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Meat Industry Awards winners for 2025 revealed
The UK meat industry gathered on Thursday 18th September at the annual Meat Management Meat Industry Awards to recognise excellence within the sector.
Morrisons sales reach £4bn
UK supermarket Morrisons has updated investors on its Q3 trading for the 13 weeks ended 27th July 2025, finding that total sales had increased by 3.5%.
Pablo Isla takes over as Nestlé chair
The board of directors at Nestlé have revealed that Pablo Isla has been appointed chair, and will assume his position on 1st October.
FMT Food Industry Awards product judging postponed
The new lockdown for England announced by the Prime Minister has impacted on the product judging arrangements for the FMT Food Industry Awards, which were due to take place at the Regional Food Academy test kitchens later this month. Harper Adams Regional Food Academy...
Hovis bought by private-equity firm Endless
Hovis, the 134-year old British brand, has announced that it has been bought by private equity firm Endless LLP for an undisclosed sum. The terms of the agreement have been approved by both the Gores Group and Premier Foods, Hovis’ current owners. The bakery brand...
Kerry acquires Canadian probiotic company
Taste and nutrition company Kerry has reached an agreement to acquire the Canadian probiotic company Bio-K Plus International. Bio-K Plus produces a range of clinically supported supplement applications in the North American market and Kerry says it will expand its...
AHDB explores changing landscape for red meat, dairy and potatoes
Red meat, dairy and potatoes have all fared well throughout Covid-19, with grocery spend offsetting losses from foodservice closures during lockdown for most categories, according to AHDB. Analysts explored the impact of the pandemic on these sectors and found that...
Research reveals consumer motivation behind food products
Consumers pay more attention to on-pack claims related to nutrition, sustainability, ethical issues, clean-label and provenance than to sensory-based claims such as “great taste,” according to research from Campden BRI. The findings, which were gained from 2,400...
Online orders up by 102% at Sainsbury’s
According to the Sainsbury’s latest interim results, its online grocery sales grew by 102% over the seven-month period ending 19th September, with digital sales up 117% to £5.8 billion, which accounts for nearly 40% of total sales. The retailer has reported that its...
Big increase in FMT Awards product entries
The Food Management Industry Awards has seen a substantial increase in product entries this year up nearly 50% over 2019/20. Awards organiser Sharon Yandell commented: “We are experiencing a great deal of growing interest in the Awards and to see the quality and range...
Ornua Foods UK invests £3 million at Leek cheese packing facility
Ornua Foods UK, a major supplier of cheese and butter to leading UK retailers, has announced a £3 million investment in state-of-the-art cutting and packing equipment at its Leek facility in Staffordshire. The latest investment will see the installation of an...
Truss confirms changes to Trade and Agriculture Commission
International trade secretary, Liz Truss, has announced a series of changes to the Trade and Agriculture Commission which will see it put on a statutory footing. The Commission has also been extended beyond its initial six-month period and will now be in place for up...
FDF calls for further support for hospitality sector during second lockdown
Ian Wright CBE, chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed the extension to the furlough scheme but insists Government must do more in order to protect and support hospitality businesses during the second lockdown. Prime Minister Boris Johnson...
Peter’s Food confirms further 48 Covid cases
Food manufacturer Peter’s Food has recorded a further 48 coronavirus cases at its site in Bedwas, Caerphilly after a spate of cases last week forced the firm to carry out more than 600 tests. Following 19 positive cases last week, Peter’s Food set up a mobile testing...
Retail sales surge stops due to ‘second wave’ of coronavirus
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has reported that retail sales have fallen at their fastest pace in four months in October, due to localised lockdowns and concerns around a second wave of coronavirus. The CBI’s latest monthly distributive trades survey...
Agronomics raises £10 million for lab-meat firms
Agronomics, an investor in cellular and cultivated meats, has announced £10 million of equity fundraising for alternative meat producers. The fundraising will provide additional capital for Agronomics to make additional investments into the alternative meat market,...
Online voting closes soon for FMT Awards
Readers of Food Management Today have only a few days left to cast their votes for the upcoming FMT Industry Awards, with the deadline closing on Monday 2nd November. Voting is open for the following categories: Food Manufacturer of the Year Best Ingredients Supplier...
NFU calls for urgent action to implement seasonal workers scheme
The NFU is urging Government to provide immediate clarity on how fruit, veg and flower businesses will be able to recruit seasonal workers next year. The call comes as a new industry-wide survey shows that, despite the Pick for Britain campaign, UK residents made up...
FMT Award product nominations deadline one week away
Organisers behind the Food Management Today Industry Awards have issued a final call for product nominations, with the deadline just under a week away on the 2nd November. There are total of nine categories available: Most Innovative Packaging Development Best Frozen...
Research finds consumers willing to pay more for sustainable products
Most consumers will pay more for food products which contain sustainably produced ingredients, according to research from food processing firm Palsgaard. The company surveyed over 600 people in four countries and found that the Covid-19 pandemic has increased the...
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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