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“Strong” demand as UK dairy exports reach £1.1bn
According to analysis by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, the total value of UK dairy exports in the first half of 2025 increased 20% on the same period last year.
BRC appoints new board chair
The British Retail Consortium has appointed Jo Whitfield CBE as chair, as Eve Williams is appointed to the board.
Arla revenue reaches €7.4bn revenue in H1 2025
In the first half of 2025, dairy cooperative Arla Foods said it achieved a “solid” half-year performance.
Dimbleby outlines part one of National Food Strategy
Following the announcement of the Government’s plans to tackle obesity within the UK, Henry Dimbleby has called for more to be done in order to support healthier diets in the first part of the National Food Strategy. The National Food Strategy was commissioned by the...
2 Sisters launches employment drive for young people
Food manufacturer 2 Sisters Food Group is to create a network of jobs for young people across its processing sites as it backs Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s £2 billion fund for youth employment. The new roles will be aimed specifically at people aged 16 to 24 who are on...
FDF blasts new Government obesity proposals
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has hit out at the Government’s new measures to tackle obesity within the UK. Prime Minister Boris Johnson also added that the proposals will help protect people from coronavirus. The new measures will see ‘buy one get one free’...
Christine Tacon to step down as Groceries Code Adjudicator
Small Business Minister Paul Scully has confirmed that Christine Tacon will step down as Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) later this year before being replaced by Mark White. Tacon, who was due to step down from her role in June, has been reappointed for a term of up...
Nestlé launches new £1 million fund to support vulnerable families
Nestlé UK & Ireland will help 8,000 families who might otherwise go hungry during the school summer holidays with a £1 million investment in association with Community Shop and FoodCloud. Community Shop, which works in areas experiencing some of the highest levels...
Free-from brand Kirsty’s invests £2m into new factory
Kirsty’s, the Yorkshire based ‘free-from’ food brand, has invested £2million in a new factory that aims to help the brand achieve its target of doubling the size of the business within three years. The new factory, located in Harrogate, will give Kirsty’s the...
British foodservice industry shows early signs of recovery
The British out-of-home foodservice market is showing encouraging signs of recovery with the weekly spend to the end of July 12th back to 50% of the levels seen before lockdown, according to global information company The NPD Group. The level of recovery represents an...
Food Innovation Wales helps Lewis Pies stay third-party certified during pandemic
Food Innovation Wales has offered vital support to Welsh food manufacturer Lewis Pies during the Covid-19 outbreak to help them continue to supply their products to retailers. Valid certification from third-party food safety organisations such as the Brand Reputation...
Public backing of British farmers grows to record high
Support for British food and farming has reached a record high as a result of farmers’ efforts to keep the nation fed throughout the coronavirus pandemic, according to a recent survey by OnePoll. The Farmer Favourability Survey revealed that 75% of people voiced a...
Grocery sales see fastest growth for over 25 years during lockdown
According to the latest data from Kantar, take-home grocery sales rose by 16.9% during the 12 weeks to 12th July 2020, the fastest growth rate since records began in 1994. Total sales reached a record £31.6 billion, reflecting three months of increased grocery...
Industry outlines plans for Covid-19 recovery
A ‘Covid-19 Recovery Plan’ has been launched by the Food and Drink Sector Council (FDSC) which outlines six key areas that will be central to restarting all sectors of the food industry, protecting food industry employees and serving the changing needs of the public....
New UK Global Tariff could provide lifeline to hospitality businesses
A new UK global tariff which is set to replace the current EU Common External Tariff could provide a much-needed boost to the UK hospitality sector, according to the latest market insight from Regency Group. The new tariff, which will come into effect from 1st January...
Arla Foods partners with Sainsbury’s for Integrated Beef Programme
Dairy company Arla Foods is joining Sainsbury’s in a new voluntary scheme that will see its farmer owners receive a guaranteed price and home for their calves at conception when producing Aberdeen Angus beef for the retailer’s Taste the Difference range. The...
Irish food board teams up with John Chantarasak to launch BBQ summer campaign
Bord Bia, the Irish food board, has launched a campaign alongside celebrity chef John Chantarasak to help encourage consumers to try a range of Thai-inspired recipes and flavours this summer. In response to a carcass imbalance and a significantly challenged...
Nominations and voting for FMT Industry Awards gathering pace
Companies, organisations, retailers, suppliers and manufacturers are continuing to nominate products and cast their votes in the Food Management Today Industry Awards 2021 as the deadline for entries gets closer. Editor of Food Management Today, Pam Brook said: “The...
Price cuts as fast-food outlets take advantage of Chancellor’s VAT scheme
KFC, Pret A Manger and McDonald’s are among some of the fast-food chains that will offer customers discounts on menu items as part of the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme. The scheme, which slashed VAT for the foodservice and hospitality industry...
Princes exits non-recyclable EPS pots
International food and drink group Princes has announced it has stopped using expanded polystyrene (EPS) pots for its products in an efforts to improve the sustainability of its packaging. Princes Group had used EPS pots for a number of years across its Napolina and...
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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