Christmas sales “fared better” as retailers had “challenging year”
According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), December food sales were below the 3-month average growth of 2.1%.
Walker’s Shortbread gains Royal Warrant
Scottish manufacturer Walker’s Shortbread has announced that it has received a Royal Warrant.
Record Christmas spend as customers splash out on premium lines
According to the latest data from market research firm Kantar, household grocery spend hit a “record high” during Christmas as customers spent an average of £460.
Bakkavor “disappointed” with continued Spalding strike action
Mike Edwards, CEO of food manufacturer Bakkavor, has stated that Unite the Union had been “encouraging its members to maintain strike action”, calling the action “disruptive”.
London Fish and Meat Markets agree terms on new future site
The London Fish Merchants’ Association, Smithfield Market Tenants’ Association and the City of London Corporation have released statements regarding new trading sites.
Strikes at Princes Food look set to escalate
Strikes at Princes Food UK’s factories across the country could see hundreds of Unite Union’s members head to the picket line in January.