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FDF highlights opportunities for growth in Trade Snapshot
The Food and Drink Federation’s latest Trade Snapshot has revealed a “continued struggle” to recover lost exports since the Covid pandemic.
Plant-Ex Ingredients acquires Aromacolors following 2024 expansion funding
European ingredients manufacturer Plant-Ex Ingredients Ltd has announced that it has acquired food technology company Aromacolors.
Chancellor allocates £7.4bn to Defra in Spending Review
In its latest Spending Review, Government has set aside £7.4 billion for Defra in 2028-29.
BBC research finds poor hygiene standards in takeaway outlets being used by food delivery platforms
Responding to the BBC’s research into food delivery platforms and food hygiene, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has expressed concern and urged the platforms to continue work to drive up food hygiene standards. The research found that food...
PTF’s AGM and seminar pushes for action and collaboration between industry and government on sustainability challenges
The PTF's AGM and seminar at Ironmongers' Hall in London looked at the sustainability challenges facing the food industry in the light of pressures on natural resources from the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss and of calls for people to reduce...
Gove appoints Henry Dimbleby to pioneer ‘farm to fork’ revolution
Henry Dimbleby has been appointed by Environment Secretary Michael Gove to lead the first major review of the UK food system in nearly 75 years. Henry Dimbleby - co-founder of restaurant chain Leon and of the Sustainable Restaurant Association will investigate the...
2 Sisters Q3 results state ‘turnaround actions start to deliver’
Boparan Holdings Limited, the parent company for 2 Sisters Food Group, has announced its consolidated results for the 13 weeks ended 27th April 2019. Its total sales were shown to be down 14.4% to £665.4m but its like for like (LFL) EBITDA for the quarter was up 19%...
Food industry is perceived to be the most valuable sector in society, according to new study
The food industry is perceived to bring the most value to society, benefitting from an external audience ranking its value higher than data shows, a new study by Portland has revealed. Portland’s inaugural Total Value Index, launched today, measures the value that...
‘Alternative Arrangements’ for Irish Border are a Backstop by another name says Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
Responding to a report from the Alternative Arrangements Commission on proposals for the Northern Irish border post-Brexit, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has welcomed the proposals but noted they seek to provide the same solutions as the...
Public do not back imports of sub-standard food, new survey reveals
As new figures show that 86% of the public believe future trade deals must ensure imported food is produced to the same standards as in the UK, the NFU is asking why the Government hasn’t yet laid out its plans on how it will maintain British farming’s high standards...
NCEFE at Sheffield Hallam awarded £2m grant for research into rice milling in China
Sheffield Hallam's National Centre of Excellence for Food Engineering (NCEFE) has been awarded part of a £2m grant researching rice production in China. NCEFE is the lead partner of the two-year project which will look into improving rice processing and rice waste...
Kantar data reveals grocery market hits new milestone
The latest grocery market share figures, published by Kantar, shows supermarket sales grew by 1.4% year on year during the 12 weeks to 16th June 2019. This marks a new milestone for the sector, which is celebrating a three-year trajectory of continuous growth dating...
Groceries code adjudicator to step down from role
Christine Tacon has announced this will be her final year as Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) as she sets out an approach to drive effective top-to-bottom compliance risk management by the retailers she regulates. Tacon is to step down from her role at the end of her...
‘Natasha’s Law’ to change food labelling
A new law, announced by Environment Secretary Michael Gove, has been put into place that will require food businesses to include full ingredients labelling on pre-packaged foods, for direct sale. The legislation, known as ‘Natasha’s Law’, follows the death of Natasha...
Border Biscuits removes 90% of its plastic packaging
Biscuit manufacturer Border Biscuits has highlighted its commitment to improving the environmental impact of the business by removing 90% of plastic from packaging as part of a wider £1.6million investment into its products and processes. Its Dark Chocolate Ginger...
Chinese Vice-Premier visits Cardiff Metropolitan University and Food Industry Centre (ZERO2FIVE) as part of UK tour
During the first visit of its kind, Cardiff Metropolitan University recently welcomed Hu Chunhua, Vice-Premier of the People's Republic of China along with other senior politicians and VIPs from the People's Republic of China and Welsh Government. His Excellency and...
Aldi extends its trial of plastic-free veg
Aldi, is to extend a trial removing plastic from some fresh vegetables as part of its campaign to cut packaging. The supermarket began selling five loose fresh produce lines without plastic wrapping in Scotland earlier this year. It is estimated that the move, if...
Sainsbury’s launches UK’s first meat-free butchers
Sainsbury’s has launched the UK's first traditional style butchers offering customers an array of cuts and joints derived from 100% plant-based alternatives. Open for three days starting today (21st June) in Bethnal Green, customers of the East-End butchers can choose...
IGD forecasts UK food sales to grow by £24 billion by 2024
The UK food and grocery industry is forecast to grow by £24.1bn, or 12.5%, by 2024, bringing the market to a total value of £217.7bn, according to the latest forecasts from research organisation IGD. Highlights from the data include: Online and discount will...
UK food businesses call on governments to back plan for future success
A collective of more than 30 organisations from across the UK’s food and drink supply chain has published A Recipe for Growth, Prosperity and Sustainability: the UK Food and Drink Industry’s Plan for Success, a call-to-action for governments to support and champion...
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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