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UK plant-based market “showing stagnation” – Circana report
Market research company Circana has detailed how the plant-based food industry still has “significant headroom for growth” despite being “firmly established” in Europe.
FDF Scotland calls for cross-party action to strengthen food sector
According to the Food and Drink Federation Scotland, food manufacturers are under “sustained pressure” from rising costs across energy, packing, ingredients and National Insurance contributions.
Co-op Group proposes merger with Southern Co-op
The boards of the Co-op Group and Southern Co-op have announced proposals to combine and create a larger co-operative society.
UK Sausage Week to commence in late October
This year’s UK Sausage Week initiative will take place over the 27th October-2nd November period, following its successful return in 2024.
Consumers reach for high protein dairy products
Data from AHDB has found that over the last year, the dairy sector experienced “modest” value growth of 2%, despite a 0.5% decline in volume.
Asda Q1 2025 revenue down 5.9% on the year
UK supermarket Asda has updated its trading performance for the first quarter ending 31st March 2025, revealing a decline in like-for-like sales.
Online grocery to be worth $646bn by 2029, says IGD
IGD has released its latest Online Retail Trends Report, which showed that online is set to remain the fastest growing retail channel globally through to 2029.
2025 Women In Meat Industry Awards to be hosted by Rory Bremner and Julie Peasgood
Organisers of the Women In Meat Industry Awards have announced that Rory Bremner will host the 2025 ceremony, with support from Julie Peasgood.
Shopping baskets shrink as consumers spend less on groceries
NielsenIQ has released its Total Till data for the four weeks ending 17th May 2025, finding that sales growth had decreased to 3% from the previous month’s 9.6%.
Macphie invests £100k in Dubai expansion
Scottish ingredients manufacturer Macphie has unveiled plans to open a Customer Centre in Dubai as part of its expansion into the Middle Eastern market.
M&S to create over 550 jobs with new food store investments
UK retailer Marks & Spencer plans to open 12 new stores, which it said would create over 550 new jobs.
Grocery inflation rises to 4.1%
According to market research firm Kantar’s supermarket share update, grocery inflation was at its highest rate in over a year.
Saputo Dairy UK secures a Royal Warrant
Saputo Dairy UK was granted a Royal Warrant from His Majesty The King, having previously held a Royal Warrant from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for more than 20 years.
Tate & Lyle achieves “robust” full year performance
In its full year results, food supplier Tate & Lyle reported a 4% increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation.
Tesco UK chief executive to depart from role
Tesco has announced that its UK CEO, Matthew Barnes, has stepped down from his role to pursue other opportunities.
M&S food sales reach £9bn in 2025
UK retailer Marks & Spencer has reported its full year results for the 52 weeks ended 29th March 2025, with its pre-tax profit up 22.2% on the year.
Meat Awards product nomination deadline is tonight
Organisers of the meat industry’s biggest awards initiative have urged the food sector to submit product nominations ahead of tonight’s [Friday 23rd May] deadline.
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.
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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