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SPS agreement risks weakening Britain’s food security, says FPC
The Fresh Produce Consortium has warned that the fresh produce supply chain could see major costs and disruption as a result of the Government’s UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary agreement.
Dairy and meat have downward effect on inflation, finds ONS
The latest inflation data has been released by the Office for National Statistics, finding that the food category made the largest, partially offsetting, downward contribution to inflation.
FSS appoints CEO to replace Geoff Ogle
Food Standards Scotland has appointed Catherine Topley as its new chief executive.
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.
Government says commitment to farmers is “steadfast”
Government has announced that during the first week of December, it injected more than £343 million into the rural economy to benefit over 31,000 farmers.
FDF report finds confidence in food manufacturers “remained steady”
The Food and Drink Federation has released its latest State of Industry report, finding that confidence “remained steady” among food manufacturers in Q3.
OFC25 names Inspiring Innovators for inaugural programme
The Oxford Farming Conference has announced six speakers for its inaugural Inspiring Innovators programme.
Defra publishes 2024 UK Food Security Report
Defra has published its UK Food Security Report 2024, reporting that extreme weather events continue to have a “significant effect” on domestic production.
ShelfWatch Phase 3 results “disappointing”, says NFU Scotland
NFU Scotland has published the results for Phase 3 of its ShelfWatch initiative, finding a decline in Scottish-branded produce across almost all retailers.
Kantar reports pre-Christmas jump in premium lines
Take-home sales at the grocers increased by 2.5% over the four weeks to 1st December 2024 as shoppers get ready for Christmas, according to the latest data from Kantar.
New director appointed to lead Food Systems Institute
The University of Nottingham has appointed Dr Peter Noy as the new director of the Food Systems Institute.
Open Farm Sunday cultivates connections at the House of Lords
Leading figures from food and farming gathered at the House of Lords recently for a reception celebrating 18 successful years of Open Farm Sunday.
Scottish food businesses secure funding to accelerate healthier product innovation
A number of food and drink businesses in Scotland have been awarded funding from a new grant developed to support Scotland’s foodservice sector.
BRC finds grocery sales up as retail sales decline
The British Retail Consortium has looked at retail spending over the four weeks to 23rd November, finding grocery spending was up despite a fall in total retail sales.
Arla speaks out on Bovaer controversy
Last week Arla Foods announced that it would be running a trial of a cow feed supplement called Bovaer® in the United Kingdom, which has proven controversial.
Greencore profits up by 27.7% after “strong” year
Food manufacturer Greencore Group Plc has published its results for the 52-week period ended 27th September 2024, reporting a “stronger than expected” performance.
Unilever undergoes £40m investment to increase production
Unilever’s largest food factory in Burton has undergone a £40 million transformation to bring production of its condiments business into one hub.
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.
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