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Andrew Yaxley appointed Tesco Ireland and Northern Ireland CEO
UK supermarket Tesco has announced the appointment of Andrew Yaxley as CEO of Tesco Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Middledale Foods to invest £600k in ingredients business expansion
Ingredients supplier Middledale Foods has announced it will invest £600k in expanding its business following the “strongest financial performance” in the company’s history.
CMA suggests Aldi and Lidl should be subject to same rules as major supermarkets
The Competition and Markets Authority has proposed that discounters Aldi and Lidl should be covered under the same land agreement rules as the UK’s largest supermarkets.
Food Industry Awards winners announced at 5-star ceremony
The winners of the 2026 Food Management Today Food Industry Awards were officially unveiled at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, during an exclusive awards ceremony.
Arla highlights “nutrition gap” in Britain
Arla Food Ingredients has announced an initiative set to combine consumer insight with a review of national nutrition data compiled by the British Nutrition Foundation to create a view of how the UK eats.
IGD predicts high grocery spend as shoppers watch World Cup from home
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has spotlighted an opportunity for retailers to drive sales during the World Cup, as 36% of UK adults said they were tempted to spend more on groceries to celebrate.
Impact of GLP-1s on food sales is “significant”, finds Numerator
Research from Worldpanel by Numerator has found that the number of British households with a GLP-1 user has tripled in two years, with sales of crisps and chocolate “heavily impacted” by the increase.
Product entry deadline extended for Meat Awards
To accommodate as many products as possible, organisers of the annual meat industry awards have extended the final deadline for products to be nominated until Thursday 18th June.
FSA warns producer’s frozen food range “unsafe to eat”
The Food Standards Agency has issued a food alert after all frozen products from food producer Inarah’s Frozen Food Ltd were labelled as unsafe to eat.
Boparan Private Office announces acquisition of Brace’s Bakery
Family-owned Welsh bakery business Brace’s Bakery has been acquired by Boparan Private Office in a deal that will save hundreds of jobs at the company.
Asda announces results of “healthier choices” trials
Results from Asda’s two-year partnership with research organisation Nesta have shown its in-store trials have delivered sales growth in healthier products.
FDF urges Government not to make changes to Nutrient Profiling Model
The Food and Drink Federation has revealed that its members’ products have reduced salt content by 18%, sugar content by 19% and calories by 17% over the last five years.
UK businesses unprepared for global disruption, finds Scala
Global supply chain and logistics consultancy Scala has warned that with the ongoing Iran conflict “weighing heavily” on the economic outlook, many UK businesses could be “financially unprepared”.
Nomad Foods announces £2.2m investment in Lowestoft factory
Frozen foods company Nomad Foods has said it is investing in a new potato waffle production line at its Lowestoft site as part of a broader long-term productivity programme.
High Court rules FSA meat inspection charges unlawful
The judgment on the FSA charges followed claims for a judicial review being brought by AIMS and the BMPA.
Nominations now live for the 2026 Women In Meat Industry Awards
The annual Women In Meat Industry Awards is the biggest and most important initiative which recognises the significant and growing contribution that women make across the meat sector.
NFU Scotland calls for support for domestic food production
The National Farmers’ Union Scotland has warned that pressure to drive food prices down could undermine long-term food security.
Excitement builds for 5-star FMT Food Industry Awards ceremony
Organisers of the 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards are encouraging the sector to secure the final few tickets to this year’s business lunch and awards ceremony on Friday 12th June, as anticipation for the event grows.
Manufacturers increasing organic ingredients in products
Research from food technology firm Point74 revealed that there has been an increase in organic ingredients being used across mainstream food product development.
Asda Q1 2026 results show performance “edging forwards”
Q1 results show total sales revenues at Asda fell by 1.5% year-on-year, but improved like-for-like sales over the period offer some relief.
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.
Healthy diets need practical, accessible solutions. Frozen food is ready to deliver.
Rupert Ashby, chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), explains why frozen food will play a key role in helping people across the UK eat a healthier diet.
Supporting seafood careers through skills and training
Seafish onshore training advisor, Richard Wardell, outlines some of the training opportunities available through the organisation for workers in the onshore sectors of the seafood industry.
How geopolitical volatility is impacting the food and drink industry
As geopolitical tensions continue to impact costs, businesses must take a proactive approach, says Eliot Bassett, managing director at currency risk management service Lumon Corporate.
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