Asda has announced plans to open its first two standalone convenience stores before Christmas 2022, under a new ‘Asda Express’ brand. The stores will open at Sutton Coldfield in November and Tottenham Hale, London, in December. This news follows the latest forecast of...

Plant-based food manufacturer Wicked Kitchen, which first launched its products in the UK through Tesco, has raised U.S. $20 million via bridge funding. This brings the total amount raised by the business so far to $34 million.

Former Muller chief executive officer Jon Jenkins has been appointed by Hovis as its new CEO. Jenkins will formally take the role on 31st October, replacing Robert Higginson.

The Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee has asked the government to re-consider a “disappointing” response to its report on the impact of the Australian free trade agreement on the UK food and agriculture sector.

Following a dispute over pay, workers at Mizkan Euro in Middleton, Rochdale, have announced strike action that the trade union Unite claims could create a shortage of pickles and vinegar within the UK.

Due to weather experienced over the summer of 2022, EU cattle slaughter numbers are predicted to increase which is likely to “stunt” EU dairy production going into 2023, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.

UK convenience manufacturer Greencore said it has been negatively impacted due to rail strikes, the unexpected bank holiday and inflation, but “delivered good year-on-year volume growth” in its latest trading update.