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Government reveals UK food strategy policy paper
Government has published its new ‘Good Food Cycle’, a policy paper aimed at driving a “generational change” in the nation’s relationship with food.
Shoppers anticipate a rise in food prices
The British Retail Consortium observed an increase in food sales over the month of June, attributing the “strong” sales to a rise in food inflation.
The Compleat Food Group acquires Freshpak to increase turnover to £1.3bn
UK chilled food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has acquired Freshpak, a private-label producer of added-value egg products, chilled food-to-go snacks and deli fillers.
Mcdonald’s to launch its first fully vegan meal
McDonald’s, has announced the launch of its first ever vegan meal, which will go on sale from 2nd January 2020. Following on from the likes of Greggs and KFC, McDonald’s is introducing its Veggie Dippers which are made from red pepper, rice, sundried tomato pesto and...
UK exports to China see largest value increase this quarter
A recent report, released by the Food & Drink Federation, shows that in Q3 food and drink exports have increased by 8.3% (y-o-y) to £6.2bn, largely driven by export value growth to non-EU countries (+13.1%), which was over twice that of exports to the EU. Food and...
Shoppers vote to hold back on festive spending
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar show year-on-year supermarket sales growth slowed again during the past 12 weeks to a modest 0.5%. Amid the uncertainty of a General Election, a lacklustre Black Friday and a wet autumn, Kantar says shoppers have...
Future climate policy must support British farming’s net zero ambitions
As world leaders and climate ambassadors continue to discuss the need for urgent climate action at COP25, the NFU is calling for the next Government to develop climate policy that empowers British farmers to reach their ambition of net zero agriculture by 2040. In its...
FDF and Santander launch Food and Drink Industry Report 2020
The Food and Drink Federation and Santander have launched a new report highlighting the growth opportunities and challenges for the food and drink sector for 2020. The Food and Drink Industry Report 2020 looks in particular at exports and the developing markets of...
Dunbia seeks 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
Dunbia (a division of Dawn Meats Group) has committed to delivering a 30% reduction by 2030 in greenhouse gas emissions from its own facilities and from the generation of the energy it purchases. The targets have been made under Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)...
Greencore well-positioned for return to top-line growth, says GlobalData
Irish food-to-go business Greencore appears well-positioned to return to top-line growth in the new financial year having completed a strategy adjustment following last year's exit from the US market and with an acquisition under its belt, writes GlobalData. A deal...
All Gist’s temperature controlled logistics network awarded BRC Global Standard accreditation
Supply chain specialist Gist has announced that all of its sites within its temperature controlled logistics network have been awarded the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Certification. Gist’s newest site in EuroCentral in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, is the...
Global thought leader to address ‘food confusion’ in City Food Lecture 2020
Global food industry thought leader, Professor Louise Fresco, will argue for an expansion of industrial food production to feed the world’s growing population, when she delivers The City Food Lecture 2020. In her lecture, titled: ‘Fish nor flesh or both? Foods for the...
71% of shoppers aim to reduce their environmental impact at Christmas
Sustainability, ethics and saving money are prominent themes for food and grocery shopping this Christmas, according to the latest research from research organisation IGD. IGD stated that following the growing interest in sustainability and plant-based diets over the...
New report says UK consumers demand ethical and sustainable food
A new report reveals that 75% of UK shoppers want supermarkets to only stock food from sustainable and ethical sources. 72% of UK shoppers also expect their supermarket, shop or restaurant to know the precise ingredients of all food products sold despite complex...
Planning director promotion announced at Branston
National potato supplier Branston has strengthened its senior management team, having promoted its head of finance and planning into the new role of planning director. Jo Hill, who has over 14 years’ experience in finance for food producers, will also sit as a...
Arla Foods Ingredients helps give consumers a taste for skyr
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a special protein ingredient for skyr, allowing manufacturers to deliver products that meet consumer preferences on taste, mouthfeel and appearance. Skyr is becoming increasingly popular with consumers – according to Nielsen, it...
Food industry M&A deals in Q3 2019 total $5.64bn globally
Total food industry M&A (mergers & acquisitions) deals in Q3 2019, including that of Pilgrim's Pride and Tulip were worth $5.64bn globally, according to GlobalData’s deals database. The value marked an increase of 95.1% over the previous quarter and a drop of...
Avara Foods invests heavily in Hereford site
Avara Foods has committed to Hereford for the long term, with significant investment in its site, manufacturing capabilities and colleagues. As part of a company-wide investment programme, its local operations are seeing improvements in factory technology, facilities...
Edinburgh culinary institution marks St Andrew’s Day with Scotch Lamb
The Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment visited Edinburgh institution Contini Cannonball Restaurant and Bar to sample a new dish to mark St Andrew’s Day. Mairi Gougeon MSP met with owner Carina Contini to learn more about how the restaurant has...
Devon dinner celebrates West Country beef & lamb
Top chefs, food journalists and producers recently came together to celebrate West Country PGI beef and lamb at a Winter Gastronomy evening. The dinner took place at the Beachside Grill Restaurant, part of Saunton Sands hotel, in Devon. The menu was designed by head...
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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