Associated British Foods reports decline in UK revenue
International food and retail group Associated British Foods has issued its trading update for the 16 weeks to 4th January 2025, reporting revenue declines in its UK brands.
Katie Pettifer appointed FSA CEO
The Food Standards Agency has appointed Katie Pettifer as its new CEO, following her term as interim chief executive.
Record online grocery spending over Christmas
AHDB has shared its latest retail and consumer insights report, finding that online grocery spend reached a record £1.6 billion during the festive period.
Lidl to increase fibre in grocery products
UK discounter Lidl has announced a fibre strategy, aiming to increase the tonnage of total fibre sold by 20% by 2026.
Report highlights customers look for provenance in frozen food
A retail report has revealed that customers choose frozen food for health and convenience reasons, rather than affordability.
Princes reaches above inflation pay agreement with GMB
Global food producer Princes has announced that it has reached a mutual pay agreement with the GMB Union, giving a 3% pay increase to members across UK sites.