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Ice cream sales up by 33% as inflation accelerates
Worldpanel by Numerator (formerly Kantar) has posted its latest supermarket share update, finding annual grocery bills could rise by £275 as inflation accelerates.
FSA to search for new chief scientific advisor
FSA has announced that its chief scientific advisor Professor Robin May will step down after a five-year term.
IGD forecasts gradual decline in food inflation by 2027
IGD has released its latest Viewpoint report, UK Food Inflation Forecasts 2025-2027, warning that retail food inflation is set to peak at 5.1% in late summer 2025.
Vegan food manufacturer Fry’s grows by 211% in 2019
Fry Family Food Company saw record growth in 2019 with retail sales values reaching over £5.9 million. The company’s year-on-year growth is among the highest recorded in the UK’s meat-free industry, which is now estimated to be worth £474.5 million. Over the last 2...
Tesco removes 67m pieces of plastic on tinned multipacks
Tesco has become the first supermarket to remove the plastic wrapping on multipacks, which will in turn remove 350 tonnes of plastic from the environment each year. The move comes as Tesco looks to fulfill its commitment of removing 1 billion pieces of plastic from...
Food manufacturers reduce food waste by 160,000 tonnes
According to the Courtauld Commitment 2025 milestone report, the amount of food saved by UK food manufacturers totalled a net saving of £190 million between 2015 and 2019. Published by WRAP, a sustainable food research company, the report also found that the amount of...
Morrisons to create 7,000 store jobs but 3,000 manager roles face axe
In a major shake-up, Morrisons is scrapping 3,000 management roles while also creating 7,000 shop floor jobs, meaning a net gain of 4,000 positions. As part of the restructuring, the supermarket says the new jobs will be hourly-paid roles and will be distributed...
CCC report urges consumers to reduce beef, lamb and dairy by a fifth
The Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) latest report is setting an objective that individuals reduce their beef, lamb and dairy consumption by 20% as part of the Government’s target to become a Net Zero economy by 2050. The CCC’s new report, Land use: Policies for a Net...
Campden BRI to explain blockchain and bowtie with workshop
Campden BRI will host a one-day workshop that will help the food industry understand how a collection of emerging approaches can support food safety and risk management systems. The workshop, which will take place at Campden BRI on March 31st, will explain a number of...
Organic Research Centre starts 40th year at new headquarters
The Organic Research Centre (ORC) will begin its 40th year in its new headquarters in Cirencester. The new facilities are situated next to the Royal Agricultural University (RAU), which the organisation hopes will boost its industry relations and collaborative...
Mike Coupe to step down as CEO of Sainsbury’s
Mike Coupe is set to leave his role as CEO of Sainsbury's, with Simon Roberts to replace him. After almost six years as chief executive officer and fifteen years working for Sainsbury's, Coupe will retire from the role at the end of May 2020. Roberts will assume the...
FSS teams up with Scottish businesses to tackle food crime
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has announced 17 food and drink industry partners have pledged to support its Scottish Food Crime and Incidents Unit (SFCIU) in an effort to raise awareness of food crime. Collaborating organisations include Seafood Scotland, Scotland...
Aldi announces market-leading pay rates for store colleagues
Aldi has increased its hourly rates for store colleagues to maintain its position as the highest-paying supermarket in the UK. Giles Hurley, chief executive officer for Aldi UK, said: “The dedication and commitment our store colleagues deliver every day when serving...
Organuary could be more sustainable than Veganuary, says GlobalData
A survey by GlobalData has found that 25%* of global consumers would consider eating ‘vegan meat’ for environmental reasons. GlobalData says whilst this may indicate that a growing number of people believe plant-based lifestyles to be better for the planet, it sets a...
Vegetarian haggis launches in US for Burns Night
Macsween of Edinburgh has launched its vegetarian haggis for the US market in time for Burns Night. The manufacturer has sent 360 cases of "Scottish Veggie Crumble" to the US this month, making this the company’s first export to America in nearly 50 years. Despite...
Global soy protein market expected to increase
The global soy protein market is expected to see year on year growth this decade, according to a new report. The report, published by Transparency Market Research, anticipates year on year growth of 5% during the forecast period of 2019 to 2029. Soy protein...
Avara Foods at Telford to host open day
In an unusual move, major poultry processor, Avara Foods, is opening its Telford site to the public. The company's site at Hortonwood Industrial Estate will open its doors on Saturday January 25th, giving people in the area the chance to learn about the different...
Further reaction to Agriculture Bill
The Government's new Agriculture Bill has received further reaction from trade organisations, following its release last week. Described as one the 'most important environmental reforms for many years,' the Agriculture Bill is a landmark piece of legislation aiming to...
New chairman appointed at 2 Sisters Food Group
Former CEO of the Co-op Group, Richard Pennycook, has been appointed as the new chariman for 2 Sisters Food Group. The appointment comes after Lord Charles Allen of Kensington announced his retirement from the position. Lord Allen will be succeeded in early 2020 by...
Nestlé to invest £1.59bn into recyclable plastics
Nestlé has announced it is to invest £1.59bn into sustainable packaging solutions. The food and drink company will begin a move away from virgin plastics to food-grade recycled plastics and has committed £1.59bn to accelerate the development of innovative sustainable...
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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