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UK/US trade deal allows reciprocal beef market access
The UK has agreed to a deal with the US, which it said would allow for “unprecedented” market access for British farmers with protections on food standards maintained.
IGD predicts convenience retail will surpass $1 trillion by 2029
IGD has published its Global Convenience Trends Report 2025, which it said revealed “significant changes” ahead for the sector.
Welsh food and drink showcased at FHA-Food & Beverage in Singapore
The best of Welsh produce has featured at a food and hospitality event in Asia, resulting in substantial interest from buyers across the region.
Sainsbury’s grocery sales up 1.2%
Sainsbury’s food sales benefited from the hot summer, with grocery sales up 1.2% in the interim results for the 28 weeks to 22nd September 2018. Like-for-like sales (excluding fuel) are up 0.6% and groceries online grew nearly 7%. Commenting on the Interim Results...
Aldi to donate all unsold fresh food to charity
Aldi has launched its festive food donations scheme, and aims to redistribute all excess fresh food to local charities from its 775 UK stores on Christmas Eve. As part of the scheme, charities and good causes will be paired with local stores, and are able to collect...
Iceland reacts to its Christmas TV advert being banned
Frozen food retailer Iceland is broadcasting its 2018 Christmas advert online after being unable to secure advertising regulatory approval for ‘political’ reasons. This year, Iceland’s Christmas advert will not appear on TV alongside those of other retailers. The...
Ape Snacks sold to private investor
UK-based coconut snacks brand Ape Snacks has been sold to a private investor and food brand owner, the name of which has not been revealed. Ape Snacks was launched by Zack Nathan who said he started the business after noticing a potential lack of “appetising healthy...
Food industry responds to calls for ‘meat tax’
The food industry has aired its views following the circulation of a study from the University of Oxford in which scientists are calling on the Government for a ‘meat tax’. The national media has been quick to report on the university’s research and claims that the...
Marks and Spencer reports tough trading
Marks and Spencer Group plc (M&S) has reported its food revenue is down by 0.2% and like-for-like revenue is also down by 2.9%, reflecting tough trading over the 26 weeks that ended on 29th September 2018. According to the M&S half year results, the retailer...
PepsiCo plans to acquire Pipers Crisps
PepsiCo intends to acquire crisp brand Pipers Crisps early in 2019, subject to approval by the Competition and Markets Authority. It has been revealed that the food and drink team at Walker Morris law firm have advised Pipers Crisps on the potential buy-out which is...
Baxters announces significant winter soup campaign
Baxters Food Group is investing in a significant advertising campaign this winter, “We Make Super”, that will see the soup brand back on television screens for the first time since 2012. The “We Make Super” campaign will feature a 30 second TV advert created by...
Guide reveals fish fingers brands more sustainable than fresh fish
The Marine Conservation Society's (MCS) new Good Fish Finger Guide reveals some brands are more sustainable than fresh fish. The society found that 85% of fish in the fish finger products it investigated came from green rated ‘Best Choice’ fish. MCS says the...
Food industry flocks to SIAL 2018
Food processors migrated once again to the SIAL Paris exhibition that took place from 21st to 25th October, with expert Jean-Pierre Garnier attending on behalf of Food Management Today. Beef, pork and, above all, lamb, were sought by foreign buyers with strong demand...
Marel’s Colchester site undergoes transformation
Major food equipment and machinery supplier Marel has opened its upgraded manufacturing facility in Colchester following extensive refurbishment. The work has been described as a 'visual milestone'. The work included renovations and extensions to the existing...
Food manufacturers seeing an increase in costs
Food and drink manufacturers are reporting an increase in costs as a result of stockpiling ahead of a possible ‘no-deal’ Brexit. The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) latest business confidence survey reveals that over a third (38%) of food and drink manufacturers are...
Plastic packaging tax to be introduced
The Government has announced its 2018 Budget Brief that will introduce a new tax on produced or imported plastic packaging which doesn’t include at least 30% recycled content. The new tax will be introduced on plastic packaging from 1st April 2022. Subject to...
UK Sausage Week 2018 awards winners crowned
It’s celebration time as the winners of the 2018 UK Sausage Week competition were unveiled today (29th October) during a sizzling celebration lunch at Plaisterers’ Hall, London. This year’s UK Sausage Week kicked off with a bang (or banger!) when awards were presented...
Strong global online grocery growth predicted
Ten global online grocery markets including the UK are predicted to experience combined growth of $227bn, at an annual rate of 20%, by 2023, according to new figures unveiled by the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD). Looking at the online growth opportunity in...
Could ‘demonising plastic’ do more harm than good?
The anti-plastic message sweeping across the UK is weakening the fight against climate change, according to the founder of an organic food company. The BBC has reported that Guy Singh-Watson, founder of Riverford Organic Farmers, has said more focus should instead be...
Meat alternatives ‘higher in salt’ than their meat equivalents
A nationwide product survey by Action on Salt has found that many ‘meat alternatives’ contain higher levels of salt than their meat equivalents. The group, based at Queen Mary University of London, has found that many products, including meat free burgers, sausages...
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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