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M&S increases chicken farming commitments by 33%
UK retailer Marks & Spencer will increase its purchases of chicken from suppliers by a third after seeing an uplift in sales across its value chicken lines.
Morrisons reports “resilient performance” in challenging market
UK supermarket Morrisons has published its financial results for the 52 weeks ended 26th October 2025, together with an update on sales over Christmas.
Arla Foods to open Northamptonshire central distribution centre
UK dairy cooperative Arla Foods has partnered with XPO Logistics to launch a central distribution centre, which will handle all Arla UK’s chilled, palletised products.
IGD launches GLP-1 insight programme for food businesses
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has announced an insight programme aiming to help food industry businesses navigate the impacts of weight loss medication use.
Vegan brands to split from VFG
Meatless Farm and Vegan Fried Chicken are to split from plant-based company Vegan Food Group.
Former Unilever chief executive appointed Barry Callebaut CEO
Global chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has revealed that Hein Schumacher will succeed Peter Feld as CEO effective 26th January 2026.
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Latest FDF report shows £2bn loss in food and drink sales
Figures from the FDF show that while food and drink exports are recovering in non-EU markets, overall sales of UK products are below pre-Covid levels.
“We need action now to save Christmas”, says Scottish food sector
Organisations across Scotland’s food and drink industry have urged the UK and Scottish governments to tackle the labour crisis before the festive season.
UK food chain calls for ‘Recovery Visa’ to address labour shortages
In a new cross-industry report, the UK food and drink sector is asking for a 12-month Covid-19 Recovery Visa to help alleviate the current workforce shortages across the supply chain.
Christmas supply chain under threat, says Iceland boss
Managing director of Iceland Richard Walker has spoken out about the current HGV driver crisis, calling for change to current visa restrictions on goods drivers.
British cheese exports boosted by Asian and Oceania markets
The latest figures from HMRC show that cheese exports totalled 2,300 tonnes in the first quarter of 2021, driven by increasing demand in South Korea, China, Australia and New Zealand.
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