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FDF Scotland calls on Government to support food and drink manufacturers
Food and Drink Federation Scotland has launched its 2026 manifesto, setting out priorities for Scotland’s food and drink manufacturing industry.
Preferred site for new Billingsgate and Smithfield markets announced
A site in London’s Royal Docks has been identified as the preferred location for Smithfield and Billingsgate markets by the City of London Corporation.
Welsh food trade event reports £45m generated
Food & Drink Wales has said its Blas Cymru/Taste Wales 2025 trade event delivered “exceptional results” for the food industry in Wales.
FSA confirms list of CBD products in bid to regulate market
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has confirmed a list of cannabidiol (CBD) products, which it said, “are now one step closer towards being authorised.”
Slicing without flaking – Holac’s high speed, high volume shredding machines slash wastage
[SPONSORED CONTENT] Holac talks to Food Management Today about its range of equipment that is helping manufacturers increase yield and reduce flaking during the shredding process.
High percentage of British businesses unaware of Plastic Packaging Tax
Research by YouGov suggested that 77% of British retail and manufacturing businesses surveyed are still unaware of the impending Plastic Packaging Tax.
Cadbury cuts size of Dairy Milk bar but doesn’t reduce cost
Cadbury has shrunk the size of its Dairy Milk sharing bar by 10% though its retail price remains the same.
Inflation drives grocery behaviour as pandemic loosens hold on shopper habits
The latest take-home grocery figures from Kantar show that supermarket sales fell by 6.3% over the 12 weeks to 20th March 2022, confirming the impact of rising inflation on consumer spending.
Council meat ban proposal sparks industry reaction
Industry organisations from the UK meat industry have criticised a Council’s proposed ban on meat.
Government publishes reforms for plastic waste reduction
The government has published its recommendations for a new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy, which it says will help “drive down unnecessary waste.”
Arla Foods warns of shortages unless farmers are paid more
Managing director of dairy giant Arla Foods Ash Amirahmadi has warned that rising production costs means farmers can no longer cover their expenses.
Spring Statement generates mixed reaction from supply chain
Organisations from across the food supply chain have welcomed elements of the Spring Statement but expressed disappointment over others.
Chancellor announces cut to fuel duty in bid to reduce rising costs
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered the Spring Statement that includes a reduction in fuel duty on petrol and diesel amid rising costs for the UK supply chain.
“Government must act now to ease ‘inevitable’ food price inflation”, says FDF chief executive
The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) chief executive, Karen Betts, gave a warning to the UK government and British shoppers during the organisation’s annual conference.
Free-range eggs temporarily unavailable due to Bird Flu
Due to ongoing outbreaks of avian influenza (AI), consumers in the UK can no longer purchase free-range eggs as hens continue to be kept indoors.
Report confirms that food and drink exports increase in non-EU countries
Despite a drop in trade with the European Union, UK food and drink manufacturers are searching for new trading opportunities further afield, according to new research by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Ukraine conflict threatens £20 million Scottish fish market
Millions of pounds worth of mackerel and herring cannot be exported due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
FSA launches new five-year strategy
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a new five-year plan with a new emphasis on “making food healthy and more sustainable”.
Employment across the UK food and drink industry on an upward trend
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that there were 19,000 more jobs in the UK food and drink industry in Q4 2021 compared to a year ago.
BFFF calls for urgent resolution of fish import red tape
Richard Harrow, CEO of the British Frozen Food Federation has written to Defra expressing concerns that new red tape will cause unnecessary delays to imports of frozen and fresh fish into the UK from the EU.
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.
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