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Government warned “soaring” energy costs could undermine domestic food production
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham MP to call for urgent action on escalating farm energy costs.
Lidl records £13bn turnover in full-year results
Discounter Lidl GB has reached record market share for the financial year ended 28th February 2026, recording a rise in turnover to reach £13 billion.
Blerina Essen appointed CEO of bakery business
Bakery business Norac Foods UK has appointed Blerina Essen as its chief executive officer as Worldpanel reported a 9.6% growth on the year in the morning goods category.
Waitrose expands nitrite-free range as consumer appetite “accelerates”
Waitrose has expanded its ‘Made Without Nitrites’ range by launching gammon and bacon products into the range.
Greggs proposes closure of four UK manufacturing sites
UK bakery brand Greggs has announced its intention to close four manufacturing facilities, which could result in 740 employees being made redundant.
Pip & Nut achieves £26.4m revenue
Food brand Pip & Nut has reported a 50% increase in revenue on the year as it moves into operating profit for the first time.
Precision-bred banana approved for marketing by Defra
A Norwich-based biotechnology company has created a slow-browning banana, which the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has approved for marketing.
Further cell-cultivated guidance released by food standards bodies
The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland have published a package of supplementary guidance for businesses developing cell-cultivated products.
Waitrose refreshes ‘Good Health’ logo as consumers avoid ultra-processed foods
UK retailer Waitrose has changed its ingredient and nutritional criteria for its ‘Good Health’ logo, which it said would “shift the focus” towards ingredient transparency.
Manufacturers call for Government to commit to current regulations
Research has set out the challenges faced by businesses investing in food reformulation, finding respondents wanted “greater regulatory certainty”.
Fresh food inflation falls below three-month average
The British Retail Consortium has posted food inflation results for the 1st-7th September 2026, finding that it decreased to 2.5% year-on-year in the month.
Len Wright Salads signs ten-year contract with Asda
Asda has confirmed a ten-year contract with a British producer, which it has said will be worth £250 million.
Aldi to invest £900m in 2027
UK discounter Aldi has published its annual sales to 31st December 2025, finding that they rose to a record £19 billion.
Food imports reach “record highs” as trade gap widens, finds FDF
The Food and Drink Federation has published its latest Trade Snapshot, which showed that the UK’s food export volumes have fallen to the third lowest since 2000.
Glens of Antrim Potatoes ceases trading
Producer Glens of Antrim Potatoes has appointed administrators following “significant challenges” to the agri-food sector over the past few years.
IGD to help deliver next steps in Government food strategy
Food Nation 2040 has been launched to “build on the foundations” established by the Good Food Cycle, setting out the connections between food, health, poverty, the environment, land use and resilient supply.
Co-op reports £45m in losses for H1 2026
Co-op has published its financial results for the first half of 2026, stating that it had navigated “challenging markets” with growth in sales and market share.
Tesco unveils nitrite-free ham and bacon range
UK retailer Tesco has released an own-brand ‘Made Without Added Nitrites’ range across its bacon and ham product lines.
Red Tractor opens consultation on dairy, beef and lamb standards
Red Tractor has opened a six-week consultation for industry stakeholders to have their say on proposed changes to its Beef & Lamb and Dairy standards.
Report highlights “fragility” of food supply chain logistics
According to a report from logistics company Linde Material Handling UK, food businesses should be prepared for several major disruptions occurring simultaneously, rather than planning for individual risks in isolation.
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Find out all of the winners and finalists from the 2026 Food Management Industry Awards. The much anticipated event took place on Friday 12th June at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
Grocery retail’s next evolution: the rise of ‘sentient’ stores
The next competitive advantage in grocery retail won’t come from technology alone, but from stores that can turn live data into intelligence and action, says Toby Pickard, retail futures senior partner, IGD.
The heat is on
Government failure to act now to support the UK’s whole food supply chain will have far-reaching consequences, says PTF director general Rod Addy.
“Resilience is not an unlimited resource”
NFU acting Livestock Board chair Clare Wise calls for Government to step in to help farmers facing unprecedented pressures from drought, disease and rising costs.
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