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Nestlé chair to step down
Nestlé has revealed that its chair, Paul Bulcke, will not stand for re-election at Nestlé’s next annual general meeting.
Rising chocolate prices contributing to inflation, finds ONS
The Office for National Statistics released its May inflation data, reporting a 4.4% increase in food inflation over the last year.
UK Sausage Week product nominations open
The product nomination process for UK Sausage Week is now open, as organisers encourage sausage producers to get involved with the initiative.
MEPs urged to reject proposals to ban plant-based foods from using terms like ‘veggie burger’ or ‘vegan sausage roll’
Consumer, environmental and animal welfare organisations have come together to call on the new Members of the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) to reject proposals that seek to prevent the producers of plant-based foods from...
New report reveals how food giants are responding to consumer demand for alternative protein
A three-year shareholder engagement with 25 giant food retailers and manufacturers has found that some leaders are beginning to capitalise on the rising demand for alternative proteins, while others are falling behind the curve of a booming growth industry. This...
Perthshire produce championed at foodie event
Celebrity chefs Phil Vickery and Gary Maclean are set to showcase Perthshire’s finest produce at this year’s Perthshire on a Plate festival (2nd-3rd August). Headlining the Friday (2nd August) of the weekend-long event, is ITV This Morning’s resident chef Phil Vickery...
Theresa Villiers replaces Michael Gove at Defra
Theresa Villiers has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s cabinet. She replaces Michael Gove. Villiers served as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland from September 2012 until July 2016....
Tesco, Sainsbury’s & Asda issue urgent recall of Quorn products
Several supermarkets, including, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Asda have recalled Quorn products amid health fears that its Chilled Cocktail Sausages could contain fragments of metal, due to a production issue. Quorn issued a statement saying: “This product is...
Cross-industry meeting on beef prices
Representatives from across the beef supply chain met on Monday at the Royal Welsh Show, to address the falling market prices for beef which are causing great concern at present for farmers. The meeting brought together the presidents of both main farming unions, as...
Food industry response to Boris becoming new Prime Minister
Following the choice of the Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP as the new UK Prime Minister the industry has begun to respond. Ian Wright CBE, FDF chief executive said: "The UK's largest manufacturing sector, food and drink, is central to our critical national infrastructure....
Welsh bakery teams up with rugby legend Sam Warburton
Welsh family run bakery, Brace's has partnered with former Wales and Lions rugby captain, Sam Warburton, to release a range of protein-packed products including breads and Welsh cakes. Two 800g loaves – ‘High Protein White’ and ‘High Protein Prograin’ – will be...
Supermarket sales suffer by comparison with last year’s summer highs
The latest grocery market share figures, published today by Kantar, show year-on-year supermarket sales fell by 0.5% in the 12 weeks to 14th July 2019. This marks the first overall decline in the supermarket sector since June 2016. However, on the back of record...
Welsh salami producer takes a slice of global market
Shoppers in supermarkets across Canada and Shanghai will soon be able to taste the success of Welsh food exports, as salami made in Pontardawe’s Cwmfarm Charcuterie is expected to fill their shelves. Husband-and-wife team Ruth and Andrew Davies, who began rearing pigs...
FDF reacts to Common’s committee report on consequences of ‘no deal’ for Brexit
FDF, the industry trade body, has been made aware that the House of Commons Select Exiting the European Union Committee is publishing a report into the consequences of “no deal” for UK business. FDF’s chief operating officer, Tim Rycroft gave evidence to the committee...
UK consumers want retailers to provide more information to encourage healthier eating, according to new study
Brits could be at risk of serious illnesses as new research has revealed that 78% of consumers do not understand the daily recommended levels of salt, fat and sugar consumption. The nationwide health survey by Spoon Guru, a leader in AI technology, revealed that just...
Addo Food Group gets set to close its Spalding bakery site
Following a comprehensive business review, Addo Food Group has entered a consultation process over a proposal to close its Spalding bakery site in Lincolnshire during 2020 and transfer products to its Poole and Palethorpes bakeries. The proposed closure, which would...
HCC will be cooking up a storm at The Royal Welsh Show
2019 was to mark consumer executive for Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and popular cook Elwen Roberts', 36th working visit to the Royal Welsh Show, but a broken wrist means that HCC will have to manage without her trademark cooking demonstrations this...
Project Hexagon helps Welsh bakeries respond to health challenges
A Welsh Government funded project has helped bakery companies to incorporate innovative ingredients into their products to make them healthier. This is in response to directives such as the Welsh Government’s 'Well-being for Future Generations' Act. Project Hexagon...
New chief executive of FSA announced
The Food Standards Agency has announced the appointment of Emily Miles as its new chief executive. Emily is currently the acting Director-General for the EU Exit Delivery Group in Defra and will join the FSA in September 2019. With a civil service career spanning...
Women In Meat Awards voting at record levels
The Women In Meat Industry Awards is set to break its own voting record with well over 2,000 votes received in just a matter of days covering the 2019 finalists. Last year a total of 3,000 votes were received and this year it appears that the level of voting will...
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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