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Grocery inflation “steady” at 4.3% as shoppers make Easter purchases
The latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator has detailed how take-home sales at UK grocers increased by 4.4% in the four weeks to 22nd March 2026.
Government “must restore” food exports to pre-Brexit levels, finds report
In its 2025 Trade Snapshot, the Food and Drink Federation revealed that food and drink exports from the UK experienced “record value growth” last year, reaching £25.6 billion.
Councils to receive £155,000 to improve food procurement
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced that a selection of local authorities in England will be awarded £155,000 each to improve food procurement practices.
Tesco announces preliminary 2024/25 results
Tesco reveals better than expected results for 2024/25 but predicts operating profit will be down in 2025/26 due to increased “competitive intensity”.
Hilton Food Group results show volume growth
Hilton Foods has announced its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ending 29th December 2024.
AHDB aims to drive British dairy exports to Singapore
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has sent a trade development team to the FHA-Food & Beverage show in Singapore.
NFU Scotland sets out policy concerns in letter to Chancellor
NFU Scotland president Andrew Connon has written to Rachel Reeves MP urging Government to address fiscal policies impacting agriculture.
AHDB responds to Farm Assurance Review
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has published its response to the Farm Assurance Review.
Food Industry Awards finalists shortlist unveiled
Organisers of the 2025 FMT Food Industry Awards have revealed this year’s finalists ahead of the much anticipated awards ceremony on 26th June.
Industry reacts to US trade tariffs
Following the announcement by President Trump of a 10% tariff on all UK exports to the US, the NFU and AHDB have given comment.
Co-op delivers “strongly” while “economic challenges remain”
Co-op has released its results for the 52 weeks to 4th January 2025, reporting a £133 million increase in profit before tax.
Magnavale completes construction of Easton cold storage facility
Cold storage provider Magnavale unveiled its £140 million Easton facility, with the investment resulting in a site with 101,000 frozen pallet spaces.
Greencore to acquire Bakkavor for £1.2bn
Food manufacturer Bakkavor is to be purchased by manufacturer Greencore for £1.2 billion to create a company with a combined revenue of £4 billion.
UK unlocks live seafood exports to Vietnam
According to Defra, Vietnam has granted market access for British live seafood products.
Grocery inflation increases 3.5% on the year
Market research firm Kantar has released its supermarket share and inflation update, reporting price rises in chocolate, butter and spreads.
FSA receives £1.4m funding for new innovation hub
FSA has been awarded £1.4 million to support a new innovation hub as part of the RIO’s mission to promote a pro-innovation regulatory system.
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UK farming unions label potential US trade deal as “worrying”
The four UK farming unions have called on Government to stand up for UK agriculture in any trade negotiations with the US.
FDF launches report to tackle fall in food business confidence
Confidence among the UK’s 12,500 food and drink manufacturers is in “sharp decline”, as businesses are faced with a range of rising costs in 2025.
AHDB appoints Jonathan Eckley as director of international trade development
Jonathan Eckley has been appointed director of international trade development at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
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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