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Defra outlines SPS details at Balmoral Show roundtable
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Emma Reynolds has met with farmers, growers and agri-food businesses to discuss the benefits of the new UK-EU food deal.
Anticipation grows ahead of 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards
With just under a month to go until the 2026 Food Management Today Food Industry Awards, this year’s business luncheon and awards ceremony is shaping up to be another memorable event.
Princes reports £506.6m revenue in Q1
Global food producer Princes Group has posted a trading update for the three months ended 31st March 2026.
AHDB campaign returns following 14-month investigation by ASA
The ‘Let’s Eat Balanced’ dairy and red meat campaign from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board will return following a 14-month investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority.
BRC calls on Government to protect consumers amid rising costs
The British Retail Consortium observed a fall in food sales in the four weeks to 2nd May 2026, stating that the food category was “hit hardest”.
Lords Committee calls for regulatory guidance
A House of Lords Committee has warned that without further guidance, regulators could fail to meet the Government’s call for them to facilitate innovation and growth.
Grocery remains top priority for consumers despite rising costs
Financial firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has published its Consumer Sentiment Survey for Spring 2026, which looks at how retailers can respond to consumer concern over costs.
IGD research finds online grocery market “increasingly fragmented”
Research from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has found that weekly use of quick commerce has increased to 33% in Q1 2026.
UK dairy exports up 16.6% on the year
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has revealed that total UK dairy exports were worth £2.2 billion in 2025.
Commercial property fire reported at Warburtons bakery
A fire at a Burnley-based bakery owned by Warburtons has now been extinguished, with the company set to launch an investigation to determine the cause.
Cultivated meat company receives funding for London facility
A £10.4 million funding round will be put towards developing a cultivated meat facility in London, as part of Meatly’s plan to scale the business.
Around Noon secures investment to expand business
Convenience food manufacturer Around Noon has secured investment as part of its plan for growth in the UK and Ireland.
Retailers call for policy costs to be addressed by Government
The British Retail Consortium has urged Government to act on domestic policy costs, as it found that 80% of people fear the Middle East conflict will push up food prices.
Finsbury Food Group acquires snacking company
UK bakery group Finsbury Food Group has acquired snacking company Flower & White Ltd, as it continues to expand its presence in high-growth bakery categories.
Searches for health foods up 234% YoY on Ocado website
Ocado Retail has revealed it will showcase and support brands focused on healthier and more sustainable food.
Strait of Hormuz closure threatens global food production, says Yara
Industry has heard from fertiliser producer Yara’s chief executive that the war in Iran could threaten global food production as fertiliser supply sees disruption.
IGD predicts $1 trillion in global convenience sales by 2030
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has forecast that the global convenience channel will grow from around $900 billion in 2025 to more than $1 trillion in sales by 2030.
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Mondelēz achieves $373m profit increase in Q1 “despite ongoing volatility”
Global food manufacturer Mondelēz International reported its results for Q1 2026, finding net revenues had increased by 8.2%.
Kerry Group reports good volume growth in Q1
Ingredients supplier Kerry Group has published its interim management statement for the first quarter, reporting “strong” end market outperformance.
Awards Review
Find out all of the winners and finalists from the 2025 Food Management Industry Awards. The much anticipated event took place on Thursday 26th June at the 5-star Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington.
Funding a fifth agricultural revolution
Emma Piercy, head of climate change & energy policy at the Food and Drink Federation, makes the case for regenerative agriculture.
Food security in a volatile world: why frozen food has a crucial national resilience role
Rupert Ashby, chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), sets out why frozen food should be recognised as a strategic asset in strengthening the UK’s food security.
New guidance on free sugars and the potential future of HFSS
As new technical guidance clarifies how free sugars would be calculated under the 2018 UK Nutrient Profiling Model, food manufacturers face fresh complexity. Lewis Wallis of Campden BRI explains what the changes mean and how businesses can continue to create products consumers love while staying on the right side of regulation.
Everything you need to know about the Food Management Industry Awards can be found through our dedicated website.
Lossie Seafoods becomes latest UK seafood company to expand capacity
Lossie Seafoods, a supplier of seafood products to a leading UK supermarket, has expanded its processing facility in Moray, Scotland.
Flex/Flex Packaging: A Genuine Step Towards Sustainability
While inflation has continued to be a hot topic in recent months, particularly in the food and drink industry, there still remains debate over whether consumer focus on sustainability has waned.
Comprehensive solutions for every food manufacturing challenge
At Reiser UK, we believe the key to developing and enhancing effective processing and packaging solutions lies in listening to the needs of food manufacturers. “This is how we tailor solutions to fit specific needs,” says Ed Hewitt of Reiser UK.
