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New Year Honours list recognises UK food industry
The 2026 New Year Honours list has recognised the achievements of people from across the UK, including key food industry figures.
Farm Profitability Review urges Government to partner with industry
Baroness Minette Batters’ Government-commissioned Farm Profitability Review has been published, setting out a number of recommendations on how Government can work with industry to strengthen farm businesses.
NFU Scotland urges retailers to curb “excessive” festive discounting
The farmers’ union has called on UK supermarkets to end the “damaging practice” of deep discounting on fresh produce at Christmas, which is said risks undermining the long-term viability of Scottish horticulture.
NFU secures Government funding for horticulture businesses
Government has announced that horticulture businesses will have access to the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund.
Seafish publishes Seafood in Numbers 2022 report
Seafish has released its ‘Seafood in Numbers 2022’ report, taking an annual look at the UK seafood industry.
Stakeholders approve new levy rates, says AHDB
AHDB has announced that is has secured the support of major industry stakeholders to increase the levy across all four sectors it supports.
Food exports down 5.5% YoY according to FDF report
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published its Q3 Trade Snapshot report for Q3 2023.
Retailers call for action to reform Apprenticeship Levy system
Multiple food retailers and trade bodies are calling for urgent action to reform the “broken Apprenticeship Levy system”.
2024 Meat Contacts directory available now
The annual A5 Meat Contacts directory has been updated for 2024 and is now available both online and in print.
FDF Scotland appoints Jim Fox as Chair of the Board
Jim Fox has been appointed as the new Chair of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland.
Sainsbury’s CEO revealed as City Food & Drink Lecture 2024 keynote speaker
The organisers of the City Food & Drink Lecture have announced the 2024 keynote speaker for the event will be Simon Roberts, CEO of Sainsbury’s.
The Compleat Food Group’s net zero targets gain SBTi validation
Food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has announced that its targets to reach net zero GHG emissions have been validated by the SBTi.
Food school pilot teaches students the nutritional benefits of fish
The City of London has commenced with its food school pilot in Barking and Dagenham, teaching schoolchildren about the nutritional benefits of fish.
Plant-based producer VBites enters administration
Plant-based food manufacturer VBites Foods Ltd is entering administration after 30 years of production.
Lidl replaces ‘Use By’ labels on dairy to tackle food waste
UK retailer Lidl has revealed that it is scrapping ‘Use By’ dates in favour of ‘Best Before’ dates on all of its own brand milk and yoghurt.
NFU manifesto calls on support for food and farming ahead of general election
The NFU has urged all political parties to support policies which back British food and farming in its newly published manifesto.
Waitrose publishes 2023/24 Food and Drink Report
UK supermarket Waitrose has released its 2023/24 Food and Drink Report, detailing how food inflation has affected consumer shopping.
AHDB predicts late Christmas food sales in 2023
AHDB has predicted a number of trends in food sales for Christmas 2023, as cost-of-living concerns continue to affect consumer food choices.
Government invests £2bn towards cultivated meat research
Science Minister Andrew Griffith MP has revealed a £2bn Government plan to “seize the potential of engineering biology”.
BFFF creates new safety guidance for frozen food manufacturing
The BFFF has developed new guidance on the suitability of footwear used in the frozen food industry.
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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