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Waitrose achieves £4.3bn sales in H1
UK retailer Waitrose has posted its unaudited interim results for the 26 weeks ended 1st August 2026, reporting a 4% growth in sales.
FDF calls for Government to relieve immediate regulatory pressure
According to the latest forecast from the Food and Drink Federation, food inflation is expected to be higher than historical averages throughout 2027.
LEAF Marque appoints Jonathan Ralling as director
Linking Environment and Farming has appointed Jonathan Ralling as director of LEAF Marque as it develops its environmental assurance system.
Retailers call for policy costs to be addressed by Government
The British Retail Consortium has urged Government to act on domestic policy costs, as it found that 80% of people fear the Middle East conflict will push up food prices.
Finsbury Food Group acquires snacking company
UK bakery group Finsbury Food Group has acquired snacking company Flower & White Ltd, as it continues to expand its presence in high-growth bakery categories.
Searches for health foods up 234% YoY on Ocado website
Ocado Retail has revealed it will showcase and support brands focused on healthier and more sustainable food.
Strait of Hormuz closure threatens global food production, says Yara
Industry has heard from fertiliser producer Yara’s chief executive that the war in Iran could threaten global food production as fertiliser supply sees disruption.
IGD predicts $1 trillion in global convenience sales by 2030
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has forecast that the global convenience channel will grow from around $900 billion in 2025 to more than $1 trillion in sales by 2030.
Mondelēz achieves $373m profit increase in Q1 “despite ongoing volatility”
Global food manufacturer Mondelēz International reported its results for Q1 2026, finding net revenues had increased by 8.2%.
Kerry Group reports good volume growth in Q1
Ingredients supplier Kerry Group has published its interim management statement for the first quarter, reporting “strong” end market outperformance.
Beacon Foods appoints managing director
Ingredients business Beacon Foods has appointed Jeff Davies as its managing director, which will enable co-founder and chairman Edward Gough to focus on the company’s expansion.
Shoppers seek promotions amid “price concerns”
Data from Worldpanel by Numerator showed that like-for-like grocery inflation fell to 3.8% in the four weeks to 19th April.
Get to know FMT Food Industry Awards host Luke Kempner
We caught up with Luke Kempner to find out more about his career, his love of good food and what guests can expect from his performance at this year’s awards ceremony.
FDF Scotland launches reformulation funding for manufacturers
The Food and Drink Federation Scotland has launched a round of funding to support Scottish food manufacturers as they prepare for new HFSS regulations.
Scottish Bakers report highlights shift towards premium products
Scottish Bakers has published its Bakery Category Insight Reports 2026, which was produced in collaboration with global bakery supplier Dawn Foods.
IGD calls for industry to address long-term workforce shortages
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has urged the food and drink industry to commit to equipping young people to work and progress in the industry.
Sainsbury’s achieves sales of £25.9bn
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has posted its results for the 52 weeks ended 28th February 2026, reporting a 4.9% increase in sales on the year.
Aldi to invest £1.1bn in British egg production
Aldi has committed to an investment of £1.1 billion into British egg production over five years, with the intention to “support supplier stability and growth”.
Own-brand nitrite-free ham range unveiled on Waitrose shelves
Waitrose has unveiled its own-brand ‘Made Without Nitrites’ ham range, as searches for nitrite free ham increased by 350% on the year on the Waitrose website.
Danone spotlights dairy in “strong” Q1 results
Global food manufacturer Danone has reported sales of €6,708 million during the first quarter, up by 2.7% on a like-for-like basis.
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 SPS agreement: businesses need clarity from Government not confusion
Without consistent, clear communication from Government, the food industry has been left with more questions than answers, says PTF director general Rod Addy.
What next for the British livestock sector?
In his overview, David Barton, NFU National Livestock Board chair, examines what needs to be done to support livestock farming in the UK for a resilient food chain from farm to fork.
Building stronger, smarter supply chains to tackle food scarcity
In the face of persistent disruption, businesses need effective strategies to manage supply chain risks, says Eamonn Woodcock, SCALA executive director.
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Video Spotlight: FareShare
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