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Food Awards product judging completes with outstanding products recognised
Judging for the 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards has now concluded, with judges reporting high levels of quality entries and some new and exciting product innovations.
IGD finds food industry faces “inflationary pressures”
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has stated that 2026 has started with “renewed uncertainty” for the food industry amid “persisting inflationary pressures”.
Scottish Bakers launches 2026 manifesto
Trade organisation Scottish Bakers has unveiled its 2026 manifesto, outlining how it intends to “protect and grow” its £1 billion contribution to the economy.
FSS publishes five-year strategy to “protect against food safety risks”
Food Standards Scotland has published its Strategy for 2026-2031, in which it set out how the organisation aims to maintain confidence in Scotland’s food system.
Patrick Blake appointed Ornua Foods UK & Europe MD
UK dairy co-operative Ornua has appointed Patrick Blake as managing director of Ornua Foods UK & Europe.
GLP-1 use to create opportunities for UK dairy, says AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has stated that a “rapid rise” in GLP-1s is poised to create “significant” opportunities and challenges for the UK dairy industry.
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Brexit insight
Food sector “remains committed” to EU imports
According to insights from members of the UK food supply chain, the EU will remain a “key resource” for the UK food industry “despite challenges imposed by Brexit”.
New post-Brexit border controls will “jeopardise” food supply chain
Food industry trade bodies have raised their concerns about the UK Government’s proposed Border Target Operating Model.
BTOM: food industry trade bodies respond to new rules
In response to the implementation of the new BTOM, the Institute of Export and International Trade and the CIEH have issued statements.
UK food manufacturers to benefit from new FTAs, says FDF
The UK food industry is poised to reap “substantial benefits” from new free trade agreements (FTAs) with Australia and New Zealand, says the FDF.
Draft proposals for new border controls announced
Plans to enforce checks on products entering the UK have been published by the UK Government, in collaboration with the Scottish and Welsh Governments.
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