Grocery inflation edges up as shoppers respond to ‘Be Ready’ campaign
The latest Worldpanel by Numerator grocery market share data for the four weeks ending 1st November 2026 reflected a 2.2% increase in take-home sales at the grocers.
EU to oversee gene-editing regulations under new deal with UK
With the UK-EU deal to align UK rules on gene-edited crops and lab-grown meat with EU legislation, businesses are preparing for potential changes and delays to approvals.
The Soil Association ceases certification of organic salmon
The Soil Association has confirmed it will withdraw from setting organic salmon standards after a two-year review.
Government ‘Be Ready’ campaign sees consumers consider stockpiling, finds Barclays
In the wake of Government’s ‘Be Ready’ campaign, 27% of UK adults are stockpiling or considering stockpiling food and drink as a precaution against food supply chain issues and rising costs.
ABF sees grocery profit decline in “challenging operating environment”
Associated British Foods plc has announced its results for the year ending 12th September 2026, with profits down in Grocery, Ingredients and Sugar categories.
Co-op Group deal gains CMA approval
The Co-operative Group and Southern Co-op can now begin the process of joining the businesses following Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) approval on 5th November.
Editor’s Picks
View the 2026 FMT Awards review e-magazine
Find out all of the winners and finalists from the 2026 Food Management Industry Awards. The much anticipated event took place on Friday 12th June at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
Celebrating inspirational women in the meat industry.
Order your tickets for the ceremony on 20th November 2026 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London
Water power
As climate volatility becomes a fact of life, says NFU Livestock Board chair Clare Wise, investment in water infrastructure becomes ever more pressing as the foundation of a resilient supply chain.
The impact of El Niño on food and drink businesses
Eliot Bassett, managing director at foreign exchange and currency risk management service provider Lumon Pay, discusses how climate-related disruptions can have significant, long-lasting impacts across the global food and drink industry.
How frozen food can help bolster the resilience of our vital national food supply
Rupert Ashby, chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation, explains why frozen food is well placed to help tackle the UK’s pressing food resilience challenges.
Everything you need to know about the Food Management Industry Awards can be found through our dedicated website.
Some of the leading companies that have participated in the Food Management Today Industry Awards...
Cheese shredding solutions by Urschel
Leading cheese processors rely on optimised dicing and shredding solutions supplied by Urschel.
The Multivac Total Offer: end-to-end lifecycle support
Streamline your operations with a joined-up approach to equipment, materials and service solutions from Multivac.
Revolutionise your sterilisation: how the Static Steriflow solves real production challenges
Interfood Technology talks to Food Management Today about the Static Steriflow, engineered for versatility and reliability in food production environments.
