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Defra invests £1.5m in UK seafood exports
Government has announced a £1.5 million boost to its Seafood Exports Package, which could see Cornish crab, British scallops and Dover sole reach more plates worldwide.
Warburtons invests £100m in bakery facilities
UK bakery brand Warburtons has announced it will invest more than £100 million as it acquires the former Rathbones bakery site in Wakefield.
SNP announces price cap on groceries in 2026 manifesto
Scotland First Minister John Swinney has claimed that the Scottish National Party will cap the price of supermarket groceries if the party is re-elected.
Bernard McAuley appointed Bako managing director
Ingredients supplier Bako has appointed Bernard McAuley as its managing director, as the company aims to expand across the UK and Ireland bakery and foodservice markets.
PTF finds “unusual pressures” impacting UK food supply chain
In a submission to a cross party Parliamentary group, the Provision Trade Federation has set out that the UK Government “must take food supply more seriously”.
The Provision Trade Benevolent Institution marks its 190th year
One of Britain’s oldest benevolent societies, the Provision Trade Benevolent Institution is celebrating its 190th anniversary this year.
Supermarkets urge Chancellor to address “industry tax burden”
UK supermarkets have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves in a letter organised by the British Retail Consortium, urging her to exclude shops from the proposed business rates surtax.
Aldi stocks the most Scottish produce, says NFU Scotland
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has named Aldi as Scotland’s leading supermarket for Scottish sourcing following its latest ShelfWatch 2025 Mid-Year Report.
UK Sausage Week awards lunch photo gallery
The UK Sausage Week luncheon and awards presentation took place at Butchers’ Hall in London, and photographs from the celebratory event are now available to view online.
Colin Faulkner appointed Seafish CEO
UK trade body Seafish has announced the appointment of Colin Faulkner as its new chief executive.
UK Sausage Week 2025 winners crowned in London
Winners of the UK Sausage Week competition were revealed on 27th October as part of a sell-out luncheon and awards ceremony at Butchers’ Hall in London.
LEAF finds sustainability a key driver for young people
Research from Linking Environment and Farming has found that growing awareness of environmental sustainability among teenagers can be a “major driver”.
Kerry achieves “strong” growth led by bakery, snacks and dairy
In its Q3 interim management statement, ingredients supplier Kerry reported volume growth of 3%.
Ministers attend Welsh food trade show
The Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, Jack Sargeant MS, officially opened Blas Cymru/Taste Wales 2025 in Wales.
Food Industry Awards opens for product nominations and voting
The 2026 Food Management Today Food Industry Awards annual initiative has been launched, with product nominations and voting now open online.
ONS figures show decline in food inflation rate
The Office for National Statistics has released its latest Consumer Price Inflation figures, reporting a 3.8% rise in CPI in the 12 months to September 2025 while the rate of food inflation fell.
Lidl full-year revenue reaches £11.7bn
UK discounter Lidl GB has published its full-year accounts for the year ending 28th February 2025, highlighting its “strong revenue and profit growth” during the financial year.
UK dairy export opportunities spotlighted at AHDB conference
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board hosted its inaugural Dairy Export Conference, highlighting global opportunities and future priorities for the UK dairy sector.
Thursday 23rd October is ticket offer deadline for Women In Meat Awards ceremony
This year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards dinner and ceremony is rapidly approaching, with organisers encouraging guests who have not yet booked their tickets to take advantage of the discount offer that finishes this week.
Seasonal Worker Scheme changes to “significantly increase” availability, finds NFU
The National Farmers’ Union has secured a change to the Seasonal Worker Scheme, which will allow workers to re-enter the country sooner than had been allowed previously.
Awards Review

Find out all of the winners and finalists from the 2025 Food Management Industry Awards. The much anticipated event took place on Thursday 26th June at the 5-star Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington.
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