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Structural Design Associates (SDA) is continuing to grow its range of services with the appointment of a senior chartered civil and structural engineer, Ken Leung. Following its acquisition by food and drink capital investment experts, Integrated Food Projects (IFP) at the end of last year, it has launched a new civil engineering division to advise…

With the so-called sugar tax now in force, Head of Process Ed Keenan looks at the options available to manufacturers.April saw the introduction of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, which means manufacturers are now liable for charges of up to 24p per 100ml on drinks that contain 8g of sugar or more. On the face of…

As a business that has continued to grow year-on-year since it was founded in 2002, we are currently advertising for the positions of ‘Process Project Manager’ and ‘Management Accountant’ to join our exciting, dynamic team of industry specialists.Successful applicants would be joining a project management and process design consultancy that has delivered countless successful projects,…

Concerns about how to reduce the carbon footprint of food and beverage supply chains continue to engage brands and manufacturers. A brand’s carbon footprint is in the spotlight now more than ever and, as brands and manufacturers embrace more sustainable processes, a collaborative approach to planet health is required to meet ever-changing consumer demands. Brands,…

Ole and Steen has accelerated the roll out of its all-day bakeries in the UK with assistance from capital investment experts, Integrated Food Projects. The bakery, founded by its Danish namesakes, Ole Kristoffersen and Steen Skallebaek in 2008 has grown a portfolio of over 70 bakeries in Denmark and has now expanded operations to the…

Wiltshire-based Haydens Bakery, which produces premium bakery & desserts for leading retailers has just completed a substantial investment programme, which includes the upgrade of its bakery with state-of-the-art equipment and employee facilities. This has been supported by capital investment experts Integrated Food Projects (IFP). Commenting on the work, Philip Chatfield, CEO at Integrated Food Projects,…

Having recently returned from Anuga in Cologne, one of the world’s biggest food and drink trade fairs, Head of Process Ed Keenan reports back with his key findings. There’s no doubt that Anuga is one of the highlights in the industry calendar, attracting more than 7,400 exhibitors and as many as 165,000 visitors from across…

Leading dog and cat food manufacturer Butcher’s Pet Care Ltd is transforming its operations, putting it on track to grow its market position, after implementing a new manufacturing strategy supported by Integrated Food Projects (IFP). Over the past 18 months, IFP has worked with Butcher’s Pet Care Ltd to develop a raft of new processes,…

An expert in the food and drink manufacturing supply chain is going into the New Year on a stronger footing following its latest acquisition. Derbyshire-based Integrated Food Projects, which provides independent advice to food and drink businesses including Samworth Brothers and Kerry Foods, has signed a deal to buy engineering consultancy Structural Design Associates. The…

The ability to build capacity, develop new products, launch on time within budget and operate efficiently is crucial for food businesses. Food Innovation Solutions – a UK leading provider of business building strategies and consumer insight services to food manufacturers and retailers and Integrated Food Projects – one of the UK’s leading process design and…