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Deadline week for Food Awards product nominations and voting
The final deadline for product entry nominations into the annual FMT Food Industry Awards is this week, at midnight on Wednesday 4th February.
“Sustained appetite” for mergers and acquisitions, finds report
Oghma Partners has released its 2026 M&A Review of the UK Food and Beverage Sector report, finding the UK “remained resilient despite geopolitical uncertainty”.
Sysco urges Government to address “significant employment challenges”
UK foodservice supplier Sysco GB has called on Government to “take greater action” to address employment challenges facing the wholesale sector.
Aldi announces £370m investment in new store openings
UK discounter Aldi has revealed it will invest £370 million in 2026 to open 40 new stores across Britain.
Danone calls for clarity in UK nutrition classification system
Global food manufacturer Danone has published a report calling for a consistent definition of “healthy food” to end consumer confusion.
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Brexit insight
Industry reacts to Brexit White Paper regarding future of trade
The government has released a White Paper discussing the future after Brexit, including plans to maintain frictionless trade in goods. The White Paper titled, 'The Future Relationship Between The United Kingdom And The European Union', discusses the plans for...
Ian Wright encouraged by ‘soft Brexit’ discussions
The Food & Drink Federation is “encouraged” by Government discussions at a recent summit which outlined a ‘soft Brexit’. Responding to the Brexit Chequers Summit, Ian Wright CBE, FDF chief executive, said: “Every day UK food and drink firms feed and nourish the...
Government publishes plan for independent fisheries policy
The Government is offering some clarification on how fisheries will be managed after Brexit through a new White Paper – Sustainable Fisheries for Future Generations. The document outlines how powers to be proposed in the Fisheries Bill should grant the UK full control...
GMB calls on Government to intervene in CO2 shortage
GMB, the energy union, is calling on the Government to intervene in the CO2 supply chain concern to protect UK interests. A shortage in food-grade carbon dioxide is currently causing issues for the UK food and drink industry. GMB has said that the CO2 supply news is...
Trade deals must account for public health
The Soil Association has claimed that unhealthy eating and obesity in the UK could increase if post-Brexit trade deals do not account for public health. The association’s report, Brexit: Trade, Healthy Eating and Obesity, identifies three risks if the UK is unable to...
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