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SNP announces price cap on groceries in 2026 manifesto
Scotland First Minister John Swinney has claimed that the Scottish National Party will cap the price of supermarket groceries if the party is re-elected.
Probiotic brand appoints UK & Ireland managing director
Probiotic yogurt brand Yakult has appointed Shinji Yamaguchi as managing director of its UK & Ireland division.
Government reportedly contingency planning for potential food shortages
According to reports, Government has looked at the potential impact on the food industry if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Scanvaegt team up with Rolinson Group to sell and service machinery in the UK and Ireland
Rolinson Group has confirmed that it has signed a distributor agreement with Scanvaegt Systems and that it will represent Scanvaegt in both the UK and Irish markets.
Dalziel Ingredients and Prosur collaborate to expand in UK and Ireland
Ingredients supplier Prosur has revealed its new collaboration with Dalziel Ingredients, a supplier of custom ingredient blends in the UK and Ireland.
AHDB appoints interim chief executive
Janet Swadling OBE has been appointed interim AHDB CEO effective 19th August ahead of current CEO Graham Wilkinson’s departure on 22nd August.
Women In Meat Industry Awards 2025 shortlist now online
Voting for the Women In Meat Industry Awards is now open at the official website, with organisers reporting huge interest in the 2025 awards.
PepsiCo sales rose to $22.7bn in Q2 2025
Global food manufacturer PepsiCo has published its results for the 12 weeks ended 14th June 2025, reporting a net sales increase of 1% to reach $22.7 billion.
Ice cream sales up by 33% as inflation accelerates
Worldpanel by Numerator (formerly Kantar) has posted its latest supermarket share update, finding annual grocery bills could rise by £275 as inflation accelerates.
FSA to search for new chief scientific advisor
FSA has announced that its chief scientific advisor Professor Robin May will step down after a five-year term.
IGD forecasts gradual decline in food inflation by 2027
IGD has released its latest Viewpoint report, UK Food Inflation Forecasts 2025-2027, warning that retail food inflation is set to peak at 5.1% in late summer 2025.
Landfill company to develop food production centre
Crapper and Sons Landfill Limited is working on a development that it said “has the potential to see landfill sites transformed into food production centres”.
Dairy and meat retail trends to be explored at AHDB conference
A conference hosted by AHDB will invite attendees to access industry insight on dairy and meat consumer demand.
Ocado achieves £1.5bn for H1 retail revenue
Online grocer Ocado has revealed its half year results for the 26 weeks ended 1st June 2025, reporting a 16.3% increase in its retail revenue.
AHDB finds yogurt consumption is on the rise
While dairy has seen a decline, yogurt is “bucking the trend” as consumers find it suits a variety of needs, AHDB has reported.
Premier Foods sees 11.4% rise in Sweet Treats sales
Premier Foods’ Q1 trading update for the 13 weeks ended 28th June 2025 reported increased sales in sweet treats but a decline in soup, gravy and stock sales due to the warmer weather.
Inflation increases to 3.6% as shopping basket prices rise
ONS has reported that UK inflation hit 3.6% in the year to June, with prices rising across the cake, bread and cereals categories.
Government reveals UK food strategy policy paper
Government has published its new ‘Good Food Cycle’, a policy paper aimed at driving a “generational change” in the nation’s relationship with food.
Shoppers anticipate a rise in food prices
The British Retail Consortium observed an increase in food sales over the month of June, attributing the “strong” sales to a rise in food inflation.
The Compleat Food Group acquires Freshpak to increase turnover to £1.3bn
UK chilled food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has acquired Freshpak, a private-label producer of added-value egg products, chilled food-to-go snacks and deli fillers.
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Find out all of the winners and finalists from the 2025 Food Management Industry Awards. The much anticipated event took place on Thursday 26th June at the 5-star Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington.
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