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Professor Susan Jebb to deliver City Food & Drink Lecture keynote address
The City Food & Drink Lecture has announced that Professor Susan Jebb OBE will deliver the keynote address at its 25th annual event.
Food inflation “holds steady”, finds Worldpanel
According to the latest Worldpanel by Numerator market figures, take-home sales rose below inflation by 3.4% over the month to 30th November.
IGD Economic Viewpoint report predicts “make or break” year ahead
In its latest Economic Viewpoint report ‘What to plan for in 2026’, The Institute of Grocery Distribution warns of persistent inflation and higher taxes for the food industry in 2026.
FSA publishes update on tackling food crime
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a stakeholder message which set out proposals from the Food Fraud Working Group.
Rural Affairs Minister backs Welsh Anuga 2023 campaign
Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd, Lesley Griffiths has given her support for Welsh businesses exhibiting at the global food trade fair, Anuga 2023.
Asda opens first 11 Express stores, launching convenience strategy
Asda has launched its programme to convert 116 convenience stores acquired from the Co-op Group last year to its Asda Express convenience brand.
John Lewis Partnership chairman Sharon White to step down
The chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, Sharon White, has requested the Partnership board begin appointing a successor.
NFU Scotland Autumn Conference panel announced
The focus of the NFU Scotland Autumn Conference will be the need to secure a profitable and sustainable future, hosted on Thursday 26th October.
Speakers revealed for 2024 Oxford Farming Conference
The headline speakers at the 2024 Oxford Farming Conference (OFC24) have been revealed as tickets for the event go on sale.
46% of sustainability ratings for UK caught fish don’t meet MCS standards
Sustainability data from the Good Fish Guide has found that only 46% of ratings for UK caught seafood score highly enough.
Tesco increases market share as it “drives down food bills”
Tesco’s interim results show an increased operating profit, which CEO Ken Murphy attributes to the retailer’s status as “the cheapest full-line grocer.”
Fresh food inflation at its lowest since July 2022
The British Retail Consortium has shown that food price inflation is decelerating across the board.
Consumers seek longer shelf life to reduce food waste, Kerry finds
A study conducted by ingredients company Kerry revealed that one third of consumers are willing to switch to products that offer better shelf life.
AHDB publishes new levy rate proposals for food sectors
Sector councils at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board have published proposals for increasing the trade body’s levy rates from the start of 2024.
Committee calls for abolition of Shortage Occupation List as food sector roles missed off latest report
The Migration Advisory Committee has published its completed 2023 review of the Shortage Occupation List, suggesting it be scrapped altogether.
Little Moons announces new UK facility after a ‘strong’ financial year
UK dessert brand Little Moons has announced the opening of a new 50,000 sq. ft. production facility in Kettering.
Latest report shows significant increase in food M&A deals
Finance company Oghma Partners has released its latest M&A report, which shows deal volume was up 68.2% when compared to 2022.
Plastics ban now in effect, prohibiting single-use plastic nationwide
As of 1st October, the new regulations banning certain single-use plastics have come into place, restricting the sale of specific food packaging materials.
Walker’s Shortbread reports strong turnover in annual report
Scottish manufacturer Walker’s Shortbread has seen its annual turnover climb by 16%, rising from £142.4m to £164.6m in a year.
Private-label food items see sales growth as consumers trade down
Supermarket private-label value items are showing good performance in the dairy and red meat sectors.
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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