Product entry and voting for FMT Food Industry Awards in full flood
The annual FMT Food Industry awards is well underway and will recognise the innovation, hard work and excellence of the UK food sector.
Food spending a “top priority”, finds PwC
According to consultancy firm PwC Festive Predictions Survey, UK consumers are set to spend £24.6 billion on celebrations over the Christmas period this year.
NFU Scotland urges Government to increase agriculture investment
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has urged Government to use the 2026-27 Budget to deliver an increase in investment in agriculture.
Mars’ acquisition of Kellanova approved by European Commission
Mars Incorporated has received unconditional regulatory approval from the European Commission for its acquisition of Kellanova.
Nestlé reclassifies Toffee Crisp coating as “chocolate flavoured”
Global manufacturer Nestlé has reformulated its Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband bars, with the products now described as being covered in a “milk chocolate flavour coating”.
Confidence “fragile” after Budget as food sales growth slows
The British Retail Consortium has reported that UK Black Friday sales were “dampened by pre-Budget jitters”, as food sales were below the 12-month average growth.
