Former Unilever chief executive appointed Barry Callebaut CEO
Global chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has revealed that Hein Schumacher will succeed Peter Feld as CEO effective 26th January 2026.
Consumer confidence sees improvement despite “stubborn” inflation
The British Retail Consortium has observed an improvement in consumer confidence, but warns confidence “could falter” as inflation remains high.
Welsh food to be showcased in Dubai
Food & Drink Wales will spotlight Welsh food at Gulfood 2026, taking place from 26th-30th January in Dubai.
Food Awards product nominations deadline extended
Due to unprecedented demand, the final deadline for product entry nominations for the FMT Food Industry Awards has been moved back to Wednesday 4th February.
Food prices up by 4.5% on the year
The Office for National Statistics released the latest consumer price inflation changes, finding that food prices rose by 4.5% over the 12 months to December 2025.
M&S calls for consistent fibre labelling
UK retailer Marks & Spencer has published a research paper titled Bridge Britain’s Fibre Gap, finding that a quarter of consumers struggle to identify fibre-rich food sources.
