
Weetabix workers strike over pay
Usdaw union members working at breakfast cereal giant Weetabix have taken three days of industrial action in a dispute about pay.
Usdaw union members working at breakfast cereal giant Weetabix have taken three days of industrial action in a dispute about pay.
Research from AHDB has found that following an overall smaller cereal harvest in 2024, the UK has a greater reliance on imported grain in the 2024/25 year.
The AHDB baselining pilot will aim to measure the environmental impact of 170 producers across Great Britain.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has predicted a 5.4% increase in the UK wheat area for harvest in 2025, with oilseed rape predicted to decline by 17%.
Kellanova, formerly Kellogg Company, has unveiled plans to invest £75 million in its Wrexham cereal factory, creating “at least” 130 jobs.
Market research firm Kantar has reported that sales of cereal bars and fromage frais have lifted as children return to eating packed lunches.