Ocado reports both growth and losses
Ocado has reported significant losses of £44.4m for the year ending 2nd December 2018, despite sales rising by 12.3%. The online food retailer has recorded a pre-tax loss of £44.4m, compared with only £9.8m over the previous 12 months. However, the business also...
British Pie Awards adds three new elements
The annual British Pie Awards 2019 is now open for entry, and this year sees the introduction of three new elements including a vegan pie class. The 2019 British Pie Awards is to be held on Friday 8th March 2019 in the pork pie capital of Melton Mowbray, with judging...
Asda workers win court of appeal hearing
The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that Asda store staff can compare their roles with those in the supermarket’s distribution centres. The judgment follows an Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal against Asda’s attempts to – in the words of GMB...
John Torode rewards industry’s finest at FMT Food Industry Awards
The winners of the 2019 Food Management Today Industry Awards were announced on 31st January during a special celebratory lunch at The Royal Garden Hotel, London, attended by around 300 guests. Celebrity chef and TV presenter John Torode, perhaps best known for his...
Food industry responds to Commons vote
Members of the food industry have responded to the recent vote in the House of Commons regarding Brexit, calling for more speed in confirming a deal. MPs have voted in favour of re-opening talks with Brussels and against a proposal to delay Brexit in order to prevent...
