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Supermarkets reflect on Q3 trading and festive sales
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S have taken a look back at trading during the third quarter, while also reporting increased sales as a result of the Christmas period.
ABF reports mixed trading across its food business
Food processor Associated British Foods has shared its trading update for the 16 weeks to 3rd January, describing its trading as “mixed”.
Waitrose set to open 360,000 sq ft distribution centre
Waitrose has announced that it will open a new distribution centre in the South West, claiming it will create over 550 new jobs in the region.
FDF Scotland announces £50k of funding for Scottish food manufacturers
Food and Drink Federation Scotland has announced £50,000 of funding to help Scottish manufacturers make their food healthier.
UK discounters back British farming and produce
UK discounters Aldi and Lidl have made moves to support UK farming by making British produce more accessible to consumers.
AHDB showcases British cheese exports in Las Vegas
AHDB took to Las Vegas to host a British Cheese Night at Mandalay Bay Hotel, with exporters showcasing British cheese at the event.
Consumer Confidence Index reaches two year high
Global information company GfK has revealed that its Consumer Confidence Index has risen to its highest score in two years.
UK and Canada suspend trade negotiations as cheese tariffs soar
UK and Canada trade talks have paused as British cheese import tariffs soar and Canadian Ministers call for hormone-treated beef exports.
Greencore reports “strong” first quarter results
UK convenience food manufacturer Greencore Group plc has released its trading update for the 13 weeks ended Friday 29th December 2023.
‘Shelfwatch’: NFU to survey where Scottish produce is being sold
NFU Scotland said that it will be undertaking a survey of Scottish supermarket shelves, identifying where Scottish produce can be bought.
FMT Food Industry Awards: deadline for product entry approaches
Product entry for the FMT Food Industry Awards 2024 closes on Friday 2nd February.
“It’s time for change” says NFU ahead of independent review with AHDB
AHDB and NFU have revealed the next steps in their jointly run farm to fork assurance independent review.
Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts appointed IGD president
IGD has announced that Jason Tarry will step down from his role of IGD president, and Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts will take his place.
Industry trade body calls on Government to appoint Logistics Minister
Logistics UK has launched its Election Manifesto, calling for Government to appoint a Minister for Logistics and Supply Chain.
M&S slashes product prices as its customers prioritise value
UK retailer M&S has announced that it will invest in the price of over 200 products to “deliver trusted value” for its 30 million customers.
Cultivated eel product produced by cultured seafood start-up
Cultured seafood start-up Forsea Foods has collaborated with vegan restaurant Saido in Tokyo to produce cultivated eel.
Compass Group set to acquire Kew caterer CH&CO
Foodservice company Compass Group UK & Ireland has agreed to acquire caterer CH&CO, subject to regulatory approval.
Plant-based companies “particularly struggled” in 2023 – M&A report
Oghma Partners has released a new UK Food M&A report, noting that UK plant-based companies “particularly struggled” in 2023.
“Cheese market has opportunity to regain momentum” – Lactalis
International dairy group Lactalis has predicted the trends that it thinks will impact the cheese category in 2024 and beyond.
Timothy Riley appointed new FSA deputy chair
The Secretary of State for Health has appointed Timothy Riley as deputy chair of the Food Standards Agency.
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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