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The Compleat Food Group appoints first managing director
Food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has announced Nick Reade as its first UK managing director, a newly created role that will report directly to CEO Nick Field.
Booths sees third consecutive year of “record” Christmas sales
Independent retailer Booths said it has delivered a “record Christmas performance” with like-for-like retail sales increasing by 4.9% in December.
HFSS laws could have “wide-reaching implications” for NI businesses
The Food Standards Agency has published research exploring the potential impact of HFSS legislation on businesses in Northern Ireland.
Food inflation rate drops to 7% driven by bread and cereals
Following the release of the latest inflation figures from ONS, the FDF has called on Government to support manufacturers and consumers.
FDF manifesto to “foster investment” and encourage Government backing
The FDF has unveiled its manifesto, which details its long-term vision for the sector.
Proposed immigration rules the “wrong approach”, say Scottish trade bodies
Members of the Scottish food industry have written to the Home Secretary opposing the proposed UK immigration rules.
Quarter of British egg producers face uncertainty, says NFU
A survey carried out by the NFU has revealed that 24% of British egg producers are unsure if they will still be producing poultry beyond 2025.
Scotland First Minister confirms 70% of agriculture funding will be direct payments
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has confirmed that funding for Tiers 1 and 2 will make up at least 70% of the funding envelope from 2027.
Kellogg’s proposes closure of its Manchester factory
Kellanova has proposed the closure of its Trafford Park factory in three years’ time, with the potential for 360 jobs to be lost as a result.
Food Industry Awards 2024 product judging hailed a success
Product judging for the 2024 FMT Food Industry Awards has now concluded, with judges reporting high levels of quality entries.
Shelfwatch survey finds Aldi stocks largest amount of Scottish produce
NFU Scotland has revealed the results of its Shelfwatch survey, identifying “mixed support” for Scottish produce across supermarkets.
Veggie Pret stores to revert to regular stores
UK café chain Pret a Manger said that it will be changing its final three branches of its Veggie Pret stores back to regular Pret stores.
“Say ‘no’ to low-cost supermarket produce,” says retail expert
NFU conference speaker Ged Futter has encouraged the agricultural sector to challenge supermarket and distributor demands for low-cost products.
“Increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions”, says Smurfit Kappa
Smurfit Kappa has unveiled its results for the full year ending 31st December 2023, reporting EBITDA of €2,080 million.
Sainsbury’s strategy to deliver £1bn of cost savings by FY27
UK retailer Sainsbury’s has published its ‘Next Level’ strategy, which it said builds on the ‘Food First’ strategy launched in 2020.
Cultivated meat funding awarded to Campden BRI and Cellular Agriculture
Part of the cultivated meat funding from Innovate UK has been awarded to Campden BRI and Cellular Agriculture.
Agri-market Outlook highlights cost pressures in industry
AHDB has highlighted in its Agri-market Outlook what it believes to be the “key drivers” behind the threat to food security in the industry.
AHDB to increase levy rate after 10 years unchanged
Levy rate increase proposals for AHDB have received approval from Ministers in Defra and the Devolved Administrations.
FMT Food Industry Awards product judging underway
Organisers of the FMT Food Industry Awards have reported that a wide range of products have been delivered ahead of this week’s judging.
Plant-based company THIS appoints Mark Cuddigan as CEO
Plant-based food company THIS has announced the appointment of Mark Cuddigan as its new CEO.
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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