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Scottish chocolate manufacturer secures export funding
Scottish chocolate manufacturer Coco Chocolatier has secured a funding package from Virgin Money, backed by UK Export Finance, to support international expansion.
BRC responds to £1bn Government investment in youth employment drive
The British Retail Consortium has warned that industry needs a “joined-up approach”, as Government revealed a youth employment drive.
Paul McLaughlin appointed Red Tractor CEO
Farming assurance scheme Red Tractor has appointed Paul McLaughlin as chief executive, following the announcement of Jim Moseley’s retirement.
Lidl to increase fibre in grocery products
UK discounter Lidl has announced a fibre strategy, aiming to increase the tonnage of total fibre sold by 20% by 2026.
Report highlights customers look for provenance in frozen food
A retail report has revealed that customers choose frozen food for health and convenience reasons, rather than affordability.
Princes reaches above inflation pay agreement with GMB
Global food producer Princes has announced that it has reached a mutual pay agreement with the GMB Union, giving a 3% pay increase to members across UK sites.
Co-op reveals £820k fund to back British farmers
UK retailer Co-op has announced further backing for British farmers with a fund to support sustainable farming efforts.
Tesco partners with supplier Cranswick to launch pig sustainability group
UK supermarket Tesco has partnered with poultry processor Cranswick to relaunch its Tesco Sustainable Pig Group.
The Black Farmer secures £1m funding for retail expansion
Food brand The Black Farmer Ltd has secured a £1 million funding line to expand into high street retail.
FDF responds to HFSS advertising ban delay
The Food and Drink Federation has responded to what appear to be further delays and lack of clarification on HFSS advertising guidance.
Bakkavor performance “ahead of market expectations”
Food manufacturer Bakkavor has said its 2024 performance was “strong” as its group revenue growth increased by 5.1% on the year.
Retailers “must build on global trends”, IGD finds
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has released a new report highlighting key grocery trends for 2025.
“Food inflation persists”, says FDF on latest ONS statistics
ONS has released data on consumer price inflation for December 2024, noting that downward inflation contributions came from bread and cereals.
Central Foods acquired by Gressingham Group
UK frozen foods supplier Central Foods has been acquired by food producer the Gressingham Group.
Sainsbury’s sales growth up 4.1% during Q3
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s achieved its “biggest ever Christmas” as it won grocery market share for the fifth consecutive Christmas.
FMT Food Industry Awards nominations and voting sees positive response
The FMT Food Industry Awards have returned for 2025, with the awards ceremony and luncheon set to take place on Thursday 26th June at the 5-star Royal Garden Hotel in London.
Hilton Foods “confident” in 2025 outlook after “strong performance” in 2024
Hilton Food Group Plc has revealed that it experienced “continued strong volume growth” across all regions during the 52-week period to 29th December 2024.
M&S Christmas sales growth “driven by investment”
Marks and Spencer achieved an increase of 8.7% in food sales over the Christmas period, the retailer has reported.
Tesco achieves “strong growth” in market share
UK retailer Tesco has released its Q3 and Christmas Trading Statement for 2024/25, revealing that it experienced volume growth ahead of the market.
JBT acquires food processing equipment manufacturer Marel
Iceland-based multi national food processing equipment manufacturer Marel has been acquired by John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT).
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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