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Premier Foods achieves “strong” revenue growth
Over the 13 weeks ending 27th June 2026, UK food business Premier Foods reported its total revenues up 2.7%.
MPs call for further action from food industry over HFSS foods
The Health and Social Care Committee has called for Government to prioritise preventing obesity over the interests of the food industry.
World Cup gives retailers a “welcome boost”
The British Retail Consortium released sales data covering the five weeks from 31st May to 4th July 2026, finding food sales growth was down on the 12-month average.
FDF campaign sees UK consume extra two billion portions of fibre
UK food manufacturers have provided two billion portions of fibre to the nation since 2021, according to the Food and Drink Federation.
UK Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland to “improve access” for exporters
The UK Government has secured a deal with Switzerland that will aim to give UK exporters of dairy, beef and lamb products a “competitive edge” in the market.
FSA and FSS publish new cell-cultivated guidance
The Food Standards Agency has published new cell-cultivated guidance in partnership with Food Standards Scotland.
Bakery company sees a 20% rise in BBQ product sales
Sheldon’s Bakery has found that overall demand for its products has risen 19% year-on-year during the opening weeks of England’s World Cup campaign.
Features
The Nutrient Profiling Model: fit for purpose?
Make no mistake: the new Nutrient Profiling Model (2018NPM) will have a profoundly damaging impact on sales and consumption of foods high in essential nutrients, says PTF director General Rod Addy.
Weight-loss medications: what changing appetites mean for the food industry
Angie Jefferson, strategic projects manager at the British Nutrition Foundation looks at the impact of weight-loss medications on the future food landscape.
New guidance on free sugars and the potential future of HFSS
As new technical guidance clarifies how free sugars would be calculated, food manufacturers face fresh complexity. Lewis Wallis of Campden BRI explains what the changes mean.
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