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IGD report finds potential to unlock £5bn investment in UK food system
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has published its latest Viewpoint Special Report, urging the UK to drive economic growth.
Sysco GB acquires catering butcher Fairfax Meadow
UK foodservice wholesaler Sysco GB has acquired wholesale catering butcher Fairfax Meadow from Hilton Foods.
US trade has “significant impact” on 2025 trade outlook
According to the latest Trade Snapshot from the Food and Drink Federation, food export volumes were up 7.2% in the first half of 2025.
FDF survey hits out at proposed Government food promotions ban
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has called on Government to reconsider restriction on food promotions after its study found that a quarter of consumers use them to help save money on shopping. The survey, which commissioned by the FDF, found that 73% of in-store...
Growth for Avara Foods despite Covid-19 impact
Food manufacturer Avara Foods saw a strong increase in sales and pre-tax profits for the year ended 31st May 2020, despite spending £6 million on social distancing measures to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. The company reported a year-on-year increase of 5% in turnover...
FSS highlights poor lockdown diets as obesity concerns grow
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has said Government and industry need to do more to tackle the obesity crisis following reports of an increase in sales for confectionary goods during the Covid-19 pandemic. Data from FSS revealed that while home cooking and meal...
Grocery sales up by £1 billion in January
January saw shoppers spend £1 billion more on supermarket food and drink items compared to the same four-week period last year, with take-home grocery sales also rising by 12.2% during the 12 weeks to 24th January 2021, according to Kantar. Sales growth accelerated to...
Food Manufacture magazine to close print edition
William Reed Business Publishing is to close its print magazine title Food Manufacture, and it is understood that the final stand-alone print edition is scheduled for the February / March period. Reed confirms that the title will still offer a website. In addition...
Efra announces inquiry into Brexit border delays
MPs have called on Environment Secretary, George Eustice, to provide more details on Government aid for seafood and meat businesses which have been impacted by Brexit border delays. Trade organisations had previously called on Government to support meat and seafood...
VR study highlights most effective on-pack claims for food products
A new virtual-reality study by food research institute, Campden BRI, found that sensory terms such as ‘sweet and smooth’ and nutritional information are the most effective on-pack claims for consumers. Scientists at Campden BRI recently ran a virtual supermarket...
Wrights Food Group appoints new managing director
UK food manufacturer, Wrights Food Group, has appointed Ian Dobbie as its new managing director. Dobbie previously held a 20-year role as UK managing director and then CEO of global bakery business the Delifrance group and has also held senior positions at Associated...
Seafood Scotland appoints exporting team to ease Brexit troubles
Following the impact of Brexit on the UK’s fishing sector, Seafood Scotland has assembled a new exporting team to help tackle administration issues which have damaged trade to Europe since the end of the transition period. Seafood Scotland had previously cited...
UK food and drink manufacturers to offer more than 400 Kickstart jobs
Food and drink manufacturers across England, Scotland and Wales have been successful in their bid to offer hundreds of job placements to young people as part of the Government’s Kickstart scheme. Led jointly by the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink (NSAFD)...
Deadline looming for feedback on AHDB’s strategy
Farmers, growers and processors have until the end of January to formally comment on the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) new five-year strategy 2021 - 2026. AHDB published its strategy for consultation in December, outlining commitments to...
Food sector now eligible for free Covid-19 testing
Food and farming businesses can now register for free Covid-19 workplace testing, according to the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). Businesses with a minimum of 50 employees can now register for Government-funded lateral flow tests for...
Industry welcomes Skills for Jobs white paper
Businesses and organisations within the food sector have welcomed the Government’s ‘Skills for Jobs’ initiative which will see a £65 million fund to boost post-16 education. The Skills for Jobs White Paper, published last week, includes a series of measures, such as a...
René Hansen appointed MD of Bettcher GmbH
Bettcher GmbH, the European subsidiary of food equipment supplier firm Bettcher Industries, has appointed René T. Hansen as managing director. Hansen has been with the company since July 2018, working as international sales manager. In addition, he has more than 30...
Dr Ruth Hussey to take over as interim FSA chair
Dr Ruth Hussey CB, OBE, DL has been appointed as interim chair of the Food Standards Agency from 1st February 2021 for up to three months, in order to allow time for the chair recruitment to conclude. She will be taking over from Heather Hancock, who will be standing...
Consumer focus holds key to growing farming sector
A clear focus on the end consumer is often lacking within the farming sector, but better collaboration and data use could significantly improve British beef quality and farm sustainability, according to Gavin Hodgson, buying manager for meat, fish and poultry at...
Grote Company announces expansion of European HQ
Grote Company, an industrial food slicing and assembly equipment manufacturer, has moved its European office from Wrexham to Deeside, North Wales, in order to accommodate the company's growing robotics division. The new location will also look to accommodate growing...
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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