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Food inflation rises to 5.1%
The Office for National Statistics has published the latest consumer price inflation rates, finding that the 12-month inflation rate for food had risen.
US access to UK dairy market may weaken food security
The National Farmers’ Union, along with Dairy UK, has warned Government against allowing increased US access to the UK food market.
Worldpanel finds 51.2% of sales are own label lines
The latest figures from Worldpanel by Numerator have shown that take-home sales at the grocers grew by 4.8% over the four weeks to 7th September compared to last year.
BFFF appoints new chief executive
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has announced Rupert Ashby will succeed Richard Harrow as chief executive in July 2022.
Government announces delays on HFSS multibuy deals
Restrictions on multibuy deals and advertising foods high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) are to be delayed for a year, the UK government has announced.
FSS and FSA update consumer guidance on ingredient substitutions for sunflower oil
As the UK’s supply of sunflower oil continues to be severely impacted by the conflict in Ukraine, further advice is being issued by food standards bodies to consumers and retailers about oil substitutions and product labelling.
Economy shrinks by 0.1% as rising food prices impact spending
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has found that the UK economy contracted by 0.1% in March after no growth in February and rising grocery prices.
Deal activity in food sector remains steady despite challenges
Grant Thornton UK LLP has found that deal activity in the UK food sector remained steady in the first quarter of the year despite rising inflation and ongoing supply chain disruption.
Kinder products linked to salmonella outbreak still found on retailer shelves
Research by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has found a substantial number of businesses are still selling recalled Kinder products linked to a salmonella outbreak.
Anticipation building for upcoming Food Industry Awards
Matt Tebbutt, the presenter of the popular Saturday Kitchen on BBC1, will host the annual FMT Food Industry Awards ceremony and black-tie dinner later this month, taking place at the five-star Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, on Wednesday 25th May.
Morrisons acquires McColl’s convenience store chain
Morrisons has completed a deal for McColl’s Retail Group, the convenience store and newsagents chain, with more than 1,100 stores included as part of the takeover.
Share of food exports to non-EU markets increasing worldwide
According to the FDF, food and drink exports across the UK are recovering from the challenges of the pandemic with manufacturers taking advantage of new trading relationships across the world.
Bank of England announces interest rates increase as grocery inflation soars
The Bank of England has warned that the UK economy will shrink this year as it raises interest rates in a bid to tackle rising prices, including record grocery inflation.
Last call for tickets to attend FMT Food Industry Awards 2022
The final countdown to this year’s Food Management Today Industry Awards ceremony has started, and organisers are urging anyone who has still not booked their ticket to do so now – very limited spaces remain.
Lidl remains cheapest UK supermarket according to latest data
The most recent Which? price comparison analysis asserts that Lidl is the cheapest supermarket for the fifth month in a row.
Tesco launches new logistics initiative in bid to become net zero
A joint initiative between Tesco and Marshall Fleet Solutions has been announced to put 100% solar-powered refrigerated units on the road.
Further price rises set for food, warns Asda chairman
Asda chairman Lord Rose warned that food prices will keep rising, and stay higher “for quite some time” due to the high production and ingredients costs.
FSA provides guidance for fully refined oils used as ingredient substitutions
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising consumers that some food products may now contain other refined or fully refined food grade vegetable oils, despite being labelled as containing sunflower oil.
UK food industry reacts to further delays to import checks
Organisations from across the UK food industry have spoken out about the government’s plans to further delay the introduction of import controls on EU goods.
Innovation trial seeks UK retailers to tackle food waste
A project, which aims to improve efficiency in supply chains and reduce food waste, is seeking leading UK retailers to participate in tests and trials to help improve food traceability.
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