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Food inflation rises to 5.1%
The Office for National Statistics has published the latest consumer price inflation rates, finding that the 12-month inflation rate for food had risen.
US access to UK dairy market may weaken food security
The National Farmers’ Union, along with Dairy UK, has warned Government against allowing increased US access to the UK food market.
Worldpanel finds 51.2% of sales are own label lines
The latest figures from Worldpanel by Numerator have shown that take-home sales at the grocers grew by 4.8% over the four weeks to 7th September compared to last year.
Vegan Society pressures EU over ban on dairy-like names for vegan products
The Vegan Society has hit out at the European Parliament after MEP’s voted to ban any indirect reference to dairy products for plant-based foods. The move means that that descriptions of dairy products such as 'yoghurt-style' or 'cream imitation' will not be allowed....
Plant-based meat and dairy to become €7.5 billion market in Europe by 2025 according to ING
The plant-based alternatives food market will be worth €7.5 billion by 2025, according to a new report by ING. The report 'Growth of meat and dairy alternatives is stirring up the European food industry' said that the rapid growth at 10% per year leads to an increased...
Plant-based certification aims to provide long-awaited consumer confidence
Lloyd’s Register has become the first certification body approved to audit against the BRCGS plant-based global standard. The plant-based global standard was recently launched in response to growing consumer concerns over animal welfare practices and the impact of...
Changing landscape for dairy explored by AHDB
Covid-19 has placed dairy "front and centre" in the daily lives of UK consumers with most products seeing an uplift in retail sales during lockdown, according to a new data from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). New data from the levy body...
FDF reacts to Chancellor’s latest support package
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s new measures to help support foodservice and hospitality businesses in tier two areas. Government had come under criticism for a lack of support for businesses which were not forced to shut as a...
Peter’s Food to test 600 staff following Covid-19 cases
Food manufacturer Peter’s Food is set to test more than 600 members of staff at its site in Bedwas, Wales after six positive cases were confirmed. The company, which produces pies and pasties, has set up a mobile testing unit outside of the factory in Bedwas,...
Jane King to step down as AHDB CEO
After almost six years as CEO at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Jane King has decided that the next 12 months will be her last in the role. Now that the new five-year strategy and business plans are nearly complete and will be shortly out...
FSS opens public consultation on draft strategy for 2021-2026
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has opened a public consultation on its proposals for its new strategy for 2021-26. The draft strategy is titled ‘Protecting Scotland in a Changing Food Environment’ and identifies FSS’s proposed key priorities for the next five years....
FSA to hold risk analysis and UK food authorisation webinars
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced a series of free webinars in November which will cover risk analysis and UK authorisation of substances in food and feed after the Transition Period. From 1 January 2021, new processes will be in place to provide food...
New study highlights importance of cold chain market to UK
According to a report by the Cold Chain Federation (CCF), cold storage in the UK accounts for around 12% of total warehouse space, with a further 16.7 million sq ft currently under construction to cater for growing occupier demand. The CCF says both Brexit and the...
FMT Awards entry deadline fast approaching
The food industry has until the 2nd November to nominate their products and cast their votes for the Food Management Today Industry Awards. For product nominations there are total of nine categories available: Most Innovative Packaging Development Best Frozen Product...
Finnebrogue Artisan launches £25 million investment to create over 300 jobs
County Down based food producer, Finnebrogue Artisan, has revealed plans to build a new factory which will create more than 300 jobs, as part of a £25 million investment. The investment, which will include the development of Finnebrogue's fourth new factory in five...
£11 million investment planned for Avara Foods site
Food manufacturer Avara Foods is spending record sums at its processing site in Brackley, Northamptonshire, with an £11 million investment into production and staff facilities. The investment will focus on equipping and fitting out a new packing hall to improve...
Young’s Seafood owner takes over Greenland Seafood
Eight Fifty Food Group has announced the acquisition of one of Europe’s leading seafood companies, Greenland Seafood, for an undisclosed fee. Greenland is one of mainland Europe’s largest producers of frozen seafood products and employs approximately 600 people across...
Welsh food manufacturer ends blended cheese production to focus on exports
The Abergavenny Fine Food Co. is set to end its production of flavoured, blended cheeses in order to focus on expanding and developing its exports and value-added lines. The company says it has been experiencing a significant growth in this area over the last five...
Food industry “concerned” by PM’s no-deal comments
Key figures across the food industry have issued concern after Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that the UK could be heading for a no-deal Brexit. Speaking after a summit last week, which Johnson had previously said was the deadline for a deal, he said that trade...
BBC meat documentary pulled up on impartiality
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has had its complaint about impartiality upheld by the BBC over the documentary entitled ‘Meat: A Threat to Our Plant?’ The BBC1 documentary aired in November 2019 and was presented by science and wildlife presenter Liz Bonnin. 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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