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Greencore finds Q3 trading “strong”
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore Group Plc has issued a trading update for the 13 weeks ended 26th June 2026, reporting volume growth ahead of the market.
Inflation eases to 2.6% as sport drives grocery purchases
The latest Worldpanel by Numerator data found that prices fell fastest in chilled butter and sugar confectionery, as grocery inflation sits at 2.6%.
Dame Angela Eagle returns to Defra
Following his appointment as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has selected Dame Angela Eagle MBE as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Supermarkets urged to reduce nitrites in own-brand products
Pressure group Coalition Against Nitrites has called for supermarkets to reduce and ultimately eliminate nitrites from own-brand bacon and ham lines.
Luke Kempner to host 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards
Organisers of the 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards have unveiled comedian, actor and impressionist Luke Kempner as the host of this year’s awards ceremony.
NFU says producers “already seeing impact” of global instability
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has written to the Prime Minister to warn that tensions in the Middle East are already pushing up the cost of key farm inputs.
Simon Ball appointed Nomad Foods president
UK frozen food company Nomad Foods Limited has appointed Simon Ball as president UK & Ireland, effective 23rd March 2026.
PROMAR Food Ingredients signs exclusive UK distribution agreement with Rolinson Group
PROMAR Food Ingredients will be exclusively represented by Rolinson Group and has agreed an official distribution agreement for the UK with the company.
Government urges food businesses to prepare for SPS agreement
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has set out how the new sanitary and phytosanitary agreement is expected to affect UK importers and exporters.
Women In Meat Industry Awards to be hosted by Sally Gunnell
Organisers of the Women In Meat Industry Awards have announced that the 2026 dinner and ceremony will be hosted by Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell.
Co-op invests £1.5m in EV fleet
UK retailer Co-op has invested £1.5 million in its vehicle fleet, switching to electric home delivery vehicles to support is carbon reduction and net zero goals.
NFU welcomes MPs to Arla facilities
The National Farmers’ Union welcomed MPs to an Arla dairy farm to share insights on food security and economy as part of the NFU’s Food and Farming Fellowship Scheme.
AHDB observes increase in UK dairy export volumes
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has analysed UK dairy exports in Q4 2025, finding that volumes had grown by 28% to 367,000 tonnes.
IGD says downgraded growth “adds pressure” for industry
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the 2026 Spring Statement, reporting that inflation had fallen.
Ocado remains fastest growing grocer, finds Worldpanel data
Market research firm Worldpanel by Numerator has published its latest grocery market share data, reporting a 3.4% rise in take-home sales in the four weeks to 22nd February 2026 compared with last year.
Logistics industry calls for “swift” SPS deal
Logistics UK has stated that if the Northern Ireland’s economy is to achieve its full growth potential, trade friction “must be reduced” through the introduction of a swift UK-EU SPS agreement.
Waitrose halts mackerel sourcing over sustainability concerns
UK supermarket Waitrose has suspended its mackerel sourcing in response to overfishing, with no time-frame as to when it will start sourcing mackerel again.
Report warns labour shortages are a “growing risk”
A report from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has warned that long-term structural workforce shortages across the UK food system pose a “growing risk” to national food security.
HAU seeks food industry view on waste reduction
Harper Adams University is seeking industry feedback on food waste, aiming to help shape a new global standard for reducing food waste.
Government to close EPR funding shortfall
PackUK has confirmed that there will be no change to disposal fees for Year 1 of the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging, following a shortfall in reported tonnage.
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.
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.
The Nutrient Profiling Model: fit for purpose?
Make no mistake: the new Nutrient Profiling Model (2018NPM) will have a profoundly damaging impact on sales and consumption of foods high in essential nutrients, says PTF director General Rod Addy.
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