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Mars invests £190m in UK chocolate facility
Global confectionary brand Mars Incorporated has unveiled a £190 million investment in its Slough factory, which it said will transform the location into a manufacturing hub.
Meat industry awards product nominations deadline approaches
Product nominations and awards voting are currently still live online for this year’s Meat Management Meat Industry Awards and will finally close on Friday 12th June.
Report finds 71% of consumers concerned about UPF health impacts
Research development firm Vypr has published its latest Consumer Horizon report, which tracks UK grocery and consumer trends in 2026.
Aldi to invest £1.1bn in British egg production
Aldi has committed to an investment of £1.1 billion into British egg production over five years, with the intention to “support supplier stability and growth”.
Own-brand nitrite-free ham range unveiled on Waitrose shelves
Waitrose has unveiled its own-brand ‘Made Without Nitrites’ ham range, as searches for nitrite free ham increased by 350% on the year on the Waitrose website.
Danone spotlights dairy in “strong” Q1 results
Global food manufacturer Danone has reported sales of €6,708 million during the first quarter, up by 2.7% on a like-for-like basis.
Food prices rise 3.7% on the year, finds ONS
The Office for National Statistics has published the latest consumer prices index, reporting upward effects on inflation from fish, meat, chocolate and confectionary.
ABF grocery profit falls 18% to £691m
Associated British Food has published its results for the 24 weeks ended 28th February 2026, reporting a 20% fall in grocery adjusted operating profit.
Defra invests £1.5m in UK seafood exports
Government has announced a £1.5 million boost to its Seafood Exports Package, which could see Cornish crab, British scallops and Dover sole reach more plates worldwide.
Warburtons invests £100m in bakery facilities
UK bakery brand Warburtons has announced it will invest more than £100 million as it acquires the former Rathbones bakery site in Wakefield.
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.
Expanded energy scheme “missed opportunity” to bolster food production, says NFU
The National Farmers’ Union has stated that Government missed the opportunity to ease financial pressures on food producers following the expansion of the BICS.
Shoppers opt for own-label products amid inflation rises
According to market research firm Circana, sales of own-brand grocery products could “further accelerate” as rising inflation causes brands to increase prices.
Tesco reports £3.15bn profit in 2024/25
In its financial results for the year ended 28th February 2026, UK supermarket Tesco achieved a group adjusted operating profit of £3.15 billion, up 0.6% on the year.
Kerrygold maintains “market-leading” position despite global volatility, says Ornua
Irish dairy co-operative Ornua published its financial results for the 12 months ending 27th December 2025, reporting a group turnover of €3.5 billion.
BRC finds Easter gatherings boosted March food sales
Food sales increased by 6.8% year-on-year in March, above the 12-month average of 4.3% growth, however, the outlook remains “uncertain” according to the British Retail Consortium.
Morrisons to cut staff at its head office
UK supermarket Morrisons has confirmed that a number of staff at its Bradford head office are at risk of redundancy as part of a restructure.
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.
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.
New guidance on free sugars and the potential future of HFSS
As new technical guidance clarifies how free sugars would be calculated under the 2018 UK Nutrient Profiling Model, food manufacturers face fresh complexity. Lewis Wallis of Campden BRI explains what the changes mean and how businesses can continue to create products consumers love while staying on the right side of regulation.
Weight-loss medications: what changing appetites mean for the food industry
Angie Jefferson, strategic projects manager at the British Nutrition Foundation looks at the impact of weight-loss medications on consumer trends and how the drugs could reshape the future food landscape.
The Nutrient Profiling Model: fit for purpose?
Make no mistake: the new Nutrient Profiling Model (2018NPM) will have a profoundly damaging impact on sales and consumption of foods high in essential nutrients, says PTF director general Rod Addy.
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