Deadline week for Food Awards product nominations and voting
The final deadline for product entry nominations into the annual FMT Food Industry Awards is this week, at midnight on Wednesday 4th February.
“Sustained appetite” for mergers and acquisitions, finds report
Oghma Partners has released its 2026 M&A Review of the UK Food and Beverage Sector report, finding the UK “remained resilient despite geopolitical uncertainty”.
Sysco urges Government to address “significant employment challenges”
UK foodservice supplier Sysco GB has called on Government to “take greater action” to address employment challenges facing the wholesale sector.
Aldi announces £370m investment in new store openings
UK discounter Aldi has revealed it will invest £370 million in 2026 to open 40 new stores across Britain.
Danone calls for clarity in UK nutrition classification system
Global food manufacturer Danone has published a report calling for a consistent definition of “healthy food” to end consumer confusion.
Cheddar market sees “signs of recovery”, AHDB finds
Analysis from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has found that plummeting dairy commodity prices “may have found a floor”.
