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Nomination deadline for UK Sausage Week competition approaches
The deadline for product nominations for this year’s UK Sausage Week is fast approaching, with all entries to be nominated by Friday 7th August.
IGD finds 71% of consumer grocery shopping trips affected by hot weather
The Institute of Grocery Distribution’s Shoppervista Research has found that the ongoing UK heatwave has affected grocery choices, as consumers looked for lighter meals and convenient foods.
Food inflation slows as BRC warns cost pressures remain
Over the 1st-7th July 2026 period, the British Retail Consortium reported a year-on-year decrease in food inflation to 2.2%.
ABF grocery sales reflect “good growth” across international brands
UK food producer Associated British Foods has provided an update on trading during the second half of the financial year, which will end on 13th September 2025.
A.F. Blakemore appointed M&S Food primary wholesale provider
M&S Food has revealed that it has appointed A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd as its primary wholesale partner for third party branded products.
Natara to acquire ingredients company Treatt for £156.6m
Global ingredients manufacturer Natara has reached an agreement with the board of directors at natural flavouring company Treatt Plc to acquire the business for £156.6 million.
Shopper confidence falls for third consecutive month
According to figures from the British Retail Consortium, food sales were up 4.7% on the year in August, while shopper confidence remains low.
PM appoints Defra Minister in cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Kier Starmer has appointed Emma Reynolds as Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
FSA launches consultation on first proposed CBD food product authorisations
The FSA has launched a public consultation on the proposed recommendation to authorise the first cannabidiol food products as novel foods in Great Britain.
ONS finds food value sales up 1.3% in July
Food store volume sales dropped 0.2% during the month of July, the Office for National Statistics has found.
Bakkavor H1 2025 revenue exceeds £1bn
Bakkavor Group Plc published its results for the 26 weeks ended 28th June 2025, reporting a 9.8% increase on the year to its adjusted operating profit.
Convenience foods “performed well” as seafood production disrupted
Hilton Foods Group Plc has published its interim results for the 26 weeks ending 29th June 2025, revealing that its seafood performance had been impacted by “softer demand”.
Finalists revealed for 2025 Women In Meat Industry Awards
Voting for the 2025 Women In Meat Industry Awards has concluded and the finalists have been officially unveiled ahead of the ceremony on Friday 21st November.
Kraft Heinz to split into two companies
Global food company Kraft Heinz has announced that its board of directors has approved a plan to separate the business into two independent companies.
Nestlé appoints Philipp Navratil as CEO
Nestlé has announced the departure of its CEO Laurent Freixe, as Philipp Navratil is appointed to the role.
Asda Q2 results show best quarterly performance since Q1 2024
Total revenue is down by 0.2% year-on-year, but the supermarket reported that investment in lower prices has strengthened like-for-like sales during the quarter.
“Strong” demand as UK dairy exports reach £1.1bn
According to analysis by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, the total value of UK dairy exports in the first half of 2025 increased 20% on the same period last year.
BRC appoints new board chair
The British Retail Consortium has appointed Jo Whitfield CBE as chair, as Eve Williams is appointed to the board.
Arla revenue reaches €7.4bn revenue in H1 2025
In the first half of 2025, dairy cooperative Arla Foods said it achieved a “solid” half-year performance.
Government policy decisions lower food manufacturer confidence
The Food and Drink Federation has published its latest State of Industry report, finding that confidence among food manufacturers remains “concerningly low”.
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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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