Bethan has been working as a professional writer for more than a decade, with b2b having been her focus since 2016 and food and drink specifically since 2019. As the Editor of Food Manufacture, she leads on the content strategy and is responsible for the delivery of the annual Food Manufacture Excellence Awards and Business Leaders' Forum events, as well as hosting the popular Food Manufacture podcast. She is a regular spokesperson at industry events and appeared on Channel's 5 documentary Cadbury's at Easter in 2024.

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What does US-EU tariffs mean for UK?

What does US-EU tariffs mean for UK?

By Bethan Grylls

President Donald Trump has threatened a 30% tariff on goods from the European Union, prompting the EU to delay any countermeasures it was considering. Negotiations ensue - but what impact would such actions have on the UK?

UK farm-gate milk prices take a tumble

UK farm-gate milk prices take a tumble

By Bethan Grylls

The UK average farm-gate milk prices have fallen between March and April 2025, amid dwindling GB dairy producers and rising milk volumes.

Arla to invest more than £300m into UK sites

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Arla to invest more than £300m into UK sites

By Bethan Grylls

On the day of the Farm to Fork Summit, the dairy giant has said it will be injecting money into four of its sites across the UK, in addition to its previously announced plans for its Taw Valley site.

UK farm project to show intensive farmers another way

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UK farm project to show intensive farmers another way

By Bethan Grylls

Five UK farms are setting themselves up to be the gold standard in environmentally-friendly farming after research revealed that the deterioration of the UK’s natural environment could lead to an estimated 12% loss to GDP.

FrieslandCampina relocates UK headquarters

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FrieslandCampina relocates UK headquarters

By Bethan Grylls

After 30 years in the historical West Sussex town of Horsham, the diary giant’s UK arm will be moving its HQ to the hustle and bustle of London, Victoria.