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MPs call for further action from food industry over HFSS foods
The Health and Social Care Committee has called for Government to prioritise preventing obesity over the interests of the food industry.
World Cup gives retailers a “welcome boost”
The British Retail Consortium released sales data covering the five weeks from 31st May to 4th July 2026, finding food sales growth was down on the 12-month average.
FDF campaign sees UK consume extra two billion portions of fibre
UK food manufacturers have provided two billion portions of fibre to the nation since 2021, according to the Food and Drink Federation.
ABF grocery revenue grew 1% in Q3
According to a trading update from Associated British Foods, the group’s grocery category achieved revenue of £1,043 million in the 12-week period to 23rd May 2026.
Sainsbury’s achieves £7.6 billion in Q1 grocery sales
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has published its first quarter trading statement for the 16 weeks to 20th June 2026, reporting a 3.6% rise in grocery sales on the year.
Co-op extends partnership with GXO Logistics
GXO Logistics has extended its partnership with retailer Co-op by five years, with the agreement planned to support deliveries to more than 1,000 Co-op UK stores.
British Nutrition Foundation calls for coordinated action on fibre intake
A report from the British Nutrition Foundation has highlighted a number of barriers to increasing dietary fibre across retail, manufacturing and out-of-home sectors.
Tariff suspensions will undermine long-term food security, warns NFU Scotland
According to the National Farmers’ Union Scotland, tariff suspensions on imported food products could have “unintended consequences” for Scottish food producers.
FDF report shows food and drink exports in decline
The latest Food and Drink Federation Trade Snapshot report shows signs of a “worrying” downturn in UK exports, which fell by 4.8% in Q1 2026.
IGD research identifies ‘do more with less’ supply chain pressures
Research from the Institute of Grocery Distribution revealed that rising costs and output expectations for UK food businesses are pushing competitors to collaborate to address supply chain inefficiencies.
Women In Meat nominations deadline Friday 26th June
The final nomination deadline for the 2026 Women In Meat Industry Awards is Friday 26th June.
Defra releases Farming Roadmap 2050
Government has claimed the 25-year Farming Roadmap will give English farmers certainty beyond the next harvest and promised “immediate action” to boost farm profitability.
Gousto announces potential closure of its Clay Lake facility
UK recipe kit company Gousto has confirmed plans to “consolidate” its operations, with the potential closure of its Clay Lake facility in Lincolnshire and the loss of 290 jobs.
Product judging for Meat Awards is underway for 2026
Product judging for the 2026 Meat Management Meat Industry Awards is underway at the Regional Food Academy test kitchens, located at Harper Adams University.
Asda Income Tracker reveals a slight boost in household spending power
The latest Income Tracker from supermarket Asda found that UK households have £8.28 more to spend than last year after essential outgoings have been paid.
Grocery sales rise by 2.4% driven by record May temperatures
The latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator shows food sales increased by 2.4% in the four weeks to 14th June as warm weather over the period drove consumer demand for summer staples.
FDF research uncovers economic hit for manufacturers from NPM overhaul plans
The Food and Drink Federation has shared new research from Oxford Economics, which reveals that Government plans to overhaul food policy by changing the NPM could cost food businesses millions.
Asda 2025 results show like-for-like sales decline
UK supermarket Asda has released its results for the full year ending 31st December 2025, which reveal a fall in like-for-like sales and pre-tax losses of £989 million.
The new-look FMT website is coming soon!
Food Management Today is launching a refreshed website design with updated functionality and new content at the start of July.
Cost pressures could cause consumers to trade down, finds Circana
Market research company Circana has said that cost-of-living pressures could mean the World Cup might not lead to a big increase in grocery spending.
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.
Healthy diets need practical, accessible solutions. Frozen food is ready to deliver.
Rupert Ashby, chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), explains why frozen food will play a key role in helping people across the UK eat a healthier diet.
Supporting seafood careers through skills and training
Seafish onshore training advisor, Richard Wardell, outlines some of the training opportunities available through the organisation for workers in the onshore sectors of the seafood industry.
How geopolitical volatility is impacting the food and drink industry
As geopolitical tensions continue to impact costs, businesses must take a proactive approach, says Eliot Bassett, managing director at currency risk management service Lumon Corporate.
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Revolutionise your sterilisation: how the Static Steriflow solves real production challenges
Interfood Technology talks to Food Management Today about the Static Steriflow, engineered for versatility and reliability in food production environments.
Interfood Technology: SAIREM’s RF tempering of white fish blocks
Interfood Technology speaks to Food Management Today about how SAIREM reduces drip loss using radio-frequency electromagnetic energy.
