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Industry backs UK-produced eggs amid Salmonella outbreak linked to imports
The UK Heath Security Agency has reported 207 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis across the UK in the past year, leading to one death and more than a third of those affected requiring hospital treatment.
Food safety incidents up 14% on the year
UK food tech firm Point 74 has raised concerns over supply chain efficiencies as food safety incidents reported to the Food Standards Agency rose from 1,825 to 2,073 in 2025/26.
UK Sausage Week competition judging well underway
The judging period for the 2026 UK Sausage Week competition is now underway, as organisers report another year of substantial competition entries.
M&S calls for consistent fibre labelling
UK retailer Marks & Spencer has published a research paper titled Bridge Britain’s Fibre Gap, finding that a quarter of consumers struggle to identify fibre-rich food sources.
AHDB spotlights British dairy in supermarkets
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has rolled out its Let’s Eat Balanced campaign, aiming to help people understand the nutritional benefits of British dairy.
The Compleat Food Group appoints first managing director
Food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has announced Nick Reade as its first UK managing director, a newly created role that will report directly to CEO Nick Field.
Booths sees third consecutive year of “record” Christmas sales
Independent retailer Booths said it has delivered a “record Christmas performance” with like-for-like retail sales increasing by 4.9% in December.
HFSS laws could have “wide-reaching implications” for NI businesses
The Food Standards Agency has published research exploring the potential impact of HFSS legislation on businesses in Northern Ireland.
Food Industry Awards product entry deadline approaching
Organisers of the FMT Food Industry Awards are reminding the food sector to nominate products ahead of the fast-approaching deadline.
Greencore sauces and soups business acquired by The Compleat Food Group
The Compleat Food Group has completed the acquisition of Greencore’s sauces and soups business in Bristol, following approval from the Competition and Markets Authority.
Government to phase out cages for laying hens by 2032
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced new proposals to end the use of cages for laying hens.
Supermarkets reflect on Q3 trading and festive sales
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S have taken a look back at trading during the third quarter, while also reporting increased sales as a result of the Christmas period.
ABF reports mixed trading across its food business
Food processor Associated British Foods has shared its trading update for the 16 weeks to 3rd January, describing its trading as “mixed”.
Waitrose set to open 360,000 sq ft distribution centre
Waitrose has announced that it will open a new distribution centre in the South West, claiming it will create over 550 new jobs in the region.
JDM Food Group acquired by Newly Weds Foods
Food manufacturer Newly Weds Foods has acquired JDM Food Group, aiming to strengthen its sauce and liquid capabilities.
NIQ finds shoppers spent £19.6bn over Christmas period
Global marketing research firm NielsenIQ has reported that total till sales at UK supermarkets grew by 3% in the four weeks ending 27th December 2025.
Former Morrisons executive appointed NFU director general
Sophie Throup, previous head of agriculture at Morrisons, has been appointed director general of the National Farmers’ Union.
AHDB predicts rise in nutrient-dense meals as GLP-1s gain popularity
According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s latest YouGov/AHDB Pulse survey, 85% of consumers believe diet is key to health.
Discounters see record sales during Christmas run-up
UK discounter Aldi has revealed that 2025 was its “best-ever” Christmas, as Lidl labelled it “record-breaking”.
HFSS advertising banned after 9pm
A ban on the advertising of so-called “junk” foods has been implemented across the UK, with all adverts for HFSS foods now banned on television before 9pm.
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.
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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