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FDF report calls for urgent action to rebuild food business confidence
In its latest State of Industry report, the Food and Drink Federation has found that business confidence in the sector remained pessimistic for a ninth consecutive quarter.
Women In Meat Industry Awards voting deadline approaches
Meat industry colleagues and suppliers are encouraged to vote for those on the nominations list in this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards, as the Wednesday 26th August voting deadline draws near.
Morrisons drops nearly 5,000 jobs across operations
According to accounts published to Companies House, UK retailer Morrisons saw its monthly workforce fall from 101,144 people to 96,232 in the year to 26th October 2025.
Deadline week for Food Awards product nominations and voting
The final deadline for product entry nominations into the annual FMT Food Industry Awards is this week, at midnight on Wednesday 4th February.
“Sustained appetite” for mergers and acquisitions, finds report
Oghma Partners has released its 2026 M&A Review of the UK Food and Beverage Sector report, finding the UK “remained resilient despite geopolitical uncertainty”.
Sysco urges Government to address “significant employment challenges”
UK foodservice supplier Sysco GB has called on Government to “take greater action” to address employment challenges facing the wholesale sector.
Aldi announces £370m investment in new store openings
UK discounter Aldi has revealed it will invest £370 million in 2026 to open 40 new stores across Britain.
Danone calls for clarity in UK nutrition classification system
Global food manufacturer Danone has published a report calling for a consistent definition of “healthy food” to end consumer confusion.
Cheddar market sees “signs of recovery”, AHDB finds
Analysis from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has found that plummeting dairy commodity prices “may have found a floor”.
BRC finds cost of Government policy driving retail prices
The British Retail Consortium reported a rise in food inflation in January to 3.9%, which was above the three-month average of 3.4%.
M&S increases chicken farming commitments by 33%
UK retailer Marks & Spencer will increase its purchases of chicken from suppliers by a third after seeing an uplift in sales across its value chicken lines.
Morrisons reports “resilient performance” in challenging market
UK supermarket Morrisons has published its financial results for the 52 weeks ended 26th October 2025, together with an update on sales over Christmas.
Arla Foods to open Northamptonshire central distribution centre
UK dairy cooperative Arla Foods has partnered with XPO Logistics to launch a central distribution centre, which will handle all Arla UK’s chilled, palletised products.
IGD launches GLP-1 insight programme for food businesses
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has announced an insight programme aiming to help food industry businesses navigate the impacts of weight loss medication use.
Vegan brands to split from VFG
Meatless Farm and Vegan Fried Chicken are to split from plant-based company Vegan Food Group.
Former Unilever chief executive appointed Barry Callebaut CEO
Global chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has revealed that Hein Schumacher will succeed Peter Feld as CEO effective 26th January 2026.
Consumer confidence sees improvement despite “stubborn” inflation
The British Retail Consortium has observed an improvement in consumer confidence, but warns confidence “could falter” as inflation remains high.
Welsh food to be showcased in Dubai
Food & Drink Wales will spotlight Welsh food at Gulfood 2026, taking place from 26th-30th January in Dubai.
Food Awards product nominations deadline extended
Due to unprecedented demand, the final deadline for product entry nominations for the FMT Food Industry Awards has been moved back to Wednesday 4th February.
Food prices up by 4.5% on the year
The Office for National Statistics released the latest consumer price inflation changes, finding that food prices rose by 4.5% over the 12 months to December 2025.
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.
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.
New guidance on free sugars and the potential future of HFSS
As new technical guidance clarifies how free sugars would be calculated, food manufacturers face fresh complexity. Lewis Wallis of Campden BRI explains what the changes mean.
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