Olive oil and butter prices have doubled since 2020, says FDF
The Food and Drink Federation has responded to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, finding that ingredient costs have “surged”.
Premier Foods acquires premium ready-to-eat grains brand
Food manufacturer Premier Foods has announced that it will acquire Merchant Gourmet, a premium, convenience meal brand.
Researchers suggest new food groups should be added to allergen labels
Allergy research has found eight food groups were not included in the mandatory labelling of foods despite accounting for at least 1% of cases of food anaphylaxis.
Branded sales prove popular with consumers, finds Worldpanel
Worldpanel by Numerator has released its retail data for the four weeks to 10th August 2025, finding that sales of branded grocery items were ahead of own-label by 2%.
Brassica production down as drought declared in areas of the UK
UK producers have confirmed that brassica crop yields for 2025 are “tight”, as warm weather and four heatwaves affect food production.
Lola’s Cupcakes acquired by Finsbury Food Group
UK bakery manufacturer Finsbury Food Group has acquired a majority stake in premium cake business Lola’s Cupcakes.
