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The Tofoo Co acquires German plant-based manufacturer
UK tofu brand The Tofoo Co Ltd has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Topas, a German-based manufacturer of organic plant-based products.
NFU calls for “sensible approach” to SPS deal
The National Farmers’ Union has highlighted a need for a “sensible, phased transitional approach” to alignment with the EU as part of the future sanitary and phytosanitary agreement.
Deadline week for Food Awards product nominations and voting
The final deadline for product entry nominations into the annual FMT Food Industry Awards is this week, at midnight on Wednesday 4th February.
Lidl to open hundreds of stores in 2024
Discounter Lidl GB has announced that it will celebrate its 30th anniversary by opening hundreds of new stores across the UK.
Stephanie Hildon appointed Ginsters managing director
Cornwall-based pasty company Ginsters has revealed that Stephanie Hildon has been appointed managing director.
Climate change has “huge impact” on food security, says Scottish Bakers
Scottish Bakers has expressed its food security concerns following “extreme weather” in the UK ahead of its annual conference in May.
Border strategy is “incompetent and expensive”, says FPC boss
The Fresh Produce Consortium criticised the UK border strategy, which has now come into force.
“Profound shortage” of skills in food sector – IGD report
A new report from IGD has outlined the industry’s challenges to growth and the problem of labour shortages.
Oscar Mayer proposes 135 staff redundancies
Chilled ready meals manufacturer Oscar Mayer has entered a consultancy with its employees, proposing 135 staff redundancies.
Ornua reports “solid trading performance” with €3.4bn turnover
Dairy co-operative Ornua, which owns Irish butter company Kerrygold, has published its financial results for the year ending 30th December 2023.
Waitrose senior executive to step down
The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has announced that executive finance director Bérangère Michel will be stepping down from her position.
Sainsbury’s reports record market share gains
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has revealed its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 2nd March 2024, reporting record market share gains.
ABF reports increased revenue in 2024 interim results
ABF has revealed its interim results for the 24 weeks ended 2nd March 2024, reporting “good momentum” in food business.
Employee satisfaction higher than average in Welsh food sector
According to a survey, Welsh medium-sized businesses in the food sector are performing above average in terms of employee satisfaction.
IGD report identifies “key levers” to influence healthier choices
IGD has released a report summarising the findings of a study into nudging healthier consumer choices in stores.
AHDB proposes using residual potato levy funds for industry
AHDB will ask Ministers to consider using residual potato levy funds to support seven industry projects through a grant to GB Potatoes.
Asda increases pre-tax earnings by 24% to £1bn
UK supermarket Asda has published its full year results for the period ending 31st December 2023.
Shoppers increase spending on snacks – Kantar
Market research firm Kantar has published its latest supermarket share update, reporting a record spend in confectionary.
ASA investigates environmental claims in food adverts
ASA has announced that it will be starting proactive enquiries into the use of environmental claims in food advertisements.
Food Retailer of the Year: who will win the title in 2024?
Anticipation is building around which one of seven UK supermarkets will be crowned ‘Food Retailer of the Year’ at the 2024 FMT Industry Awards ceremony in June.
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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