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Nestlé appoints managing director for Food UK and Ireland
Food manufacturer Nestlé has appointed Ben Duncan to its senior leadership team as managing director for Food UK and Ireland.
High-sugar food items will be axed from school dinners, announces Government
Government has revealed that high-sugar and deep-fried food items will be removed from school dinner menus with the intention of tackling obesity.
M&S invests £2.1bn in British red meat
British lamb and beef will see a £2.1 billion investment as M&S Food confirms ten-year contracts with red meat suppliers ABP and Dunbia.
Asda adds 112 vehicles to electric van fleet
Asda will more than double its electric grocery home shopping fleet, taking its fleet to 194 vehicles.
FDF highlights opportunities for growth in Trade Snapshot
The Food and Drink Federation’s latest Trade Snapshot has revealed a “continued struggle” to recover lost exports since the Covid pandemic.
Plant-Ex Ingredients acquires Aromacolors following 2024 expansion funding
European ingredients manufacturer Plant-Ex Ingredients Ltd has announced that it has acquired food technology company Aromacolors.
Chancellor allocates £7.4bn to Defra in Spending Review
In its latest Spending Review, Government has set aside £7.4 billion for Defra in 2028-29.
Tesco achieves continued market share gains in Q1 results
According to Tesco’s newly published Q1 trading statement, food sales at the supermarket were up by 5.9% over the 13 weeks ended 24th May 2025.
Meat Awards judging is now underway for 2025
The judging process for the 2025 Meat Management Meat Industry Awards has officially begun, as hundreds of meat products undergo evaluation across 11 categories.
Food manufacturer confidence takes a negative turn
UK food manufacturers have posted a “disappointing” first quarter sales result, according to software provider Unleashed.
Consumers spend with caution as they navigate “financial uncertainty”
The BRC has released the latest retail figures for the four weeks to 31st May 2025, finding that food sales increased by 3.6% year-on-year.
NFU finds “modest” farm income gains are “fragile”
The latest farming income figures have been published by Defra, with the NFU labelling the gains as “fragile”.
CCF urges Government to prioritise the UK food supply chain
The CCF has issued a letter to Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner MP, calling for immediate action to establish a robust food resilience plan for the UK.
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.
Rhug Estate in the spotlight at Wales Food and Drink Awards
Lord Newborough, owner of Rhug Estate, was named ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the Wales Food and Drink Awards 2025 in recognition of his contribution to the Welsh food industry.
Fresh produce EU import checks scrapped ahead of SPS deal
Government will scrap border checks on fruit and vegetables imported from the European Union in an early move to “ease trade” ahead of its new SPS deal with the EU.
Ready meal manufacturer boosts profits to £5.3m
Ready meal manufacturer Charlie Bigham’s published its annual results for the year ended 31st August 2024, reporting a rise in revenue of 8.8%.
Jason’s Sourdough invests in £36m Leicester facility
UK sourdough producer Jason’s Sourdough has unveiled a new £36m facility, which it said would double its production capacity and create 380 jobs.
Awards Review
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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