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ASDA launches programme with Food and Drink Wales to advise suppliers
Food and Drink Wales has joined with ASDA to create a Supplier Development Programme aimed at helping companies upskill and grow their businesses.
Sainsbury’s partners with growers to increase British produce availability
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has unveiled a new ten-year partnership with British growers, which it said would help strengthen the availability of British produce on its shelves.
Costs will “filter through” the supply chain, warns IGD
The Office for National Statistics published consumer price inflation figures for June 2026, predicting a rise in inflation towards the end of the year.
Food Industry Awards 2026 finalist shortlist revealed
The finalists in the 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards have officially been unveiled across 15 different categories, as excitement builds for this year’s awards ceremony.
Porridge products recalled over mouse contamination
Moma Foods has recalled its porridge pots and sachet products following a mouse contamination at its manufacturing site.
EPR scheme to be headed up by UK Packaging PRO
PackUK has appointed UK Packaging PRO as the national Producer Responsibility Organisation for the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme.
FSS seeks responses to CBD novel foods consultation
Food Standards Scotland has launched a public consultation on the first applications seeking authorisation for cannabidiol products as novel foods in Scotland.
NFU anticipates price increases across UK food chain
National Farmers’ Union president Tom Bradshaw has warned that conflict in the Middle East will impact food prices, as the UK farming industry is “at the mercy of world markets”.
Mairi Gougeon MSP opens £15m Brakes depot extension
Foodservice wholesaler Brakes Scotland has completed a £15 million extension to its Newhouse depot, which it said would create 50 new jobs.
Government must back UK food manufacturers, FDF says
Data from the Food and Drink Federation shows that the food and drink manufacturing sector now contributes £42 billion to the UK’s economy.
IGD says suppliers must “work more closely” with discounters
Research from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has predicted that discount will remain the fastest growing physical grocery channel globally through to 2030.
NFU welcomes Land Use Framework but “challenges remain”
The National Farmers’ Union has responded to the publication of the Land Use Framework, calling for clear guidance to ensure producers meet the framework objectives.
Arla Foods Ingredients acquires Sensient Flavors
Arla Foods Ingredients has confirmed its acquisition of Sensient Flavors, a neighbouring site at its Felinfach location in Wales.
Greencore welcomes The King to Warrington facility
Convenience manufacturer Greencore welcomed His Majesty The King to its Warrington site to showcase how the food industry is tackling food waste.
Scottish chocolate manufacturer secures export funding
Scottish chocolate manufacturer Coco Chocolatier has secured a funding package from Virgin Money, backed by UK Export Finance, to support international expansion.
BRC responds to £1bn Government investment in youth employment drive
The British Retail Consortium has warned that industry needs a “joined-up approach”, as Government revealed a youth employment drive.
Paul McLaughlin appointed Red Tractor CEO
Farming assurance scheme Red Tractor has appointed Paul McLaughlin as chief executive, following the announcement of Jim Moseley’s retirement.
FSA and FSS identify future food trends in new report
A report from the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland has identified the food technologies most likely to reach the UK public within ten years.
PepsiCo invests £3.6m in solar panel installation
Food manufacturer PepsiCo UK has announced a £3.6 million investment in a solar power project at its Southern Distribution Centre in Leicester.
King Foods enters into administration
Aberdeenshire food business King Foods has gone into administration, according to administrators Interpath.
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.
Health isn’t ‘one size fits all’, and the data proves it
Bryony Perkins, senior insight analyst at The Institute of Grocery Distribution highlights the benefits of a nuanced approach to consumer engagement.
Funding a fifth agricultural revolution
Emma Piercy, head of climate change & energy policy at the Food and Drink Federation, makes the case for regenerative agriculture.
Food security in a volatile world: why frozen food has a crucial national resilience role
Rupert Ashby, chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), sets out why frozen food should be recognised as a strategic asset in strengthening the UK’s food security.
Everything you need to know about the Food Management Industry Awards can be found through our dedicated website.
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