Product entry and voting for Food Industry Awards underway
The annual FMT Food Industry awards is now well underway with product nomination forms and online voting for the 2026 initiative live online.
Tesco launches extension to environmental baselining programme
The food retailer has announced new investment in a data baselining programme and called for a national framework on farm data to bolster UK food security.
FDF calls for Government to collaborate with food industry
The Food and Drink Federation has called for Government to restore business confidence by “ensuring no further burdens” are added in the upcoming Budget.
Lidl aligns with EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet
UK discounter Lidl GB has published its ‘Beyond the Basket’ sustainability report, which showed “strong progress” across its goals for healthy and sustainable diets.
Premier Foods Sweet Treats category achieves £115.6m revenue
In its half year results for the 26 weeks ended 27th September 2025, UK producer Premier Foods reported a 1.9% increase in headline branded revenue.
Ocado observes “surge” in frozen food sales
Online retailer Ocado Retail has released data showing sales of frozen products are up 18% year-on-year, stating that the freezer aisle is “having a renaissance”.