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Aldi to invest £1.6bn in new stores
Discounter Aldi has committed £1.6 billion to accelerate its store expansion plan over the next two years as it plans to open 21 new stores in the coming 13 weeks.
Hovis CEO steps down after three years
UK bread producer Hovis has announced that Jon Jenkins will step down from his position as CEO of the company after three years of leadership.
Sugar prices rise by 56% on the year
The Food and Drink Federation has updated its food and drink inflation forecast, predicting that it could hit 5.7% by December.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen rescued by 2 Sisters owner
The holding company of 2 Sisters Food Group, Boparan Holdings, has bought the Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) restaurant chain out of administration. Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), which also owns Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner, will acquire the restaurant chain from...
NFU president meets with Prime Minister to discuss British standards
National Farmers Union (NFU) president, Minette Batters, has met with Prime Minister Boris Johnson to discuss the need for action to safeguard British farming’s standards in trade policy. Batters urged the Prime Minister to increase the parliamentary scrutiny of trade...
BFFF calls on retailers to freeze products over Christmas
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) is encouraging grocery retailers to freeze turkeys, sprouts, smoked salmon and other seasonal products this November and December to reduce food waste. Research by Unilever suggests that every Christmas, a third of British...
Kerry targets 2 billion people with sustainable nutrition solutions
Taste and nutrition company Kerry Group has unveiled plans to reach 2 billion people every day with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030. The goal was announced as part of the Group’s new sustainability strategy, Beyond the Horizon. It includes sustainability...
NFU responds to Agriculture Bill vote
The president of the National Farmers Union (NFU), Minette Batters, has hit out at the decision to reject the latest round of amendments to the Agriculture Bill, saying that the future of British food and farming is at stake. On Monday 12th October, MPs voted against...
Grocery sales accelerate as restrictions take hold
Grocery sales rose by 10.6% over the latest four weeks as restrictions on eating out pushed consumers back into their homes, according to the latest market share figures from Kantar. The data also revealed that take-home grocery sales have risen by 9.4% in the 12...
British standards compromised in Agriculture Bill vote
The latest round of amendments to the Agriculture Bill which aimed to protect British food and animal welfare standards in any post-Brexit trade deals has been rejected by MPs. The amendments, which included giving the new Trade and Agriculture Commission the power to...
CIEH to cover impact of Covid-19 in Food Safety Conference
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) will examine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the UK food sector as part of its very first Food Safety Conference online later this month. The conference will take place between the 21st and 23rd October...
PHE reveals progress on 20% sugar reduction target
A 3% reduction in sugar products was recorded in food products sold between 2015 and 2019, according to the latest progress report from Public Health England (PHE). The voluntary targets were set by Government as part of measures to tackle obesity within the UK. In...
Tim Horton’s to create 2,000 jobs with UK expansion
Canadian fast-food chain Tim Horton’s has revealed plans to create 2,000 jobs as it continues its expansion across the UK. Having opened its first outlet in the UK in 2017, the company said it hopes to open a store in “every major city and town" over the next two...
Shopper confidence drops amid new Covid-19 measures
Overall shopper confidence has continued to fall following the news of further national restrictions being put in place due to Covid-19, according to the latest IGD shopper confidence index. The IGD Shopper Confidence Index blends a range of measures that relate...
2 Sisters sells part of Fox’s Biscuits in £246m deal
2 Sisters Food Group has confirmed an agreement to sell part of its Fox’s Biscuits business to the Ferrero-related Company for £246 million. The Ferrero-related Company will acquire Fox’s Biscuits’ manufacturing sites at Batley and Kirkham, the sites which primarily...
Tesco profits surge as online business doubles
Tesco has seen its pre-tax profits for the first half of the year increase by more than a quarter, thanks to consumers buying more food during the Covid-19 pandemic and online orders doubling. Profits for the supermarket grew to £551 million in the 26-week period to...
AHDB confirms ballot on statutory levy for horticulture
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has formally announced there will be a ballot on the continuation of a statutory levy in horticulture. It will be a yes or no vote on the future existence of AHDB Horticulture and the work it delivers on behalf...
CIEH calls on Government to protect standards in Trade Bill
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has urged the Government to commit fully to protecting the UK’s food and environmental standards in the Trade Bill currently making its way through parliament. The Trade Bill provides the legislative framework for...
Cold Chain Federation aims to maintain net-zero target despite changes to food industry
The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) is hosting a four-week virtual event to examine how it can maintain its net-zero targets while adapting to changes in food retailing. As part of the Cold Chain Federation’s Cold Chain Live! Towards a Net Zero Cold Chain events series,...
More opportunities for UK as cheese exports to UAE double
Cheese exports from the UK to the United Arab Emirates doubled over the last ten years, according to a report from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (UAE). Despite being regarded as a key supplier in the UAE and a provider of high-quality products,...
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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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