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Valeo Foods to sell Ireland arm to former CEO
Valeo Foods Group has announced that it has agreed the sale of its Irish ambient food business, Valeo Foods Ireland, to an investor group.
Women In Meat Industry Awards 2026 finalists published online
Following a substantial response to the voting period, the finalists for the 2026 Women In Meat Industry Awards have been confirmed and are now available to view online.
Scottish Government posts call for evidence on grocery price caps
Scottish Government has published a consultation paper seeking views on the proposed legal price caps on essential food items sold by supermarkets amid push-back from industry.
FDF Scotland calls for cross-party action to strengthen food sector
According to the Food and Drink Federation Scotland, food manufacturers are under “sustained pressure” from rising costs across energy, packing, ingredients and National Insurance contributions.
Co-op Group proposes merger with Southern Co-op
The boards of the Co-op Group and Southern Co-op have announced proposals to combine and create a larger co-operative society.
Defra to assume responsibility for Groceries Code Adjudicator
Responsibility for the Groceries Code Adjudicator will transfer from the Department for Business and Trade to Defra from 1st July 2026.
Discounter to open new stores as part of investment plan
Discounter Lidl has announced it will open more than 50 new stores in the next 12 months as part of a £600 million investment in its British infrastructure.
Ocado finds young shoppers seeking health benefits in food
Online retailer Ocado has shared the findings of a study looking at changing diets, finding that young consumers are prioritising longevity when shopping for food.
Locally sourced produce highlighted in Welsh food campaign
The Welsh Government has launched a national campaign to spotlight the Welsh farmers, growers and fishers producing food for the nation.
UK deal with Japan removes red tape on organic exports
Food Security Minister Dame Angela Eagle announced a strengthened UK-Japan trade arrangement, which she said would “slash red tape” for British food exporters.
Beyond Meat reports yearly loss of $178m
Plant-based brand Beyond Meat has reported its financial results for the full year ended 31st December 2025, finding revenues had decreased by 15.6% on the year to hit $275.5 million.
FDF forecasts food prices could rise by 9% in 2026
The Food and Drink Federation has revised its food inflation forecast, expecting it to reach over 9% by the end of the year.
Unilever Foods to combine with McCormick
Unilever has confirmed that it will combine its Unilever Foods business with McCormick & Company to create a global food supplier.
Princes achieves £1.9bn revenue in 2025
Global food producer Princes reported a 46% increase in revenue following the publication of its preliminary results for the 12 months ended 31st December 2025.
Grocery inflation “steady” at 4.3% as shoppers make Easter purchases
The latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator has detailed how take-home sales at UK grocers increased by 4.4% in the four weeks to 22nd March 2026.
Government “must restore” food exports to pre-Brexit levels, finds report
In its 2025 Trade Snapshot, the Food and Drink Federation revealed that food and drink exports from the UK experienced “record value growth” last year, reaching £25.6 billion.
Councils to receive £155,000 to improve food procurement
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced that a selection of local authorities in England will be awarded £155,000 each to improve food procurement practices.
Asda reports £21bn in sales for 2025
UK supermarket Asda has published its results for the full year ended 31st December 2025, reporting a fall in earnings while debt was reduced.
Food inflation is set to rise, warns IGD
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has released updated food inflation forecasts, warning that food inflation could briefly reach more than 8% by June 2026 if disruption to global energy markets persists.
Shirine Khoury-Haq steps down from Co-op CEO role
Co-op CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq has decided to step down after four years at the retailer, and Kate Allum has been appointed as the interim group CEO.
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.
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.
Health isn’t ‘one size fits all’, and the data proves it
Bryony Perkins, senior insight analyst at The Institute of Grocery Distribution highlights the benefits of a nuanced approach to consumer engagement.
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.
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Video Spotlight: FareShare
FareShare is the UK’s largest food redistribution charity fighting hunger and tackling food waste, and its work with the food industry is vital. Watch this short video and find out how it helps a network of 8,500 charities and community organisations - get involved....
Consistency is key: temperature control solutions for food manufacturing
SPONSORED CONTENT: Keeping temperature under control throughout the food manufacturing process is vital to producing a quality end product, according to Reiser UK’s sales manager Ed Hewitt and meat specialist Volker Fahldieck.
Versatile solutions for alternative protein production
SPONSORED CONTENT: Paul Morican, sales team manager (UK and Ireland) of Handtmann talked to Food Management Today about the challenges of producing alternative protein products.
