Gwen Ridler

Gwen Ridler

Multimedia Reporter

As a multimedia reporter, Gwen creates and develops Food Manufacture's video content, bringing stories to life with engaging visuals.

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UK food manufacturing worth £37bn but business confidence falls

UK food manufacturing worth £37bn but business confidence falls

By Gwen Ridler

The food and drink industry has grown significantly in the past 10 years, but business confidence continues to wane in the face of inflationary pressures and trade barriers, according to a new report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).

Using odours to influence label perception

Using odours to influence label perception

By Gwen Ridler

Manufacturers could soon be using odours on nutritional labels to influence the buying habits of consumers, according to a new study by researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging.

Trump’s tariffs destabilising UK food and drink sector

Trump’s tariffs destabilising UK food and drink sector

By Gwen Ridler

Uncertainty created in the wake of US president Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff announcements threaten to uproot global trade, with UK food and drink producers caught in the crossfire. Food manufacture hears from experts from across the industry to learn...

Quality Street top pick for consumers as Christmas

Quality Street top pick for consumers as Christmas

By Gwen Ridler

Brits will be giving the gift of chocolate this Christmas as Quality Street is named to top brand shared among 25-34 year olds this December, according to new research by OnePoll.