Marks and Spencer reports ‘steady performance’
Mark and Spencer Group Plc (M&S) saw a “steady performance in difficult markets” in its trading statement for the 13 weeks to 29th December 2018. In food, the retailer saw like-for-like revenue decrease 2.1%. Six months ago M&S started on a journey to...
Tesco sees 12th consecutive quarter of growth
In the Tesco UK business, its third quarter like-for-like sales increased by 0.7%, representing its 12th consecutive quarter of growth. Over the six weeks to 5th January 2019, like-for-like sales in both the UK & ROI businesses, including Booker, grew by 1.9% in...
Countdown to the FMT Food Industry Awards lunch begins
With just three weeks to go until the Food Management Today Industry Awards 2019 lunch, now is the last chance to order tickets for one of the biggest food events of the year. The lunch and ceremony will be held on 31st January 2019, and will once again be taking...
Food Management Today editor to leave magazine
Emily Ansell Elfer, who has been editor of both Food Management Today and Meat Management magazines, plus supporting websites, for just over three years, is to leave her position on 1st February. Commenting on the announcement, publisher of both titles, Graham...
Food Standards Agency creates guidance for recalls
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is asking food businesses, enforcement officers and consumers to provide it with feedback on its new ‘Guidance on Food Traceability, Withdrawals and Recalls within the UK Food Industry’. The guidance sets out the roles and...
