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Report urges UK food sector to “support healthier diets”
A report from the British Nutrition Foundation has called for the food industry to deliver evidence-based changes across the UK food environment to support “healthier diets”.
Princes to seek new CEO as Simon Harrison steps down
Global food producer Princes Group has announced that Simon Harrison will step down as chief executive officer and board director from 30th June 2026.
Food inflation down in April “due to lag effect” of global conflict
The Office for National Statistics has released the consumer price inflation data for April, as the Institute of Grocery Distribution observed the effects of the Middle East conflict on food inflation.
Industry responds to Government suggestion of voluntary food price cap
According to reports, Government has asked UK supermarkets to consider freezing food prices to combat inflation as the Middle East conflict persists.
Food sales growth helps M&S recovery after cyber-attack
M&S has released its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 28th March 2026, showing “resilient performance” despite the “significant operational impact” from the cyber-attack.
HGV drivers supplying Morrisons to ballot for strike
Unite the Union has claimed that possible strike action by workers at logistics company Eddie Stobart could impact deliveries to Morrisons stores in the north of England.
Mars invests £190m in UK chocolate facility
Global confectionary brand Mars Incorporated has unveiled a £190 million investment in its Slough factory, which it said will transform the location into a manufacturing hub.
Meat industry awards product nominations deadline approaches
Product nominations and awards voting are currently still live online for this year’s Meat Management Meat Industry Awards and will finally close on Friday 12th June.
Report finds 71% of consumers concerned about UPF health impacts
Research development firm Vypr has published its latest Consumer Horizon report, which tracks UK grocery and consumer trends in 2026.
Government partners with industry to increase redistributed surplus food
A plan to triple the volume of surplus food for redistribution has been developed by the food sector and the Institute of Grocery Distribution.
Defra outlines SPS details at Balmoral Show roundtable
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Emma Reynolds has met with farmers, growers and agri-food businesses to discuss the benefits of the new UK-EU food deal.
Anticipation grows ahead of 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards
With just under a month to go until the 2026 Food Management Today Food Industry Awards, this year’s business luncheon and awards ceremony is shaping up to be another memorable event.
Princes reports £506.6m revenue in Q1
Global food producer Princes Group has posted a trading update for the three months ended 31st March 2026.
AHDB campaign returns following 14-month investigation by ASA
The ‘Let’s Eat Balanced’ dairy and red meat campaign from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board will return following a 14-month investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority.
BRC calls on Government to protect consumers amid rising costs
The British Retail Consortium observed a fall in food sales in the four weeks to 2nd May 2026, stating that the food category was “hit hardest”.
Lords Committee calls for regulatory guidance
A House of Lords Committee has warned that without further guidance, regulators could fail to meet the Government’s call for them to facilitate innovation and growth.
Grocery remains top priority for consumers despite rising costs
Financial firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has published its Consumer Sentiment Survey for Spring 2026, which looks at how retailers can respond to consumer concern over costs.
IGD research finds online grocery market “increasingly fragmented”
Research from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has found that weekly use of quick commerce has increased to 33% in Q1 2026.
UK dairy exports up 16.6% on the year
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has revealed that total UK dairy exports were worth £2.2 billion in 2025.
Commercial property fire reported at Warburtons bakery
A fire at a Burnley-based bakery owned by Warburtons has now been extinguished, with the company set to launch an investigation to determine the cause.
Awards Review
Find out all of the winners and finalists from the 2025 Food Management Industry Awards. The much anticipated event took place on Thursday 26th June at the 5-star Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington.
Funding a fifth agricultural revolution
Emma Piercy, head of climate change & energy policy at the Food and Drink Federation, makes the case for regenerative agriculture.
Food security in a volatile world: why frozen food has a crucial national resilience role
Rupert Ashby, chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), sets out why frozen food should be recognised as a strategic asset in strengthening the UK’s food security.
New guidance on free sugars and the potential future of HFSS
As new technical guidance clarifies how free sugars would be calculated under the 2018 UK Nutrient Profiling Model, food manufacturers face fresh complexity. Lewis Wallis of Campden BRI explains what the changes mean and how businesses can continue to create products consumers love while staying on the right side of regulation.
Everything you need to know about the Food Management Industry Awards can be found through our dedicated website.
Lossie Seafoods becomes latest UK seafood company to expand capacity
Lossie Seafoods, a supplier of seafood products to a leading UK supermarket, has expanded its processing facility in Moray, Scotland.
Flex/Flex Packaging: A Genuine Step Towards Sustainability
While inflation has continued to be a hot topic in recent months, particularly in the food and drink industry, there still remains debate over whether consumer focus on sustainability has waned.
Comprehensive solutions for every food manufacturing challenge
At Reiser UK, we believe the key to developing and enhancing effective processing and packaging solutions lies in listening to the needs of food manufacturers. “This is how we tailor solutions to fit specific needs,” says Ed Hewitt of Reiser UK.
