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FDF sets out SPS deal priorities for Government
The Food and Drink Federation has set out ten priorities for UK food and drink manufacturers for the new sanitary and phytosanitary agreement with the EU.
Finlay’s Food rebrands to Bako
Bako Group Ltd has announced that Finlay’s Food, which was acquired in 2024, will now trade as Bako.
Cereal bar manufacturer opens £3m facility
Bakeit Food, founder of cereal bar brand Boka, has opened a £3 million granola manufacturing facility in Winchester, Hampshire.
Tate & Lyle reports “good start” to the financial year
Global food supplier Tate & Lyle Plc has released its trading update, stating that trading was “in line with expectations”.
PepsiCo invests £13m into Doritos factory
Food manufacturer PepsiCo has invested £13 million into its Coventry factory, which produces crisps for the snacking brand Doritos.
Unilever reports rise in sales volumes and expects further growth
Unilever has released its results for the first half of 2024, reporting that its sales volumes were up 2.6%.
The Compleat Food Group “confident” it will be net zero by 2035
UK manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has published its first ESG report, which it said “reaffirms its commitment to sustainable food production”.
Northern Ireland food manufacturers to benefit from £46m Government grant
Northern Ireland Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a £46 million Agri-Food Investment Initiative to support local agri-food processors.
Greencore reports a “continued strong profit” performance
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore has published its trading update for the 13 weeks ended 28th June 2024.
Project HELIX delivers £491m to the food industry
Project HELIX, which offers Welsh food companies technical and commercial support, has reportedly delivered over £491 million to the sector since 2016.
UK Sausage Week competition confirms extended deadline of 2nd August
Organisers of the 2024 UKSW have confirmed the nomination deadline will be extended to Friday 2nd August.
Lidl to invest £1.5bn in British beef industry
Lidl GB said it will invest £1.5 billion into the British beef industry over the next five years as part of its commitment to sourcing 100% British beef.
Voting shortlist coming soon for Women In Meat Industry Awards
Organisers of the Women In Meat Industry Awards have announced that nominations are closed, with online voting to start in August.
Industry responds to King’s Speech
Following the King’s Speech, the food industry has responded to the plans and Bills put forward by the new Labour Government.
Regal Foods acquires Love Cheesecakes
UK food manufacturer Regal Food Products Group Plc has acquired artisan cheesecake maker Love Cheesecakes.
“Downward leg of inflation is nearly over”, says IGD
IGD has released a Viewpoint report, ‘New Government, new direction?’, predicting the ‘levelling off’ of food inflation in 2025.
Elin Roberts appointed co-CEO of Better Nature Tempeh
Wholefood brand Better Nature Tempeh has appointed co-founder Elin Roberts as its co-CEO.
Kantar reports a rise in take-home grocery sales
Kantar has published its latest supermarket share update, reporting a 2.2% increase in take-home grocery sales.
Eurofins acquires food testing company Salamon & Seaber
Eurofins Food & Water Testing UK has acquired an analytical testing consultancy which focuses on the safety of imported products including food.
Allergen-free food manufacturer receives £2m investment
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II has completed its first investment since the launch of the £660 million fund in March this year.
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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