CF Fertilisers UK has announced that it will temporarily halt ammonia production at its Billingham Complex due to “uneconomical” market conditions.

Following a record level of nominations for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards, the final deadline for voting is this Friday August 26th.

Princes has revealed plans to source and sell 100% of its UK Princes branded tuna from Marine Stewardship Council certified sustainable fisheries by the end of 2025. 

Commenting on the launch of the British Frozen Food Federation’s first annual campaign, CEO Rupert Ashby said that the company is encouraging consumers to buy more frozen food by demonstrating how they can reduce food waste and save money.

Food Management Today is sad to report the passing of Sir David Samworth, founder and life president of UK food manufacturer Samworth Brothers.

With grocery inflation soaring into double figures in July, the Food and Drink Federation has called on government to minimise the costs of existing and upcoming regulation for manufacturers to curb rising production costs.

Supermarket sales rose by 2.2% in the 12 weeks to 7th August as grocery price inflation hit a new high of 11.6%, the latest take-home grocery figures from Kantar have found.

Global cake and waffle manufacturer Lotus Bakeries has achieved 14.1% revenue growth as subsectors of the company implement price rises on products, the company’s half year results have revealed.

The second quarter was a mixed bag for food and drink manufacturers, with some sectors expanding and others shrinking, according to the latest report by the Food and Drink Federation.

While retail sales saw an increase in July year-on-year, the figure was still below the latest twelfth month average growth, according to the latest information released by the British Retail Consortium.

Birds Eye manufacturer Nomad Foods saw its organic revenue decline by 3.2%, which was comprised of a 5.7% decline in volume/mix, according to the company’s quarterly financial results.

Global chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut is increasing the pay of around 200 workers at its factory in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

The price of olive oil is expected to rise as heatwaves and a lack of rain in Italy, Spain and Portugal are impacting harvests and production.

Beyond Meat has reported that net revenues were down 1.6% year-on-year as the company prepares to cut 4% of its global workforce, according to its latest trading statement.

The UK logistics and haulage sectors, supply chains and international maritime trade are all expected to be affected by strike action at Felixstowe, the UK’s largest container port.

National Food and Drink Training, the training arm of Scottish Bakers, has been accredited to the matrix Standard, which the organisation say further demonstrates the high quality delivery of its apprenticeship programmes and skills courses.