William Dodds

Deputy Editor

William Dodds is the Deputy Editor of Food Manufacture, a title which commands the largest audience of any online platform dedicated solely to readers working in the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. Prior to joining Food Manufacture (part of the William Reed group) in June 2023, he worked as the Editor for B2B title Zag Daily, while he also spent time as a freelance writer for various outlets.

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News

Health claims influence young people more than older consumers

09-Sep-2024

By William Dodds

New research has found that health claims influence the food and beverage purchasing decisions of the majority of consumers, but are most likely to resonate with younger people.

News

Glanbia agrees $300m deal to acquire US flavour platform

15-Apr-2024

By William Dodds

Global nutrition firm Glanbia is set to acquire US business Flavor Producers in a deal initially worth $300m.

Interview

Yoplait: Narrative around children’s yoghurt must change

13-Mar-2024

By William Dodds

More than 1m children in the UK are at risk of their development being impacted because they lack nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D, according to a new report from kids’ yoghurt manufacturer Yoplait.