Co-op Group chair Debbie White steps down
The Co-op Group has announced that Debbie White has stepped down as chair and member of the Board. She will be replaced by Moni Mannings OBE as interim chair.
Andrew Yaxley appointed Tesco Ireland and Northern Ireland CEO
UK supermarket Tesco has announced the appointment of Andrew Yaxley as CEO of Tesco Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Middledale Foods to invest £600k in ingredients business expansion
Ingredients supplier Middledale Foods has announced it will invest £600k in expanding its business following the “strongest financial performance” in the company’s history.
CMA suggests Aldi and Lidl should be subject to same rules as major supermarkets
The Competition and Markets Authority has proposed that discounters Aldi and Lidl should be covered under the same land agreement rules as the UK’s largest supermarkets.
IGD survey finds 91% believe there is increased risk to UK food system
According to a report by the Institute of Grocery Distribution, more than nine in ten industry leaders and academics say risk to the UK food system has increased over the past 12 months.
Beyond Meat reports $30.8m loss in Q2
Meat alternative brand Beyond Meat has reported its financial results for the second quarter ended 27th June 2026, describing “directional progress” as losses decrease on the year.