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Precision-bred banana approved for marketing by Defra
A Norwich-based biotechnology company has created a slow-browning banana, which the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has approved for marketing.
Further cell-cultivated guidance released by food standards bodies
The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland have published a package of supplementary guidance for businesses developing cell-cultivated products.
Waitrose refreshes ‘Good Health’ logo as consumers avoid ultra-processed foods
UK retailer Waitrose has changed its ingredient and nutritional criteria for its ‘Good Health’ logo, which it said would “shift the focus” towards ingredient transparency.
Hilton Foods reports good performance despite “disappointing” seafood category
In its interim results for the 26 weeks to 28th June 2026, Hilton Food Group reported good performance from its fresh prepared food and core meat categories.
Meat Industry Awards winners revealed for 2026
Members of the UK meat industry gathered on Thursday evening 3rd September to unveil the winners of this year’s Meat Management Meat Industry Awards.
Valeo Foods to sell Ireland arm to former CEO
Valeo Foods Group has announced that it has agreed the sale of its Irish ambient food business, Valeo Foods Ireland, to an investor group.
Women In Meat Industry Awards 2026 finalists published online
Following a substantial response to the voting period, the finalists for the 2026 Women In Meat Industry Awards have been confirmed and are now available to view online.
Scottish Government posts call for evidence on grocery price caps
Scottish Government has published a consultation paper seeking views on the proposed legal price caps on essential food items sold by supermarkets amid push-back from industry.
Colman’s Mustard to be sold ahead of Unilever and McCormick merger
McCormick and Unilever have confirmed that English mustard brand Colman’s will be put up for sale as the two brands discuss the merging of their operations.
Public Procurement Taskforce welcomed by NFU Scotland
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has welcomed the launch of the Scottish Government’s Public Procurement Taskforce, stating that it represents an opportunity to get more Scottish food onto plates.
UK Salmonella cases linked to imported eggs rises to 259
The UK Health Security Agency is working with the Food Standards Agency to continue to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis t5.9411 in the UK.
M&S Farms to assess cattle welfare using AI system
M&S Food has employed AI-powered monitoring systems to monitor animal welfare across 46 of its dairy farms.
Yogurt brand Müller reports profit rise of £34m
In its annual financial results for the year ended 31st December 2025, dairy brand Müller reported revenue growth from £2.4 billion in 2024 to £2.6 billion in 2025.
Arla achieves €7.6bn revenue in H1 2026
Arla Foods has posted its financial results for the first half of the year, reporting “healthy global demand” for dairy alongside revenue growth of 6.7%.
Consumer searches for collagen products up on Ocado
Online retailer Ocado has published research showing that searches for ‘collagen’ on its website were up 38% year-on-year.
Asda Income Tracker warns of reduced spending power from lower income families
UK retailer Asda’s latest Income Tracker has found that spending power in the lowest earning income group declined on the year as essential costs put pressure on consumers.
Women In Meat Industry Awards voting deadline is tomorrow
The final deadline for voting in the 2026 Women In Meat Industry Awards is tomorrow evening 26th August, say organisers, as a substantial number of votes have already been reported.
Falling food inflation “welcome news” for shoppers, says IGD
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has warned that food inflation could rise in the coming months, despite falling to 1.3% in July.
FDF report calls for urgent action to rebuild food business confidence
In its latest State of Industry report, the Food and Drink Federation has found that business confidence in the sector remained pessimistic for a ninth consecutive quarter.
Women In Meat Industry Awards voting deadline approaches
Meat industry colleagues and suppliers are encouraged to vote for those on the nominations list in this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards, as the Wednesday 26th August voting deadline draws near.
View the 2026 FMT Awards review e-magazine
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.
“Resilience is not an unlimited resource”
NFU acting Livestock Board chair Clare Wise calls for Government to step in to help farmers facing unprecedented pressures from drought, disease and rising costs.
Yandell Publishing marks 40 years in food media
Family-owned business Yandell Publishing, the company behind specialist media and events brands including Food Management Today and Meat Management, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month.
Unlocking the power of human connection in the food industry
In a world of data, it is relationships, trust and collaboration that add depth of understanding, says Philip Durham, UK business unit director at food sourcing platform Atlante.
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Revolutionise your sterilisation: how the Static Steriflow solves real production challenges
Interfood Technology talks to Food Management Today about the Static Steriflow, engineered for versatility and reliability in food production environments.
Interfood Technology: SAIREM’s RF tempering of white fish blocks
Interfood Technology speaks to Food Management Today about how SAIREM reduces drip loss using radio-frequency electromagnetic energy.
Comprehensive solutions for every food manufacturing challenge
Reiser UK believes the key to developing and enhancing effective processing and packaging solutions lies in listening to the needs of manufacturers.
