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Walker’s Shortbread sales up 9% despite inflation challenges
Walker’s Shortbread Ltd has announced its full year financial results for 2024, as the business achieved sales of over £200 million.
Quorn revenue down as meat free category sees “continued decline”
Marlow Foods Limited, the parent company of alternative protein company Quorn, has published its annual report for the year ended 31st December 2024.
Food inflation steady but labour costs push up input prices
According to the British Retail Consortium, food inflation remained unchanged on the year as prices were driven up by non-food inflation.
CIEH concerned over lockdown home food businesses
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has expressed concern at the growing number of home based food business that have sprung up during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Young’s Seafood targets younger shoppers with rebrand
Young’s Seafood has launched a new packaging design across its complete chilled brand range of products in an effort to attract younger, health-conscious shoppers. The new design will be rolled out across the range, including breaded fish and salmon fillets, and will...
Marel announces new sales director for cross-industry markets
Marel has appointed Graeme Rolinson as its new global sales director – cross industry. The company specialises in equipment and production solutions, services and systems in the fish, meat and poultry industries.
New report identifies key factors to be a ‘loved’ food brand
Food and drinks brands must be trustworthy and make customers feel good in order to be ‘loved’, according to new research into consumer loyalty.
UK organic market hits highest growth level in 15 years
The UK’s organic sector reached its highest growth rate in 15 years after a 12.6% growth in sales in 2020, with the market now worth £2.79 billion, according to Soil Association Certification.
Brexit issues are leaving a bitter taste, says Telford cheese company
Empty shelves and disrupted supply chains will continue unless the food and drink sector get the support it needs to trade under new Brexit rules, according to Michael Harte, managing director of Bridge Cheese,
Zeus lands Austrian packing firm in €40 million deal
Irish-owned packaging manufacturer, Zeus Packaging, has announced the acquisition of Austrian-based food packaging solutions business, Petruzalek, which was part of Sirap-Gema Group.
Improved allergen labelling becomes law in Scotland
New legislation, which will require food businesses in Scotland to provide the product name and full ingredients, including allergen information on pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods, has been put before the Scottish Parliament.
Companies supported to understand the consumer’s sensory experiences of food
Research has been carried out at Harper Adams University Food Academy in order to try and connect food producers to their eventual consumers’ sensory experience.
Anger over eligibility criteria for emergency seafood fund
The eligibility criteria for the emergency seafood fund, which has been introduced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), will leave many fishing firms unable to gain full compensation for the disruption caused by Brexit, according to Seafood Scotland.
UKRI and Defra to launch £12m Farming Innovation Pathways
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have announced their R&D collaboration for a new funding opportunity: Farming Innovation Pathways.
Scotland can ‘lead the charge’ for British food, says Trade Commission chair
In an exclusive blog for NFU Scotland, Tim Smith, chair of the Trade and Agriculture Commission, outlined the role Scottish farmers and food producers have played in shaping his report which focuses on the future of British food and farming.
City Food Lecture: “Grocery technology will become a driving force in customer loyalty”
The rapid adoption of technology will allow supermarkets to reduce food waste and drive ever greater customer loyalty, according to Mel Smith CBE, Ocado CEO and speaker at the 2021 City Food Lecture.
Report identifies sustainable approach to meat inspection
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has published a report which sets out how many of the challenges facing the small abattoir and poultry processing sectors can be addressed through the use of remote inspection.
Covid-19 has changed grocery game for good, says Ocado
Grocery shopping has changed for good as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Ocado, which reported a 35% increase in sales over the past year. In its full year results for the 52 weeks ended 29th November 2020, the online grocer saw underlying profits rise...
Trust in food industry at an all-time high
Trust in the food industry is at an all-time high as a result of continued supply during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest IGD Shopper Confidence Index. The Index blends a range of measures that relate directly to the food and consumer goods sector to...
Fishing industry calls for further Government support
The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations (NFFO) has written to MPs calling for further financial support as the seafood industry continues to struggle following the UK’s exit from the EU. Barrie Deas, chief executive of the NFFO, has written to Environment...
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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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