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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.
FSA and FSS identify future food trends in new report
A report from the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland has identified the food technologies most likely to reach the UK public within ten years.
PepsiCo invests £3.6m in solar panel installation
Food manufacturer PepsiCo UK has announced a £3.6 million investment in a solar power project at its Southern Distribution Centre in Leicester.
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).
Christmas sales “fared better” as retailers had “challenging year”
According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), December food sales were below the 3-month average growth of 2.1%.
Walker’s Shortbread gains Royal Warrant
Scottish manufacturer Walker’s Shortbread has announced that it has received a Royal Warrant.
Record Christmas spend as customers splash out on premium lines
According to the latest data from market research firm Kantar, household grocery spend hit a “record high” during Christmas as customers spent an average of £460.
Bakkavor “disappointed” with continued Spalding strike action
Mike Edwards, CEO of food manufacturer Bakkavor, has stated that Unite the Union had been “encouraging its members to maintain strike action”, calling the action “disruptive”.
London Fish and Meat Markets agree terms on new future site
The London Fish Merchants’ Association, Smithfield Market Tenants’ Association and the City of London Corporation have released statements regarding new trading sites.
Strikes at Princes Food look set to escalate
Strikes at Princes Food UK’s factories across the country could see hundreds of Unite Union’s members head to the picket line in January.
Food exports “continued to fall” in Q3, finds FDF
The Food and Drink Federation has released its Trade Snapshot for Q3, finding that the US remained one of the UK’s biggest trade markets.
BRC says increased retail costs “cannot simply be absorbed”
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released the latest data on consumer price inflation and retail sales, finding that food sales had increased as CPI reached 2.6%.
Aldi invests £650m in 2025 expansion plans
UK discounter Aldi is set to invest around £650 million across Britain as part of its 2025 expansion plans, as it aims to open 1,500 new stores.
Product entry and voting for FMT Food Industry Awards underway
The annual FMT Food Industry Awards recognise the excellence of processors, manufacturers, retailers, suppliers and people across the UK food sector.
Applications for life-changing scholarships open in January
Applications for 2026 Nuffield Farming Scholarships will open on 29th January 2025, offering members of the food, farming, horticulture and rural industries the chance to study a topic they are passionate about.
Obituary: Sir Jim Walker CBE
Walker’s Shortbread has announced that Sir James Nicol Walker CBE passed away in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Sunday 15th December, 2024.
Obituary: Mark Norton
Food Management Today is saddened to report the passing of Mark Norton, managing director and owner of the Prima Bakeries Group.
Meat Contacts directory for 2025 now available
The newly published Meat Contacts directory is available to order online to ensure delivery for the new year.
Activist group appeal dismissed by High Court, says BPC
Claims from an activist group that the Defra Secretary was acting unlawfully in allowing so-called “fast-growing” chickens have been dismissed by the High Court.
AHDB pilot to measure environmental impact of UK food producers
The AHDB baselining pilot will aim to measure the environmental impact of 170 producers across Great Britain.
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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