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Supermarkets reflect on Q3 trading and festive sales
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S have taken a look back at trading during the third quarter, while also reporting increased sales as a result of the Christmas period.
ABF reports mixed trading across its food business
Food processor Associated British Foods has shared its trading update for the 16 weeks to 3rd January, describing its trading as “mixed”.
Waitrose set to open 360,000 sq ft distribution centre
Waitrose has announced that it will open a new distribution centre in the South West, claiming it will create over 550 new jobs in the region.
JDM Food Group acquired by Newly Weds Foods
Food manufacturer Newly Weds Foods has acquired JDM Food Group, aiming to strengthen its sauce and liquid capabilities.
NIQ finds shoppers spent £19.6bn over Christmas period
Global marketing research firm NielsenIQ has reported that total till sales at UK supermarkets grew by 3% in the four weeks ending 27th December 2025.
Former Morrisons executive appointed NFU director general
Sophie Throup, previous head of agriculture at Morrisons, has been appointed director general of the National Farmers’ Union.
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Scottish food producers warn of ‘enormous risks’ posed by Australia FTA
In a letter to the secretary of state for international trade, Liz Truss MP, Scotland’s farming, food and drink associations have called for more scrutiny and industry engagement for all Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
One in three Irish food and drink firms saw uplift in retail sales during pandemic
A new report from Bord Bia (The Irish Food Board) reveals that a third of Irish businesses in the food and drink sector experienced increased retail sales, despite the challenges posed by Covid-19 and Brexit.
BRC warns food price rises on the way
A report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) suggested that consumers were likely to see food prices increase later this year as cost pressures and Brexit red tape hit suppliers.
Industry reacts to UK Government’s proposal to introduce Irish Sea border checks in four stages
The UK Government proposed to bring in Irish Sea border checks for food products, starting with fresh meat, in four phases from October onwards.
Clarification needed on EFRA’s post-Brexit seafood and meat exports report, says CIEH
Although it has welcomed the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee’s report into seafood and meat exports to the EU post-Brexit, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has asked for clarification regarding certifying officers.
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