FDF report calls for urgent action to rebuild food business confidence
In its latest State of Industry report, the Food and Drink Federation has found that business confidence in the sector remained pessimistic for a ninth consecutive quarter.
Women In Meat Industry Awards voting deadline approaches
Meat industry colleagues and suppliers are encouraged to vote for those on the nominations list in this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards, as the Wednesday 26th August voting deadline draws near.
Morrisons drops nearly 5,000 jobs across operations
According to accounts published to Companies House, UK retailer Morrisons saw its monthly workforce fall from 101,144 people to 96,232 in the year to 26th October 2025.
Industry backs UK-produced eggs amid Salmonella outbreak linked to imports
The UK Heath Security Agency has reported 207 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis across the UK in the past year, leading to one death and more than a third of those affected requiring hospital treatment.
Food safety incidents up 14% on the year
UK food tech firm Point 74 has raised concerns over supply chain efficiencies as food safety incidents reported to the Food Standards Agency rose from 1,825 to 2,073 in 2025/26.
UK Sausage Week competition judging well underway
The judging period for the 2026 UK Sausage Week competition is now underway, as organisers report another year of substantial competition entries.