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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.
Lidl releases socioeconomic report as 1,000th store opens
UK discounter Lidl has published its first socioeconomic impact report, claiming that it delivered £14.5 billion in gross value added to the British economy in FY24.
Manufacturers urge Government to grow UK food industry
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has called on Government to partner with the UK food manufacturing sector to grow exports and double annual investment.
A third of UK consumers are buying more frozen food
The Move to -15°C Coalition has published research showing that Britain’s relationship with frozen food is “fast-changing” as people prioritise cost, waste saving and sustainability.
Food industry responds to Autumn Budget
The Autumn Budget has been delivered by the Chancellor, with Rachel Reeves committing to “more than doubling” headroom from £9.9 billion to £21.7 billion.
AHDB report finds dairy a “solution to nutrient shortfalls”
According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, a review of scientific evidence has “confirmed dairy’s essential contribution” to healthy diets and the UK’s environmental ambitions.
Magnum upgrades Gloucester facility with £50m investment
Magnum has announced a £50 million upgrade to its Gloucester ice cream factory, claiming that the investment would “significantly increase production” at the site.
Premier Foods to invest £36m in Worksop site
UK food business Premier Foods has renewed its Loyd Grossman brand partnership and said it will invest £36 million to expand its cooking sauces manufacturing facility in Worksop.
Co-op announces £70m commitment to apprenticeships
Co-op said it plans to create 7,000 matched apprenticeships in the next five years, with a £70 million commitment through its Levy Share service to boost skills.
2025 Women In Meat Industry Awards winners unveiled
The winners of the 2025 Women In Meat Industry Awards were revealed on Friday 21st November as part of the highly anticipated awards ceremony.
BRC finds consumer confidence down despite rise in grocery spend
The British Retail Consortium has released its BRC-Opinium data, finding that consumer confidence fell ahead of the Budget.
Environment Secretary outlines next steps to reduce food costs
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds has set out further steps from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which will reportedly “drive down food costs”.
Food inflation rises ahead of festive period
The latest consumer price inflation figures have been released by the Office for National Statistics, with food making the largest offsetting upward contribution to the change in inflation rate.
Greencore achieves 28.9% increase in adjusted operating profit
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore has issued its results for the 52-week period ended 26th September 2025, reporting a “strong performance” across all key financial measures.
BFFF urges Government to “ease pressure” on frozen food industry
The British Frozen Food Federation has urged Government to consider the “unintended impact of recent political and fiscal changes” on UK food producers.
Product entry and voting for Food Industry Awards underway
The annual FMT Food Industry awards is now well underway with product nomination forms and online voting for the 2026 initiative live online.
Tesco launches extension to environmental baselining programme
The food retailer has announced new investment in a data baselining programme and called for a national framework on farm data to bolster UK food security.
FDF calls for Government to collaborate with food industry
The Food and Drink Federation has called for Government to restore business confidence by “ensuring no further burdens” are added in the upcoming Budget.
Awards Review
Find out all of the winners and finalists from the 2025 Food Management Industry Awards. The much anticipated event took place on Thursday 26th June at the 5-star Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington.
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