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Government proposes extended bottom trawling ban
Defra has outlined plans to ban the process of bottom trawling in more Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in UK waters.
Industry to speak at IGD’s ‘Future of the UK Food System’ event
IGD has announced its inaugural flagship event, the Future of the UK Food System, a one-day conference offering insights into the UK food system.
Online nominations for this year’s Women in Meat Industry Awards are open
The annual Women In Meat Industry Awards is the biggest and most important initiative that recognises the significant and growing contribution that women make across the meat sector.
2 Sisters accelerates business transformation
2 Sisters Food Group has announced a series of actions as part of a transformational strategy to turnaround the business including further investments in its Fox's Biscuits business. The company is making further investments in its UK poultry and Fox’s Biscuits...
Jamie Oliver restaurant group goes into administration
Jamie Oliver's Italian chain of restaurants has collapsed and administrators called in. The move puts up to 1300 jobs at risk. In a statement on Twitter Jamie Oliver said: “I am deeply saddened by this outcome and would like to thank all of the staff and our suppliers...
Plenty of opportunity for Kent’s food producers ahead of Brexit
The Kent Food and Drink Conference 2019 highlighted the opportunity for Kent’s food and drink producers, but cautioned trends in the wider sector may impact on them over the next 12+ months. According to research presented by Chris Hayward, head of UK business...
Equipment supplier Marel to be listed on Amsterdam’s Euronext
Processing equipment provider, Marel, has announced its intention to proceed with a public offering and listing on Euronext Amsterdam later in the year. This will be in addition to its listing on Nasdaq Iceland. Ásthildur Margrét Otharsdóttir, chairman of the Board...
Sainsbury’s launches Future of Food Report
Space farms, food on prescription and jellyfish suppers are all predictions which feature in the Future of Food Report, released by Sainsbury’s. Commissioned by Sainsbury’s, futurologists Department 22, food historian Dr Polly Russell and plant scientist James Wong...
Cofresh snack foods secures second site
Leicester-based Cofresh Snack Foods has announced the acquisition of an additional food production and warehousing facility to cater for significant growth and expansion. An investment of approximately £20m over the next 18 months will enable Cofresh to split its...
Premier Foods to focus on reducing net debt
Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods posted its preliminary results ending 30th March 2019, which revealed a £42.7m statutory loss and a net debt of £469.9 million. Results show a trading profit growth of 4.5% to £128.5m, and profit before tax up 12.1% to £88 million. It...
Food Standards Scotland recommends improved allergen labelling
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has recommended improved allergen information on pre-packed foods for direct sale. Examples include foods such as sandwiches and salads which are made and packaged on the same premises where they are sold. The move follows the...
Bord Bia appoints Donal Denvir as the new general manager in Great Britain
Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, has appointed Donal Denvir as the general manager in Great Britain with immediate effect and will hold several responsibilities. Denvir will be responsible for promoting Irish products in the UK, with a particular focus on raising the...
Walmart considering listing Asda on the stock market
Following the blocked merger with Sainsbury's, Walmart is considering listing Asda on the stock market at some point in the future. Asda is owned by Walmart and its chief executive, Judith McKenna, is said to have told personnel that such listing is being considered....
Boom in UK food exports in face of Brexit says Minister at FDF Convention
Speaking at the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Convention at the National Gallery in London, Minister for Investment at the Department for International Trade, Graham Stuart, said that in the first three months of the year, exports had reached £5.7 billion – a rise...
Dale Farm secures cheese supply contract with Greggs
UK dairy cooperative Dale Farm has secured a three-year contract to supply food retailer Greggs with cheese, for use in its shops across the UK. Dale Farm’s cheddar cheese, made in Northern Ireland, will be used in Greggs’ range of sandwiches, which are made up fresh...
Chilled fish comes out on top in Kantar meat, fish & poultry update
In the latest Kantar Meat, Fish & Poultry (MFP) update, chilled fish remains the star performer for the category. In the 12 weeks to 12/4/19, there have been four million more trips containing chilled fish, with 295,000 more shoppers entering the category. Nathan...
Tesco and BFFF announce support for food waste initiative
Both Tesco and the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) have spoken out about how they are actively helping to tackle the issue of food waste, after the Government opened up applications for a second round of more than £6 million funding under Defra’s scheme to cut...
‘Guardians of Grub’ launch to beat food waste
A new industry campaign has launched today to tackle nearly £3 billion worth of food that is wasted every year across the entire hospitality and food service sector, of which 75% could have been eaten. The Guardians of Grub campaign was developed by WRAP as part of...
Beyond Meat share price fall three days running
The ‘plant-based’ meat company, Beyond Meat Inc. has seen its share price fall on three consecutive days since its eye-watering initial launch last week when its share prices increased by 163% on its opening day. The American owned giant, which was founded by vegan...
FSA backs mandatory full ingredient labelling for pre-packed direct sale food
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has advised that increased allergen information should be provided on pre-packed direct sale food to give consumers greater confidence in the food they eat. The Board also set out key priorities identified as part of an ambition to make...
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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