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.
Food exports “continued to fall” in Q3, finds FDF
The Food and Drink Federation has released its Trade Snapshot for Q3, finding that the US remained one of the UK’s biggest trade markets.
BRC says increased retail costs “cannot simply be absorbed”
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released the latest data on consumer price inflation and retail sales, finding that food sales had increased as CPI reached 2.6%.
Aldi invests £650m in 2025 expansion plans
UK discounter Aldi is set to invest around £650 million across Britain as part of its 2025 expansion plans, as it aims to open 1,500 new stores.
Product entry and voting for FMT Food Industry Awards underway
The annual FMT Food Industry Awards recognise the excellence of processors, manufacturers, retailers, suppliers and people across the UK food sector.