M&S achieves “strong” sales performance after “substantial disruption” in 2025
Retailer Marks & Spencer saw food sales rise by 7.8% in its half year results for the 26 weeks ended 27th September 2025.
CMA considers Bakkavor acquisition by Greencore
The Competition and Markets Authority has revealed that the proposed acquisition of Bakkavor by Greencore in early 2026 “might be accepted”, as Bakkavor calls it “fantastic news”.
ABF attributes profit decline to Sugar category
UK food producer Associated British Foods reported a 12% decline in adjusted operating profit as part of its full year results to 13th September 2025.
JS Davidson welcomes UK-EU SPS Agreement
JS Davidson has said the forthcoming EU-UK SPS Agreement will be a “significant step” towards restoring smoother trade in food products between the UK and EU.
Sainsbury’s achieves operating profit of £504m
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has released its interim results for the 28 weeks ended 13th September 2025, reporting profits “ahead of expectations”.
