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Justin Stead appointed chair of Walker’s Shortbread
Family-owned shortbread producer Walker’s Shortbread has appointed Justin Stead as its new chair, with Stead to assume his role in late October 2025.
Boparan Private Office funds Roberts Bakery
Boparan Private Office has confirmed an investment in Frank Roberts & Sons Limited, following the company’s Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators.
Growth in food sales “largely inflationary”
Over the five weeks from 31st August to 4th October, the British Retail Consortium reported a rise in food sales on the year.
New board members at Food Standards Scotland
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has confirmed the appointment of four new Board members.
38 UK food companies and suppliers to act on UK Soy Manifesto
UK food companies and soy suppliers are to work together towards ensuring all soy used in animal feed in the UK is deforestation free.
Autumn Statement reaction from food industry
The trade gave a cautious welcome to the Autumn Statement but expects an annoucement on further support for businesses before Christmas.
‘Cultivated chicken’ gets a green light from the FDA
Upside Foods is the first company in the world to receive a ‘No Questions’ letter from the FDA for cultivated meat, poultry, or seafood.
Egg farmers ask Sainsbury’s for urgent meeting as imports replace British product
Egg producers to ask Sainsbury’s for an urgent meeting after the retailer confirmed it is stocking eggs imported from Italy.
Food inflation hits 16.4% with fastest rise in 45 years
Food and drink inflation has continued to rise to 16.4% a rate not seen for 45 years. The cost of basics such as milk, cheese and eggs are leading the charge.
WRAP survey shows retailers need to do more on waste
WRAP’S latest Retail Survey shows that retailers and brands are helping to reduce food waste happening at home but more action is required.
Brown Brothers CEO presented with SFTA award
The Scottish Food Trade Association presented an Innovation & Growth Award to Wayne Godfrey, CEO of Brown Brothers Food Group.
Bakkavor proposes closure of two UK sites
Bakkavor, is proposing to close two of its sites; Bakkavor Salads in Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire and Bakkavor Desserts in Leicester.
Winners revealed at 2022 Women In Meat Industry Awards ceremony
The annual Women In Meat Industry Awards ceremony revealed all this year’s category winners at a 5-star dinner in London.
Food and drink manufacturers face investment decisions as cost pressures soar
Nearly 50% of food manufacturers have cut or paused investment projects as they face the toughest trading conditions, says FDF report.
Welsh Government support delivers 65% growth for cake business
A Blackwood based manufacturer of free from celebration cakes has grown its turnover by 65% with support from a Welsh Government and EU backed project.
New research claims almost 10% of food goes to waste
Research data suggests that stock inefficiencies could equate to 3.5% of total profitability of food businesses and $114.7bn in lost inventory sale value.
First Milk agrees new whey partnership with Arla Foods Ingredients
British dairy co-operative, First Milk, has agreed a new partnership with Arla Foods Ingredients.
Grocery price inflation hits record 14.7%
Take-home grocery sales rose by 5.2% in the 12 weeks to 30th October 2022, the fastest rate of market growth since April 2021.
Middleton Foods achieves BRC AA+ status
A manufacturer of foodservice and bakery pre-mixes achieved the highest possible certification in a recent BRC unannounced audit.
Study identifies countries providing ‘balanced’ dietary guidelines
A new global study has ranked countries in terms of how balanced their dietary guidelines are. Its findings will be presented at COP27.
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.
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