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AHDB CEO Graham Wilkinson steps down
AHDB has confirmed that Graham Wilkinson will step down from his role as CEO to join Sofina Foods as group agriculture director.
Emily Norton announced as new AHDB chair
Ministers from Defra have appointed Emily Norton as the new chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
IGD forecasts global discounters’ value will grow by $217bn
A report from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has stated that discount will be the fastest growing physical grocery channel in the next five years.
Aldi and Lidl continue strong run in food sales
Fruit, vegetables and salad sales have surged by £46 million compared to last January, boosted by customer trends towards plant-based diets, according to Kantar Worldpanel. The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel covering the 12 weeks to 27th...
Food standards could be at risk by “No Deal”
Following the Government’s announcement that border checks on goods coming into the UK will be greatly reduced in the event of a no deal Brexit outcome, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has expressed ‘serious concern’. CIEH say that the move...
Weetabix On The Go appoints general manager
Weetabix Food Company has appointed Emma Varlow as general manager of the Weetabix On The Go brand. This was an internal appointment. Varlow joined the company as part of the graduate scheme in 2000. She will report to Sally Abbott, managing director UK & Ireland,...
Ocado reports both growth and losses
Ocado has reported significant losses of £44.4m for the year ending 2nd December 2018, despite sales rising by 12.3%. The online food retailer has recorded a pre-tax loss of £44.4m, compared with only £9.8m over the previous 12 months. However, the business also...
British Pie Awards adds three new elements
The annual British Pie Awards 2019 is now open for entry, and this year sees the introduction of three new elements including a vegan pie class. The 2019 British Pie Awards is to be held on Friday 8th March 2019 in the pork pie capital of Melton Mowbray, with judging...
Asda workers win court of appeal hearing
The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that Asda store staff can compare their roles with those in the supermarket’s distribution centres. The judgment follows an Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal against Asda’s attempts to – in the words of GMB...
John Torode rewards industry’s finest at FMT Food Industry Awards
The winners of the 2019 Food Management Today Industry Awards were announced on 31st January during a special celebratory lunch at The Royal Garden Hotel, London, attended by around 300 guests. Celebrity chef and TV presenter John Torode, perhaps best known for his...
Food industry responds to Commons vote
Members of the food industry have responded to the recent vote in the House of Commons regarding Brexit, calling for more speed in confirming a deal. MPs have voted in favour of re-opening talks with Brussels and against a proposal to delay Brexit in order to prevent...
Sainsbury’s trials meat-free products in meat, fish and poultry aisles
Sainsbury’s is trialling a new range of 26 meat-alternative products that will now sit in its meat, fish, and poultry aisles across 20 stores nationwide. The change is believed to mark the first time a UK supermarket has positioned a range of meat-alternatives...
Food businesses reduce CO2 emissions and water use
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published its annual sustainability progress report, outlining the steps taken by members to deliver its Ambition 2025, a set of commitments to deliver a sustainable food system. The 2018 report illustrates the work done by FDF...
Food shelves will be empty in no-deal Brexit – warn retailers
Major retailers and foodservice operators have warned that their shelves will be empty in the short term as a result of a no-deal Brexit. Sainsbury's, Asda, Marks & Spencer, Co-op, Lidl, KFC and McDonald's are among the signatories of a letter to MPs stating that...
Tesco confirms closure of fresh food counters and job cuts
Tesco is set to close its fresh food counters and bakeries in 90 stores as part of a cost-cutting plan which will affect 9,000 workers. The retailer has said that its remaining fish, meat and deli counters in 700 stores will be run on a full-time or flexible basis. It...
Stronger food labelling laws proposed
The Government has announced it will be launching a consultation on proposed amends to food labelling to help prevent deaths of people with allergies. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Standards Scotland...
Foods Standards Agency CEO steps down
Jason Feeney CBE will leave the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in June, following two years in the chief executive position. Feeney has been with the department itself for four years and has promised to continue to oversee the most critical phase of FSA’s preparations...
FMT Food Industry Awards 2019 ceremony ready for action
This year’s prestigious Food Management Today Industry Awards ceremony and lunch is set to take place next week hosted by renowned chef, John Torode. Organisers are now working on the final flourishes for the event to be held on 31st January at the five star Royal...
Iceland Foods responds to palm oil use allegations
Iceland Foods has responded to claims that it is continuing to use palm oil in its own label food, explaining that no lines produced after 31st December 2018 contain the ingredient. Responding to media suggestions that the retailer is continuing to sell own-brand...
Patisserie Valerie goes into administration
Patisserie Holdings Plc has announced that, as a direct result of significant fraud found in its accounts, the business has gone into administration. The company, known for its cakes and cafés, reports it has been unable to renew its bank facilities, and therefore the...
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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