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Tesco reports Q1 group sales of £16.8bn
Over the 13 weeks ended 30th May 2026, supermarket Tesco reported UK & ROI sales of £13,438 million, a 1.8% like-for-like increase.
Ornua appoints Shane Henry as managing director
Dairy co-operative Ornua has appointed Shane Henry as managing director of Ornua Dairy Ingredients, its newly established global business unit within the Ornua Group.
2026 FMT Food Industry Awards video review and photo gallery now available
The 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards video review and photo gallery have been posted online following a successful 2026 ceremony in London.
Luke Kempner to host 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards
Organisers of the 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards have unveiled comedian, actor and impressionist Luke Kempner as the host of this year’s awards ceremony.
NFU says producers “already seeing impact” of global instability
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has written to the Prime Minister to warn that tensions in the Middle East are already pushing up the cost of key farm inputs.
Simon Ball appointed Nomad Foods president
UK frozen food company Nomad Foods Limited has appointed Simon Ball as president UK & Ireland, effective 23rd March 2026.
PROMAR Food Ingredients signs exclusive UK distribution agreement with Rolinson Group
PROMAR Food Ingredients will be exclusively represented by Rolinson Group and has agreed an official distribution agreement for the UK with the company.
Government urges food businesses to prepare for SPS agreement
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has set out how the new sanitary and phytosanitary agreement is expected to affect UK importers and exporters.
Women In Meat Industry Awards to be hosted by Sally Gunnell
Organisers of the Women In Meat Industry Awards have announced that the 2026 dinner and ceremony will be hosted by Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell.
Co-op invests £1.5m in EV fleet
UK retailer Co-op has invested £1.5 million in its vehicle fleet, switching to electric home delivery vehicles to support is carbon reduction and net zero goals.
NFU welcomes MPs to Arla facilities
The National Farmers’ Union welcomed MPs to an Arla dairy farm to share insights on food security and economy as part of the NFU’s Food and Farming Fellowship Scheme.
AHDB observes increase in UK dairy export volumes
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has analysed UK dairy exports in Q4 2025, finding that volumes had grown by 28% to 367,000 tonnes.
IGD says downgraded growth “adds pressure” for industry
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the 2026 Spring Statement, reporting that inflation had fallen.
Ocado remains fastest growing grocer, finds Worldpanel data
Market research firm Worldpanel by Numerator has published its latest grocery market share data, reporting a 3.4% rise in take-home sales in the four weeks to 22nd February 2026 compared with last year.
Logistics industry calls for “swift” SPS deal
Logistics UK has stated that if the Northern Ireland’s economy is to achieve its full growth potential, trade friction “must be reduced” through the introduction of a swift UK-EU SPS agreement.
Waitrose halts mackerel sourcing over sustainability concerns
UK supermarket Waitrose has suspended its mackerel sourcing in response to overfishing, with no time-frame as to when it will start sourcing mackerel again.
Report warns labour shortages are a “growing risk”
A report from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has warned that long-term structural workforce shortages across the UK food system pose a “growing risk” to national food security.
HAU seeks food industry view on waste reduction
Harper Adams University is seeking industry feedback on food waste, aiming to help shape a new global standard for reducing food waste.
Government to close EPR funding shortfall
PackUK has confirmed that there will be no change to disposal fees for Year 1 of the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging, following a shortfall in reported tonnage.
Food businesses observe “deterioration” of conditions in Q4
The latest State of Industry report from the Food and Drink Federation has revealed that over the “crucial” Q4 trading period, confidence amongst food manufacturers remained low at -31%.
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.
The Nutrient Profiling Model: fit for purpose?
Make no mistake: the new Nutrient Profiling Model (2018NPM) will have a profoundly damaging impact on sales and consumption of foods high in essential nutrients, says PTF director General Rod Addy.
Weight-loss medications: what changing appetites mean for the food industry
Angie Jefferson, strategic projects manager at the British Nutrition Foundation looks at the impact of weight-loss medications on the future food landscape.
New guidance on free sugars and the potential future of HFSS
As new technical guidance clarifies how free sugars would be calculated, food manufacturers face fresh complexity. Lewis Wallis of Campden BRI explains what the changes mean.
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Pet food market has a “real drive” for automation, says Reiser UK
Reiser UK has been involved in several projects in Ireland’s pet food market in recent months.
Lossie Seafoods becomes latest UK seafood company to expand capacity
Lossie Seafoods, a leading supplier of seafood products to a leading UK supermarket, has expanded its processing facility in Moray, Scotland.
Jabsco: engineered for more efficient food processing
SPONSORED CONTENT: Pumps, valves and heat exchangers supplier Xylem explains why its Jabsco brand offers products of choice in controlled flow and pump engineering.



















