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Food spending a “top priority”, finds PwC
According to consultancy firm PwC Festive Predictions Survey, UK consumers are set to spend £24.6 billion on celebrations over the Christmas period this year.
NFU Scotland urges Government to increase agriculture investment
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has urged Government to use the 2026-27 Budget to deliver an increase in investment in agriculture.
Mars’ acquisition of Kellanova approved by European Commission
Mars Incorporated has received unconditional regulatory approval from the European Commission for its acquisition of Kellanova.
Iceland supplier faces potential strike action
Trade union Unite has announced that warehouse staff in Wiltshire are preparing to take strike action in the run-up to Christmas.
Farming petition urges UK supermarkets to “treat farmers more fairly”
Over 80,000 shoppers have signed a petition urging the ‘Big Six’ supermarkets and their suppliers to treat British farmers more fairly.
Cabinet reshuffle places Steve Barclay as new Defra Secretary of State
Steve Barclay has been appointed the new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs as Thérèse Coffey resigns.
Unilever shares patents with ice cream industry to reduce emissions
Unilever has announced it will grant a free non-exclusive license to the ice cream industry for 12 reformulation patents.
Pilgrim’s Europe appoints Ivan Siqueira as president
Global manufacturer Pilgrim’s has announced the appointment of Ivan Siqueira as president of Pilgrim’s Europe.
Associated British Foods reports “strong performance” in “tough” market conditions
International food and retail group Associated British Foods plc (ABF) has released its 2023 annual financial results for the 52 weeks ended 16th September 2023.
Government announces new Dairy Export Programme
The Government has announced that the UK’s dairy industry is set to be boosted by a new programme to increase exports.
Nestlé discontinues caramel-flavoured Caramac bar
Global food processor Nestlé has announced that it is discontinuing its caramel-flavoured Caramac bar.
Excitement builds for Women In Meat Industry Awards 2023
The 2023 Women In Meat Industry Awards are set to return next week, celebrating the industry’s best at a black-tie dinner and awards ceremony.
Tate & Lyle appoints new director for 2024
Global supplier of food products Tate & Lyle plc has announced the appointment of David Hearn as a director and chair of the Board.
Grocery inflation falls below 10% for first time since July 2022
New data from Kantar shows that grocery price inflation has fallen below 10% for the first time since July 2022.
M&S reports “strong” H1 results in new finance report
UK retailer M&S has reported its half year results for the 26 weeks ended 30th September 2023, boasting particularly strong food sales.
Food Standards report highlights risks to food chain
The FSA and FSS have published their annual ‘Our Food’ report, which reviews food standards across the UK for 2022.
Hilton announces “robust” financial performance in Q3 update
Hilton Food Group plc has announced its Q3 trading update for the period from 16th July 2023 to 29th October 2023.
Sainsbury’s reports “record market share gains” in new Interim Results
UK retailer Sainsbury’s has released its Interim Results for the 28 weeks to 16th September 2023, reporting its grocery sales were up 10.1% year-on-year.
Resilience in frozen food sales despite inflationary pressures, says BFFF
Rupert Ashby, chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation said that the trade body “expects volume to pick up again during the next quarter”, following a recent slump in frozen food sales.
Smurfit Kappa reports “excellent” Q3 performance
Packaging company Smurfit Kappa Group plc has released its Q3 trading update for the nine months to 30th September 2023.
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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