Tesco achieves “strong growth” in market share
UK retailer Tesco has released its Q3 and Christmas Trading Statement for 2024/25, revealing that it experienced volume growth ahead of the market.
JBT acquires food processing equipment manufacturer Marel
Iceland-based multi national food processing equipment manufacturer Marel has been acquired by John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT).
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”.