Chilled fish performance affected by inflation
Inflationary rises in the natural and smoked fish categories have influenced volumes in the chilled fish category, according to the latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 10th September. Inflation in these two categories remains around 16%,...
Hotel Chocolat reports sweet growth
Hotel Chocolat Group has seen strong sales growth across retail, digital and corporate channels, as revenues grew 12% year-on-year, according to its preliminary results for the year ending 2nd July. Profit before and after tax was on the rise compared to 2016, by 100%...
FMT Food Awards judging finishes with a flourish
The Food Management Today Industry Awards product judging at Harper Adams Regional Food Academy took place this week. The winners and finalists are now being selected, as the countdown to the prestigious awards ceremony and industry lunch begins. The lunch will be...
Kettle Foods acquires Cornpoppers
Kettle Foods, producer of KETTLE® Chips and owner of Metcalfe’s skinny®, has announced the acquisition of UK popcorn producer, Cornpoppers Ltd. The move forms part of Kettle Foods’ ambition to build a portfolio of snack brands, following its acquisition of Metcalfe’s...
74% of UK food manufacturers likely to be eligible for R&D tax relief
Three quarters of small and medium-sized British firms in the food manufacturing industry are likely to be eligible for Research & Development (R&D) tax relief, according to the results of a new Censuswide survey. The report surveyed 500 senior managers and...
