M&S extends refillable grocery trial to 11 UK stores
The packaging-free refillable grocery concept Fill Your Own, introduced in three M&S stores in December 2019, is being added to eight more stores and the product range will be expanded.
Research suggests nearly half of shoppers influenced by food provenance
UK consumers’ eating habits have become increasingly guided by ethics and sustainability over the last year, a survey has found.
Deadline approaches for entries to Meat Management Industry Awards
Organisers of the Meat Management Meat Industry Awards 2021 are reminding everyone to enter their products and cast their votes before the entry deadline on 11th June.
BRC warns food price rises on the way
A report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) suggested that consumers were likely to see food prices increase later this year as cost pressures and Brexit red tape hit suppliers.
Ferrero family to acquire Burton’s Biscuits
A Belgian company, controlled by Ferrero Rocher owner, Giovanni Ferrero, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Burton's Biscuit Company, makers of Jammie Dodgers. Employing around 2,000 people across six UK manufacturing locations,...
