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Luke Kempner to host 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards
Organisers of the 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards have unveiled comedian, actor and impressionist Luke Kempner as the host of this year’s awards ceremony.
NFU says producers “already seeing impact” of global instability
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has written to the Prime Minister to warn that tensions in the Middle East are already pushing up the cost of key farm inputs.
Simon Ball appointed Nomad Foods president
UK frozen food company Nomad Foods Limited has appointed Simon Ball as president UK & Ireland, effective 23rd March 2026.
New research to help solve sector’s £14bn productivity gap
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released a report observing a need for greater investment in the UK food industry.
SOFHT partners with youth charity to boost food education
SOFHT has announced a collaboration with youth charity OnSide to develop a project to help young people to understand the food chain and learn essential cooking skills.
Study looks at influences on Gen Z food choices
A new study from AHDB explores Gen Z attitudes to food, influences on their shopping behaviour and where they are sourcing this information from.
UK dairy farmers join retailers in methane-reduction trial
Retailers Morrisons, Tesco and Aldi have joined UK dairy cooperative Arla to reduce methane emissions.
Wholesalers express concerns in letter to PM
Wholesalers have written to the PM to voice concerns around the impact of the Budget, which they say will “threaten the long-term sustainability” of the supply chain.
Asda appoints Allan Leighton as executive chair
Asda has announced that Allan Leighton has been appointed executive chair, succeeding Lord Stuart Rose.
Avara Foods heralds “progress across the board”
Avara Foods, one of the UK’s largest food producers, has published it’s 2024 ‘For Good’ Responsible Business Report.
New BFFF president calls for industry-wide debate on frozen food temperatures
Karen McQuade, the president of the British Frozen Food Federation has called for members to engage in the debate around raising the standard temperature for frozen food.
Myton Food Group and Morrisons reach net zero farming milestone
Morrisons has calculated emissions across farms supplying its supermarkets. Almost half of the volume in Morrisons’ pork supply has been assessed, along with 30% of potatoes.
Discounter’s UK boss warns retailers are ‘reeling’ from autumn Budget tax increases
Lidl GB’s CEO, Ryan McDonnell, has spoken out, following the Budget’s tax increases warning that it anticipates having to address: “Tens of millions of pounds” in extra costs.”
Farmers take their protest against “destructive” IHT changes to Westminster
Farmers protested against the Government’s changes to Inheritance Tax, with the NFU labelling the action as: “Nothing short of a stab in the back”.
AHDB and GB Potatoes sign agreement
The potatoes sector is to benefit from the delivery of seven industry projects funded by residual levy reserves, after an agreement between AHDB and GB Potatoes.
Levy board seeks new chair as Saphir stands down
A successor is being sought to replace the current chair of the AHDB, with Nicholas Saphir standing down from the role at the end of March 2025.
Little Moons to close Kettering facility
UK ice cream manufacturer Little Moons is considering the closure of its factory in Kettering, with staff currently being consulted.
Changes at Food Management Today
Yandell Publishing Ltd., who own and publish the title Food Management Today (FMT) has confirmed various changes to the portfolio.
Lidl investments to exceed five-year target by £6 billion
UK discounter Lidl has revealed it is on track to invest a total of £21 billion in the British food industry, exceeding its original five-year commitment of £15 billion by 40%.
British dairy exporters showcase products in China
Dairy and pork exporters joined the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board at Food and Hospitality China (FHC) trade show.
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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