The latest CPI inflation figures have found that headline inflation has reached 9%, with food inflation now sitting at around 6.7%.

The annual FMT Food Industry Awards ceremony, returns as an in-person event next Wednesday evening 25th May, taking place at the five-star Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, with final preparations well underway.

Tesco has confirmed that it will introduce an accelerated and enhanced payment plan that will see its suppliers increase payments to farmers by £6.6 million. The new funding will be available until August.

The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has announced Rupert Ashby will succeed Richard Harrow as chief executive in July 2022.

Restrictions on multibuy deals and advertising foods high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) are to be delayed for a year, the UK government has announced.

As the UK’s supply of sunflower oil continues to be severely impacted by the conflict in Ukraine, further advice is being issued by food standards bodies to consumers and retailers about oil substitutions and product labelling.