly marketing is exactly what the industry needs to move forward sustainably.' To read more please visit www.gigretail.co.uk, or for the full article visit The Grocer. #retailmedia #innovation

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"What's your NPD's weighted distribution in Tesco Express in Northampton w/c 8th April 2024?" "You have got OOS issues on 11 lines in your portfolio, supply and sales are asking you, marketer, to explain why that is, and you need time to find what is actually going on??!" I've got some harsh truths to drop today about this silly myth. Apparently, marketing leaders are all supposed to be flawless, omniscient masters of all things in their organisations. First off, let's get one thing straight..... If you've conned your way into a marketing management job without ever feeling like you're just winging it half the time, you're either a liar or a robot. No human can juggle that many flaming batons in the air without dropping one on their foot occasionally. The idea that you're meant to have all the answers, a globally strategic mindset, and the diplomatic skills of the UN Secretary General while simultaneously putting out product recall fires, herding the x-functional team, and making the tea round is absolutely utter sh!t. Seriously...it's daft, completely unrealistic and unhealthy. I don't care if you went to Harvard and worked at Google before this - at some point, you're going to feel overwhelmed, doubt yourself, and wonder why they hired your incompetent self in the first place. It happens to all of us, me included. Imposter syndrome is way more common among us, marketers, than we think. The truth is, being a great marketing leader means juggling with a ridiculous amount of balls every single day. You've got to jump from creative discussions with your agencies to utterly difficult operational issues. Oh yes, don't forget to have a keen strategic vision while your team sets the laser printer on fire...again. It's crazy, isn't it?! So instead of beating yourself up for not being a marketing robocop, accept that you're human. Amazingly human. And yeah, you're gonna make mistakes and ask yourself repeatedly "How did I end up here?" But that humble insecurity is what'll keep you hungry, learning, and striving to be better. At the end of the day, a little self-doubt means you're doing it right. The real incompetent ones are those so arrogant and deluded that they think they've got it all figured out. Don't be that person.... If you want to hear more about the support I offer, reach out to me - I'll be more than happy to chat with you!

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Chelmer Foods Limited, a leading supplier of dried fruits, nuts, seeds and pulses for industries including cereal manufacturing, bakeries, snack foods and food service suppliers, has partnered with Tosca to streamline its pallet management operations. With comments from Director at Chelmer Foods Simon Heather Read more here -> https://lnkd.in/eCJjKquY #packaging #food #sustainable

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Haith Group and MH Poskitt, two of the most successful companies in food production, will be celebrating 65 years of working together in December 🤝 Haith, which manufactures vegetable handling equipment, first worked for MH Poskitt in 1959 when Geoff Haith provided repair services to Mark Poskitt. At the time, Poskitt was growing around 1,000 tonnes of carrots annually. Today, this has increased by 70,000 tonnes per year. The company also grows parsnips and potatoes, all of which are processed on the family farm in Kellington, Yorkshire, and supplied to leading supermarkets and food service companies. Haith’s managing director, Duane Hill, is proud of the company’s relationship with MH Poskitt. “We want to establish long-term relationships with our customers and help them become successful. We have achieved this with MH Poskitt and are delighted to be marking 65 years of working with them, their packhouse is extremely busy and we are pleased to have provided them with reliable and efficient machinery.” Read more about it here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eF4tg-9A #HaithGroup #MHPoskitt #TeamHaith #PressRelease #VegProcessing #VegHandling #UKManufacturing #65Years #65YearAnniversary

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Labour shortages cost food & drink manufacturers £1.4bn in the past year. Not having the staff you need or being able to react to demand quickly is eating away at your profits. Over half of manufacturers reported vacancies of 0%-5%. And half of all mid-sized businesses reported vacancies of up to 10% – almost three times the national average. Making sure you've got the right staff, when and where you need them, is just one reason you should offer workplace transport. https://bit.ly/3ZPpBBv #recruitment #foodmanufacturing #workplacetransport

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Arla Foods commits over £300m to 5 UK sites Arla Foods' £300 million investment in five UK sites 🏭💷 significantly benefits the UK food industry 🇬🇧🍽️. This investment enhances manufacturing capabilities 🏗️, increases production capacity 📈, and integrates cutting-edge technology 🔧 for higher efficiency ⚙️ and product quality 🧈. It underscores a commitment to sustainability 🌱 and supports local economies by creating jobs 💼. By ensuring stable dairy supply 🥛 and fair prices for farmer owners 🚜, Arla bolsters food security 🛡️ and strengthens the agricultural sector 🌾. Additionally, these upgrades position Arla to expand export markets 🌍 and innovate product offerings 🧀, driving growth 📊, sustainability ♻️, and long-term viability in the UK dairy industry. #ArlaFoods #UKDairy #FoodIndustry #BritishDairy #Sustainability #Manufacturing #Innovation #FoodSecurity #EconomicGrowth #DairyProducts #FarmersSupport #CuttingEdgeTech #LocalEconomies #ExportGrowth #SustainableAgriculture #Food #Milk Carrick Reid Jordan Vinluan Aaron Wallace Rhys O'Leary Caroline Mackin Chandon Atwal Cherayne Simpson Chris Frith Craig Dryden Erin Howcroft Fiona Mclean Jake Knocker Jessica Smith Judyta Noga Nathan Devlin Nathan Timms Orla Meads Paul Hampton Scott Harvey Sian Berrington Sue Scales Tilly Davies Charlotte Heywood Chad van Staden https://lnkd.in/efDvRkEn

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