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Love British Food and Red Tractor join to promote British food and farming
Red Tractor has been announced as the 2026 Lead Assurance Partner for Love British Food, bringing the organisations together to strengthen demand for British produce.
Retailers increase Scottish sourcing, finds NFU Scotland
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has revealed that supermarkets have increased Scottish sourcing following its ShelfWatch campaign.
Sausage Week product nominations close this Friday
Organisers of the annual UK Sausage Week competition are urging sausage producers to nominate their products ahead of the Friday 14th August deadline.
Food sales increase despite consumers remaining mindful of budgets
The British Retail Consortium has published food retail sales for the four weeks from 5th July to 1st August 2026, reporting a 3.8% increase year-on-year.
Co-op Group chair Debbie White steps down
The Co-op Group has announced that Debbie White has stepped down as chair and member of the Board. She will be replaced by Moni Mannings OBE as interim chair.
Andrew Yaxley appointed Tesco Ireland and Northern Ireland CEO
UK supermarket Tesco has announced the appointment of Andrew Yaxley as CEO of Tesco Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Middledale Foods to invest £600k in ingredients business expansion
Ingredients supplier Middledale Foods has announced it will invest £600k in expanding its business following the “strongest financial performance” in the company’s history.
CMA suggests Aldi and Lidl should be subject to same rules as major supermarkets
The Competition and Markets Authority has proposed that discounters Aldi and Lidl should be covered under the same land agreement rules as the UK’s largest supermarkets.
IGD survey finds 91% believe there is increased risk to UK food system
According to a report by the Institute of Grocery Distribution, more than nine in ten industry leaders and academics say risk to the UK food system has increased over the past 12 months.
Beyond Meat reports $30.8m loss in Q2
Meat alternative brand Beyond Meat has reported its financial results for the second quarter ended 27th June 2026, describing “directional progress” as losses decrease on the year.
Sausage Week nomination deadline extended
The deadline for product nominations in the 2026 UK Sausage Week competition has been extended by one week to Friday 14th August, as organisers report substantial last-minute demand.
Government urged to ensure a “level playing field” for Scottish egg producers
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has called on Government to ensure imported eggs meet the same production standards required of domestic eggs.
NFU calls on Government to bolster water security for UK food production
UK Government has been urged by he National Farmers’ Union to focus on shoring up domestic food supplies by prioritising water for food production.
IGD finds shoppers reaching for private label grocery brands
New research from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has found that shoppers are increasingly choosing retailer-owned products for quality rather than price.
Seafish receives £1.4m to increase industry training
UK fishing trade body Seafish has secured more than £1.4 million in funding to support training within the seafood industry.
Plant-based arm of Hilton Foods to be sold for £5.4m
Dalco Food, the Dutch-based vegan and vegetarian business owned by protein producer Hilton Food Group, will be sold for £5.4 million.
Compleat Foodservice invests £600k in cookie production
Compleat Foodservice has invested £600k in a production line at its Crewe site, which it said would increase capacity.
Snack category leads volume growth for Kerry Group
Ingredients supplier Kerry Group has published its half year results for 2026, achieving revenue of €3.3 billion.
Nomination deadline for UK Sausage Week competition approaches
The deadline for product nominations for this year’s UK Sausage Week is fast approaching, with all entries to be nominated by Friday 7th August.
IGD finds 71% of consumer grocery shopping trips affected by hot weather
The Institute of Grocery Distribution’s Shoppervista Research has found that the ongoing UK heatwave has affected grocery choices, as consumers looked for lighter meals and convenient foods.
View the 2026 FMT Awards review e-magazine
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.
Seafish sets seafood business needs at heart of new Annual Plan
Colin Faulkner, Seafish CEO, outlines the three fundamental pillars that underpin the organisation’s 2026/27 strategy.
Industry collaborations are key to confidence at Harper Adams University
Principal lecturer and placement manager at Harper Adams Alastair Boot highlights how the university provides value for students and industry through close working relationships.
The end of volume-led growth?
Research in IGD’s latest UK Away From Home forecast suggests a shift away from traditional market behaviour, says senior insight analyst Shannon Goldsmith.
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