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IGD report reveals rise in demand for convenience food solutions
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has launched its ‘UK convenience market 2025-2030’ report, which revealed that the channel has experience growth of 1% “despite continued external challenges”.
Judging concludes for 2025 Meat Businesswoman of the Year
The judging process for the 2025 Women In Meat Industry Awards took place at Butchers’ Hall in London, with this year’s Meat Businesswoman of the Year now selected.
ASA upholds complaints against Red Tractor advert
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against an advert by Red Tractor, which it said had “exaggerated the environmental benefits” of the farm assurance scheme.
Awards Partner Video Spotlight: Protolan
Protolan works in partnership with food and drink producers to deliver manufacturing excellence - and has been doing so for over ten years. Watch this video to find out more about this official partner of the FMT Food Industry Awards 2021 which was specially created...
Weetabix under pressure as factory workers vote to strike over new contracts
Around 80 engineers at Weetabix’s Kettering and Corby factories will take part in strikes this summer, in protest at the company’s ‘fire and rehire’ plans.
Government launches mentor scheme for new UK food exporters
The mentorship programme aims to help UK food producers and farmers enter new markets for the first time by matching them with experienced exporters.
Kerry opens new taste facility in Mexico
Taste and nutrition company Kerry has announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art taste facility in Irapuato, Mexico, to boost its capacity in Latin America.
UK’s new trade deals to cut food tariffs
Export tariffs on some products will be reduced by the UK’s new trade deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, while import tariffs on some fish will also be cut.
M&S extends refillable grocery trial to 11 UK stores
The packaging-free refillable grocery concept Fill Your Own, introduced in three M&S stores in December 2019, is being added to eight more stores and the product range will be expanded.
Research suggests nearly half of shoppers influenced by food provenance
UK consumers’ eating habits have become increasingly guided by ethics and sustainability over the last year, a survey has found.
Deadline approaches for entries to Meat Management Industry Awards
Organisers of the Meat Management Meat Industry Awards 2021 are reminding everyone to enter their products and cast their votes before the entry deadline on 11th June.
BRC warns food price rises on the way
A report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) suggested that consumers were likely to see food prices increase later this year as cost pressures and Brexit red tape hit suppliers.
Ferrero family to acquire Burton’s Biscuits
A Belgian company, controlled by Ferrero Rocher owner, Giovanni Ferrero, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Burton's Biscuit Company, makers of Jammie Dodgers. Employing around 2,000 people across six UK manufacturing locations,...
Kraft Heinz plans to invest £140m in Wigan site
Kraft Heinz is proposing to make its biggest investment in an existing manufacturing site outside the US in over two decades, potentially creating up to 50 new full-time jobs.
Net business confidence rose in first quarter of 2021
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Q1 2021 Business Confidence report has revealed that net confidence is on the rise.
ZECC project aims to help UK cold chain industry reduce emissions
Sustainable cooling experts are creating a detailed roadmap to enable the UK food cold chain industry to identify ways to cut emissions.
Convenience food back on menu as lockdown eases
The latest figures from Kantar show that take-home grocery figures fell by 0.4% during the 12 weeks to 16th May 2021, although sales remain stronger than they were before the pandemic.
Scottish Bakers report customers are returning to the high street
Customers are heading back to high street shops and driving a growing demand for on-the-go food, according to a member survey by Scottish Bakers.
FMT Awards host Alexis Conran praises food industry for feeding UK’s recovery
Ahead of the Food Management Today Food Industry Awards ceremony on 1st July, broadcaster and former Celebrity MasterChef champion Alexis Conran called for credit where it’s due.
Caribbean pop-up kitchen Juici Jerk switches to retail-led business model
After pivoting to nationwide delivery of its Caribbean DIY meal kits during the Covid-19 pandemic, Juici Jerk will now focus on a retail approach with a range of homemade sauces, cooking kits and hampers.
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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