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M&S announces plans to open new Bristol depot
Marks & Spencer has confirmed plans to open a new 390,000 square foot distribution centre as part of the development of its logistics network.
Ingå Group has acquired JM Posner
Ingå Group ingredients developer and supplier has acquired UK-based supplier JM Posner.
FDF urges Government to support food sector growth
A report from the Food & Drink Federation highlights the contribution of the food sector to the economy but warns of plummeting business confidence.
Tesco to offer plant-based steak across 460 stores
Dutch manufacturer Vivera has launched what it claims to be the first 100% plant-based steak to the market which will be sold in Tesco stores across the UK. From 21st May, Tesco will be selling the Vivera Veggie Steak for £2.99 across 460 stores across the UK. This is...
Red Tractor urges Government to change future agriculture policy
With Red Tractor being a main foundation for British agriculture, it is urging the Government to ensure that food production is at the forefront and being made a priority. Jim Moseley, who is the CEO of Red Tractor Assurance, expresses his thoughts that food...
Could Sainsbury’s/Asda merger cause 73 store closures?
A retail expert has suggested to the BBC that the Sainsbury’s/Asda merger could potentially see 73 stores close down. David Haywood, founder of Maximise UK, an expert in identifying the best locations for stores, told the BBC he estimates that around 6%, or around 73,...
London Mayor plans junk food advert ban on transport network
Junk food advertising could be banned from the entire Transport for London (TfL) network under proposals unveiled by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, as part of his drive to tackle the ‘ticking timebomb’ of child obesity. London reportedly has one of the highest child...
Risk of rising food bills after Brexit
Post-Brexit trade barriers threaten to disrupt the supply and costs of food products, according to a new report from the House of Lords’ EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee. The report, Brexit: food prices and availability, suggests that around 30% of food eaten...
New site for Sleaford Quality Foods
Sleaford Quality Foods has expanded and is relocating to a new ‘state-of-the-art’ premises in Lincolnshire, where it has ambitious plans to increase its turnover over the next five years. The new premises comprise an eight-acre site on Woodbridge Road in Sleaford. The...
Amazon rumoured to be looking to acquire Waitrose
Reports that Amazon tried to start talks on buying Waitrose from the John Lewis Partnership surfaced over the weekend. An article in the Sunday Times suggested Amazon is attempting to take over the Waitrose grocery stores. With Amazon being an online-focused business...
France bans meat/dairy names for vegetarian and vegan products
French delegates have decided that vegetarian and vegan products may no longer contain 'meaty' name supplements or names that imply animal origin. It was decided at the end of April that marketing non-meat products with ‘meat language’ could confuse consumers....
It’s the final countdown to the MM Meat Industry Awards
With less than a month until the big day, organisers of the Meat Management Industry Awards say the ceremony and dinner is shaping up to be the best yet. The final flourishes are now being put in place for the event set to take place on 24th May at the Hilton...
Multiple senior marketing appointments at Weetabix
Weetabix Food Company UK & Ireland has announced a number of staff changes and appointments to bolster its marketing output. Stuart White, current head of brand at Alpen, will be moving into the position of head of innovation - Weetabix UK & Ireland. Zoe...
Nine major food deals completed in Q1 2018
Brexit continues to drive appetite for UK based food businesses among trade buyers and private equity, with nine significant deals completed during the first quarter of 2018. According to data from global investment banking and asset management firm Alantra, all nine...
Can smaller manufacturers succeed without supermarkets?
Supermarket listings are not the only route to success for smaller manufacturers – this is the message that Gareth Downie, director of West Coast Foods, is looking to spread. According to Downie, although the big retailers are encouraging more small enterprises in...
2 Sisters looks to build ‘culture of transparency’
2 Sisters Food Group has launched a new colleague suggestion scheme called TalktoMe that aims to develop a ‘culture of transparency and honesty’. The just-launched line of communication at major poultry processor aims to encourage employees from across the whole...
Dairy sector hits out at ‘misrepresentation’ in Eating Better report
Dairy UK has spoken out on what it states is “wilful misrepresentation” after a report was released seeming to urge reduced consumption of food products containing dairy. Commenting on the publication of Eating Better’s Principles for eating meat and dairy more...
Kantar declares Sainsbury’s/Asda merger a ‘pivotal moment for grocery’
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel reveal a market share of 15.9% and 15.5% for Sainsbury’s and Asda respectively, indicating potential for major change in the grocery market when the merger takes place. Talks between Sainsbury’s and Asda...
Merger confirmed for Asda and Sainsbury’s with plans of price cuts
Discussions between supermarkets Sainsbury’s and Asda on merging the two businesses were announced over the weekend and today the news has been confirmed – along with the proposal of lower priced products. Sainsbury's chief executive, Mike Coupe, told the BBC that the...
Asda and Sainsbury’s in advanced merger negotiations
Talks between major supermarket chains Asda and Sainsbury’s are at an advanced stage with the two brands expected to be retained should a merger go ahead. Sainsbury's and Asda are the second and third largest supermarkets in the UK behind Tesco. The new combined group...
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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