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Food prices up by 4.5% on the year
The Office for National Statistics released the latest consumer price inflation changes, finding that food prices rose by 4.5% over the 12 months to December 2025.
M&S calls for consistent fibre labelling
UK retailer Marks & Spencer has published a research paper titled Bridge Britain’s Fibre Gap, finding that a quarter of consumers struggle to identify fibre-rich food sources.
AHDB spotlights British dairy in supermarkets
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has rolled out its Let’s Eat Balanced campaign, aiming to help people understand the nutritional benefits of British dairy.
Ministers set out potential SFS next steps in written statement
The Welsh Government has issued a written statement regarding the Sustainable Farming Scheme, setting out some potential next steps.
“Record breaking year” expected for meat industry awards
Organisers of the UK meat industry’s biggest awards programme have reported that this year, product entry levels are expected to break records.
British food gains GI protection in Japan
Both the UK and Japanese Governments have completed the process to grant special protected status to British food products.
Lidl the “only retailer to achieve double-digit growth”, says Kantar
Market research firm Kantar has found that Lidl’s sales grew by 10.9% over the 12 weeks to February 2024, as grocery price inflation fell to 5.3%.
Sainsbury’s beef supply chain partners with Cogent Breeding
The ABP and Sainsbury’s Gamechanger beef supply chain has partnered with Cogent as a service provider to offer more cattle genetics.
Panellists revealed for 2024 City Food & Drink Lecture
Organisers of the City Food & Drink Lecture have unveiled speakers at the Q&A session following a keynote lecture from Simon Roberts.
“Good reason for optimism amid global uncertainty”, says FDEA boss
The FDEA has responded to research indicating that there is optimism within the food industry about future growth despite “increased costs”.
Arla reports a “positive outlook” for 2024 following “strong” growth in 2023
Arla Foods has reported “strong growth” in the second half of 2023, with the company reaffirming a positive outlook for the first half of 2024.
Nestlé reports “strong” organic growth in FY2023
Global food processor Nestlé has announced its full year results for 2023, reporting “strong” organic growth.
Tom Bradshaw appointed president of the NFU
The National Farmers’ Union has revealed that Tom Bradshaw has been elected as the new president of the NFU.
UK political parties asked to commit to Cold Chain Manifesto policies
The Cold Chain Federation has published its Cold Chain Manifesto ahead of this year’s General Election.
“We must see changes this year before more farms disappear” – NFU Conference
PM Rishi Sunak announced a new package of measures for farmers at NFU Conference following an address from NFU president Minette Batters.
Rural Minister calls for industry to partake in SFS consultation
Following a meeting with the Farming Unions, the Welsh Government has released a statement from Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths.
Morrisons launches Aldi and Lidl Price Match scheme
Morrisons has launched a new Price Match scheme in store and online, which will ensure prices are the same or cheaper than Aldi and Lidl.
Baking sector report shows flour purchases up 12.9%
AHDB has released its latest baking sector report, showing that consumers turned to baking in 2023 as they continued to “keep an eye on their spending”.
Kerry Group delivers “strong performance” as market volumes “remain muted”
CEO of Kerry Group Edmond Scanlon said that the ingredients company delivered “a solid performance” in 2023, despite market volumes remaining “relatively muted.”
Waitrose invests £30m in price cuts across 200 lines
UK supermarket Waitrose has announced that it is investing £30m into hundreds of everyday products to ease spending costs for consumers.
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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