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Weetabix returns to 100% British wheat sourcing

Aug 28, 2018

Following its earliest harvest in 85 years due to the hot summer, Weetabix has confirmed it will once again be able to source 100% of its wheat from British farms. A record-breaking hot dry summer, following a wet start and extended cold spell in April, created...

Food shop set to rise £7.15 per month

Aug 28, 2018

Following a summer that has been one of the warmest on records, the price of multiple food items across the country is set to rise. Reports from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (cebr), say dry spells lasted more than 50 days in parts of the country in a...

Multi-million pound export boost for UK dairy

Aug 24, 2018

The UK dairy sector will receive a multi-million pound export boost as China agrees to import UK dairy products from third countries. International Trade Secretary Dr. Liam Fox MP yesterday (Thursday 23rd August) met with China’s General Administration of Customs to...

Food figures respond to Government’s no-deal Brexit notices

Aug 23, 2018

Responding to the Government’s newly published set of ‘no-deal’ Brexit Technical Notices, the Food and Drink Federation along with other industry representatives have expressed their concerns. Today (23rd August), the Government released a publication of guidance on...

Last chance to enter and vote in FMT Food Industry Awards

Aug 23, 2018

Time is running out to nominate your products and vote in the Food Management Today Industry Awards. A reminder that the deadline for both nominating products for entry and voting is 7th September 2018. Every year, the FMT Food Industry Awards recognise the hard work...

Co-op experiences fastest rate of growth in seven years

Aug 22, 2018

With the growth of branded products and the summer sunshine helping sales, Co-op is experiencing its fastest rate of growth in nearly seven years, according to the latest grocery market share figures. Published for the 12 weeks to 12th August 2018, Kantar Worldpanel...

Investigation launched for Sainsbury’s/Asda merger

Aug 21, 2018

The formal investigation into the Sainsbury’s/Asda merger by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has now begun, following speculation that hundreds of stores are set to close. Since the announcement of the merger on 30th April, the CMA has been gathering the...