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Nomination deadline for Women In Meat Industry Awards is tomorrow
Tuesday 1st July is the final deadline day for nominations for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards. An outstanding level of nominations has been reported by the organisers so far.
EU Commission “concerned” that Kellanova merger could raise prices
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Kellanova by Mars.
Winners of the annual FMT Food Industry Awards exclusively revealed at ceremony and lunch
The winners of the 2025 Food Management Today Food Industry Awards were officially announced during a much-anticipated awards ceremony.
Coughlans Bakery seeks new investor
Coughlans Bakery; a family-run artisan bakery and café business with 22 retail outlets in affluent boroughs across the South of London, with two currently under development, is on the market. The business has traditional roots dating back to 1937, and more recently...
Aldi accelerates London expansion after record results
Aldi, the UK’s fifth biggest supermarket, has announced plans to double its store footprint inside the M25 after posting record financial results. The supermarket said it would increase store numbers inside the M25 from 45 to 100 by the end of 2025, by opening more...
FSA appoints new independent chair at ACMSF
Chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Heather Hancock has announced the appointment of Professor Bill Keevil as independent chair to the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF). Advice from the ACMSF is used to inform the FSA’s policy...
Nestlé accelerates action to tackle climate change and commits to zero net emissions by 2050
Global food giant, Nestlé has announced its ambition to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It says it will embrace the most ambitious aim of the Paris Agreement, to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C. Ahead of the U.N. Secretary-General’s Climate...
UK may face ‘watered-down’ food regulations after Brexit warns UK Trade Policy Observatory
The UK Trade Policy Observatory (UK TPO) is warning that the UK public may face the prospect of watered-down food regulations after Brexit with Parliament having little say . New analysis by legal experts at the University of Sussex-based UK TPO warns that stringent...
Acquisition of Soya International gives AAK major foothold in speciality lecithin
AAK is set to become one of the world’s leading suppliers of speciality lecithin after acquiring a majority stake in UK-based Soya International. The business will trade under a new name – AAK Soya International Ltd. AAK Soya International supplies a comprehensive...
NFU calls for delay to farm support changes after Agriculture Bill falls
The NFU is calling for the Government to delay its planned phasing out of farm support payments, after the Government’s decision not to carry forward the current version of the Agriculture Bill into the next session of Parliament. Farm support payments were due to be...
Flexitarians’ appetite for plant-based food-to-go continues to grow
According to Marketing Week, last year, the UK launched more vegan products than any other nation, making it the country’s fastest growing culinary trend of 2018 with a market worth of £310m[1]. With 21% (approximately 22 million people) claiming to be ‘flexitarian’...
Non GM crossbreeding technology set to help food manfacturers with plant-based products
The start up seed breeding specialist, Equinom Ltd. claims technology will help food manufacturers close the gap between consumer demand for 'cleaner' meat alternatives and 'palate-pleasing', affordable products. According to Innova Market Insights’ 2018 consumer...
Brits favour no flavour when it comes to crisps
Despite the vast array of creative flavours lining the crisp aisles, its plain old ready salted that Brits favour above all others. From Morrison’s Chipotle Pulled Pork BBQ to M&S’ Scottish Langoustines with Dill and Lemon, innovation in the industry has led to an...
New CEO at ABP UK
ABP Food Group (ABP) has announced the appointment of Bob Carnell as chief executive officer of its UK Division. He joins from Kerry Foods Consumer Brands Business in the UK and Ireland. He is replacing Tom Kirwan, who will step down from this role in October 2019....
Three ‘shears’ for Scotch Lamb as Tesco supports weeklong industry celebration
Scots are being encouraged to flock to their local Tesco Extra or Superstore to buy some Scotch Lamb PGI during Love Lamb Week (1st-7th September). Over the course of this week, shoppers can pick up a recipe card and find out more about cooking with different cuts of...
Scottish farmers secure £160 million deal in latest spending review
In the Chancellor’s spending review, Minister Sajid Javid said: "…the government is providing £160 million to farmers and land managers in Scotland in relation to historic allocations of Common Agricultural Policy ‘convergence’ funding." This is the largest uplift in...
FMT Food Industry Awards product entry deadline extended
Food manufacturers and retailers have one last opportunity to enter their products in the 2019/20 FMT Food Industry Awards click here for details. The entry deadline has now been extended until Thursday 12th September due to high demand. The annual FMT Food Industry...
Waitrose is first supermarket to list Nim’s Kids multi-pack range
Waitrose has become the first major supermarket in the UK to stock ‘Nim’s Kids’ multi-packs after signing a new deal with the Kent-based fruit and vegetable crisp manufacturer. Nearly 70% of its stores across the country will be selling the growing brand’s apple and...
Retail industry rejects Government’s claim of “no shortages of fresh food” under no deal scenario
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has responded strongly to Michael Gove’s claims on The Andrew Marr Show* that a no deal Brexit would not result in any food shortages. A spokesman for BRC said: “It is categorically untrue that the supply of fresh food will be...
Former head of Tetra Pak, Hans Rausing KBE dies aged 93
Hans Rausing KBE, former CEO of the Tetra Pak Group 1954 – 1985 and chairman of the Tetra Pak/Tetra Laval Group Board 1985-1993 has died at the age of 93. He made his fortune from his co-inheritance of Tetra Pak, a company founded by his father Ruben Rausing, 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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