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M&S achieves “strong” sales performance after “substantial disruption” in 2025
Retailer Marks & Spencer saw food sales rise by 7.8% in its half year results for the 26 weeks ended 27th September 2025.
CMA considers Bakkavor acquisition by Greencore
The Competition and Markets Authority has revealed that the proposed acquisition of Bakkavor by Greencore in early 2026 “might be accepted”, as Bakkavor calls it “fantastic news”.
ABF attributes profit decline to Sugar category
UK food producer Associated British Foods reported a 12% decline in adjusted operating profit as part of its full year results to 13th September 2025.
Seafood body launches climate-awareness campaign ahead of UN conference
Seafish, a public body that supports the seafood industry in the UK, has unveiled a new campaign, encouraging businesses to find out how climate change will affect them before the UN Climate Change Conference next month.
Chinese soy sauce manufacturer raises prices due to inflation
Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Co., the largest soy sauce maker in China by sales, is increasing retail prices of its products due to rising production costs.
Latest Kantar figures show grocery sales impacted by fuel shortages
The latest market share report by Kantar finds grocery sales fell by 1.2% year on year in the 12 weeks to 3rd October 2021, but are considerably higher than pre-pandemic times.
Deal reached to ensure C02 supplies ready for key industries
The CO2 industry has reached an agreement that aims to ensure UK businesses have access to a sustainable supply of CO2. CF Fertilisers, which supplies around 60% of the UK’s commercial C02 requirements, was involved in the deal. According to the government, CO2...
Public will have to get used to higher food prices, says Heinz boss
The CEO of Kraft Heinz, Miguel Patricio, told the BBC that a broad range of factors is contributing to the rising cost of food.
Food industry publishes recommendations for National Food Strategy
The Food and Drink Sector Council (FDSC) has published its latest report, laying out its proposals that aim to improve the productivity and sustainability of the UK food system.
Public overwhelmingly backs UK food, government-backed report finds
Red Tractor and YouGov have launched their “Trust in Food” Index, which aims to capture the UK public’s attitudes to food and drink.
Nestle reports supply chain issues ahead of Christmas
Chief executive of Nestle, Mark Schneider, said that the company was experiencing some labour and transport issues, but is working with retailers to supply them.
Weetabix to make packaging 99% recyclable by 2022
The announcement comes as the company releases its 2021 Sustainability Report.
Record-breaking year for food and drink acquisitions
According to the latest data by corporate finance house, Oghma Partners, the year-to-date total value of recorded deals is estimated at £5.8 billion, surpassing every other year recorded since 2010.
Fresh meat, fish and poultry remain ahead of 2019 levels
The latest figures from Kantar suggest that the three categories have continued to retain the majority of the additional spend achieved in previous years.
Cold Chain Federation sets “ambitious targets” to move away from diesel
The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has published a report which sets out plans for transitioning away from diesel as the primary power source for refrigeration on vehicles.
Morrisons takeover auction won by CD&R with £7bn offer
Private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) ended the auction takeover against Fortress Investment Group with a winning £7 billion bid.
Nomad Foods acquires Fortenova Frozen
Nomad Foods Limited has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Fortenova Group’s frozen food business for a purchase price of around €615 million.
Auction to resolve Morrisons takeover battle
The stock market’s Takeover Panel has confirmed that an auction involving Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) and Fortress Investment Group will take place on 2nd October. Morrisons’ Board of directors accepted a £6.7 billion offer from a US private equity...
Industry prepares for implementation of Natasha’s Law
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) and Bureau Veritas are among the organisations reminding businesses of the importance of the upcoming changes in labelling laws.
Gene editing could help achieve net zero goals, says NFU
The National Farmers’ Union has welcomed the new plans published by the government to help UK farmers grow “more resistant, more nutritious and more productive crops” via gene-editing technology.
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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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