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Food inflation reached 3.7% in June, says BRC
BRC has released food inflation figures for the period of 1st-7th June 2025, finding that food inflation had increased above its three month average.
‘Not for EU’ labelling is “bureaucratic madness”, says M&S CEO
M&S CEO Stuart Machin called new labelling requirements “unnecessary” as regulations came into force.
Supermarkets to report on sales of ‘healthy food’
As part of the Government’s Plan for Change, food retailers and manufacturers will report on healthy food sales to “tackle obesity”.
“UK consumers cutting down on red meat,” says Leatherhead Food Research
A recent survey of 999 adults in the UK found that in the past 12 months, 74% of households have consciously reduced the amount of red meat they consume. Findings published by Science Group company Leatherhead Food Research reveal that 40% are eating ‘a bit less red...
Sainsbury’s stores to close and new ones to open in five year shakeup
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is to close over 100 stores and open new convenience outlets in a bid to reduce costs by c.£500m over five years. The business said, in its second quarter trading report, that it will be closing up to 125 stores across the UK as well as...
Sleaford Quality Foods has new innovation team
Sleaford Quality Foods (SQF), cross-category supplier of multiple packaged foods to the manufacturing and foodservice sector, has responded to consumer demands around sustainability by forming a new Innovation Team. The team consists of Tracey Siddy; Head of...
Peter Quinn joins Branston board as non-executive director
National potato supplier, Branston, has announced that former divisional managing director of Samworth Brothers, Peter Quinn, will be joining the main board as non-executive director. Peter has more than 18 years of high-level management experience in PLC and private...
UK’s biggest 150 food producers suffer falling profits
An increasingly uncertain economic landscape and the looming threat of Brexit is continuing to take its toll on the food and drink industry. The UK’s biggest 150 food and drink supplier profit margins fell for a second consecutive year to 5.8% in 2018 from 6.2% in...
Meat brand Wall’s to produce vegan products
Wall’s Pastry, the UK’s number one sausage roll brand[1], has made, what it calls a ground-breaking move as it announces the launch of its first ever vegan range. With over 200 years in the meat industry, Wall’s Pastry has taken the decision to expand its portfolio to...
Ishida opens East African office
Ishida Europe is opening a dedicated office for East Africa to provide localised sales, service and spares support to food processors and packers throughout the region. The new office in Nairobi will include a fully equipped demonstration area, featuring a selection...
NMiTE launches lean manufacturing CPD courses with Avara Foods
NMiTE (New Model in Technology and Engineering) has launched Lean Manufacturing CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses with Hereford based food manufacturer, Avara Foods as Anchor Partner. Through its CPD programme, NMiTE will welcome experienced...
Dundee-based venison supplier secures £1 million in new deals with top retailers
Dundee-based Venison supplier, Highland Game, has raised its competitive stake in the UK market after securing increased distribution with retail partners Tesco and Morrisons worth over £1 million in sales to the company over the next 12 months. Founded in 1997 by...
WRAP accelerates plan to halve food waste by 2030
One year on from the launch of WRAP and IGD’s Food Waste Reduction Roadmap, 156 UK food businesses have now committed to Target, Measure and Act on food waste. This represents more than half of UK food industry turnover, and more than double the number of food...
Record meat presence at this year’s Anuga trade fair
Red meat from the UK will be showcased in Germany next month with its biggest presence in more than 30 years at the world’s largest trade fair for food and drink. Every two years, thousands of influential visitors from around the world descend on Cologne for Anuga –...
Food and drink businesses in Wales urged to prepare for Brexit
Food and drink businesses in Wales are being urged to plan for Brexit by Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths and Andy Richardson, chair of the Food and Drink Board Wales. They will caution food and drink businesses to prepare for a wide...
Successful week at FMT Awards product judging
The Food Management Today Industry Awards product judging at Harper Adams Regional Food Academy concluded this week and the winners and finalists are now being selected, as the countdown to the prestigious awards ceremony and industry lunch with Michel Roux Jnr...
NFU Sugar and British Sugar announce 2020 sugar beet contract offer
NFU Sugar and British Sugar have announced both a one-year and three-year sugar beet contract terms for the 2020/21 crop and beyond. A one-year contract will be offered for 2020 at a contract price of £19.60/t, with no crown tare reduction* and based on the current...
FSA to introduce new measures on allergies and intolerances
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board has confirmed a series of measures to protect those with food allergies and intolerances. This comes a week after the conclusion of the inquest into the tragic death of Owen Carey, who died after having an allergic reaction to...
Product cooking and judging in FMT Awards gets underway
The vast array of products entered into the Food Management Today Industry Awards are under the spotlight as product judging begins at The Regional Food Academy at Harper Adams University. Head judge, Keith Fisher of the Institute of Meat said: "We've got off to a...
Welcome return to growth for grocery market
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar show year-on-year supermarket sales returned to growth during the past 12 weeks as Brexit uncertainty continues. While overall sales grew by 0.5%, volume sales remained flat and Fraser McKevitt, head of retail 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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