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Arla achieves €7.6bn revenue in H1 2026
Arla Foods has posted its financial results for the first half of the year, reporting “healthy global demand” for dairy alongside revenue growth of 6.7%.
Consumer searches for collagen products up on Ocado
Online retailer Ocado has published research showing that searches for ‘collagen’ on its website were up 38% year-on-year.
Asda Income Tracker warns of reduced spending power from lower income families
UK retailer Asda’s latest Income Tracker has found that spending power in the lowest earning income group declined on the year as essential costs put pressure on consumers.
HAU seeks food industry view on waste reduction
Harper Adams University is seeking industry feedback on food waste, aiming to help shape a new global standard for reducing food waste.
Government to close EPR funding shortfall
PackUK has confirmed that there will be no change to disposal fees for Year 1 of the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging, following a shortfall in reported tonnage.
Food businesses observe “deterioration” of conditions in Q4
The latest State of Industry report from the Food and Drink Federation has revealed that over the “crucial” Q4 trading period, confidence amongst food manufacturers remained low at -31%.
Biscuit manufacturer reports £695m revenue
UK biscuit manufacturer Fox’s Burton’s Company Group Limited has reported a year of “strong growth” in its latest results for the year ending 31st August 2025.
Hospitality businesses launch Sustainable Chicken Forum
Eight businesses from across the hospitality industry have announced they are withdrawing from the Better Chicken Commitment to launch their own initiative.
Asda Income Tracker shows lowest earners are worse off
UK retailer Asda has found that while most households saw a year-on-year improvement in disposable income, under-30s and those on the lowest incomes are being left behind.
Morrisons to invest £1.6bn in British food production
UK supermarket Morrisons has committed over £1.6 billion to British agriculture and food production in 2026.
Meat industry launches judicial review of FSA charges
A judicial review of the Food Standards Agency’s decision to raise its charges in 2026 has been launched by the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers.
Defra-funded research finds CEA tech brings opportunity
Research funded by the UK Government has examined Controlled Environment Agriculture, aiming to identify growers’ priorities regarding technology.
UK convenience sector faces “a future of mixed fortunes”
A report has forecast key challenges and opportunities for convenience retailers in 2026.
Food inflation rate falls to 3.6%
The Office for National Statistics has published the latest consumer price inflation figures, as the rate of food inflation fell to 3.6% in January.
Kerry revenue reaches €6.7bn in 2025
Ingredients supplier Kerry has published its preliminary results for the year ended 31st December 2025, reporting a 3% rise in volume growth.
FDF sets out SPS deal priorities for Government
The Food and Drink Federation has set out ten priorities for UK food and drink manufacturers for the new sanitary and phytosanitary agreement with the EU.
Finlay’s Food rebrands to Bako
Bako Group Ltd has announced that Finlay’s Food, which was acquired in 2024, will now trade as Bako.
Cereal bar manufacturer opens £3m facility
Bakeit Food, founder of cereal bar brand Boka, has opened a £3 million granola manufacturing facility in Winchester, Hampshire.
Sysco GB pledges £500,000 to SME apprenticeship training
Sysco GB has announced a £500,000 Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Pledge to help SMEs and charities across the UK access apprenticeship training.
Food Awards product judging completes with outstanding products recognised
Judging for the 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards has now concluded, with judges reporting high levels of quality entries and some new and exciting product innovations.
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.
Food security in a volatile world: why frozen food has a crucial national resilience role
Rupert Ashby, chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), sets out why frozen food should be recognised as a strategic asset in strengthening the UK’s food security.
The Nutrient Profiling Model: fit for purpose?
Make no mistake: the new Nutrient Profiling Model (2018NPM) will have a profoundly damaging impact on sales and consumption of foods high in essential nutrients, says PTF director General Rod Addy.
Weight-loss medications: what changing appetites mean for the food industry
Angie Jefferson, strategic projects manager at the British Nutrition Foundation looks at the impact of weight-loss medications on the future food landscape.
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