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Justin Stead appointed chair of Walker’s Shortbread
Family-owned shortbread producer Walker’s Shortbread has appointed Justin Stead as its new chair, with Stead to assume his role in late October 2025.
Boparan Private Office funds Roberts Bakery
Boparan Private Office has confirmed an investment in Frank Roberts & Sons Limited, following the company’s Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators.
Growth in food sales “largely inflationary”
Over the five weeks from 31st August to 4th October, the British Retail Consortium reported a rise in food sales on the year.
Clayton Park Bakery donates 62,000 products to food banks
Accrington wholesale firm Clayton Park Bakery is continuing to support food banks in the region, having donated 62,000 products so far this year.
New Harper Adams University vice-chancellor announced
The board of governors of Harper Adams University has announced that Professor Ken Sloan will succeed Dr David Llewellyn as vice-chancellor on 1st November this year.
Urgent answers needed from government on UK-Australia trade deal says NFU
The NFU has outlined five key questions the UK government needs to urgently answer regarding its future trade policy and the ongoing negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Australia.
Verner Wheelock achieves LPI accreditation
Food industry training specialist, Verner Wheelock, has recently achieved Accredited Learning Provider status from the Learning & Performance Institute (LPI).
Tackling Scottish diet at heart of new FSS five-year strategy
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has published its latest five-year plan, with an emphasis on improving diets and associated negative health consequences.
Premium dessert brand Gü is acquired by Exponent
Premium dessert brand Gü has been acquired from Noble Foods by Exponent Private Equity LLP, for an undisclosed sum.
Industry reacts to UK Government’s proposal to introduce Irish Sea border checks in four stages
The UK Government proposed to bring in Irish Sea border checks for food products, starting with fresh meat, in four phases from October onwards.
Unibio appoints new CEO to drive next stage of growth
Unibio, the sustainable protein company, has appointed David Henstrom as its new CEO. He is expected to join the company in June 2021.
Seafood Scotland competition supports return of hospitality
Professional chefs and foodservice establishments from across Scotland are being invited to showcase their culinary expertise as they compete for the chance to have their outlets’ seafood bill covered for a month by Seafood Scotland .
BFFF launches online jobs board ahead of further lockdown easing
As UK unemployment hits a five-year high and with the hospitality industry hit particularly hard, the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has responded with a dedicated jobs board to help people get back into the industry.
Federation of Bakers set to join forces with FDF
The Federation of Bakers (FoB) is to join the Food and Drink Federation as the industry works together to tackle some of the biggest issues facing the sector.
Industry collaborates to find key to healthy eating behavioural change
As part of an ambition to make healthy and sustainable diets easy, the health team from IGD has joined forces with leading retailers and manufacturers, and researchers at the University of Leeds, to trial a series of interventions to see what drives long-term behavioural change.
New research looks to optimise continuous processing to boost product throughput
Campden BRI has begun investigating how to minimise over-processing to help manufacturers maintain product quality, reduce energy costs and increase profitability. The research team aims to establish a more accurate method for calculating the overall lethality of a continuous flow process, enabling better optimised, and safe, thermal processes.
Response to Queen’s Speech on food advertising bans
The FDF has criticised the move, in this year’s Queen’s Speech, to address obesity issues including the banning of TV adverts for ‘unhealthy’ foods alongside a total ban online.
Pladis to consult with workers over future of its Tollcross factory
Pladis, the global snacking company, has announced a proposal to close its factory in Tollcross, Glasgow, subject to a full and meaningful consultation with employees. The proposal would put 468 roles at risk of redundancy.
New editor joins the team at Food Management Today
Yandell Publishing has appointed Jane Connolly to take over the helm of the company’s meat and food portfolio.
Shopper confidence highest in 5 years
According to the latest Shopper Confidence Index from IGD, shopper confidence has risen to its highest level in the last five years, driven by the further easing of lockdown restrictions, a sharp decline in Covid-19 cases and the rapid rollout of the vaccination programme.
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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