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BAKO Group to acquire BAKO Western
BAKO Group has announced its acquisition of BAKO Western, following a vote by BAKO Western’s members on 26th November 2025.
FSA and FSS publish safety guidance on cell-cultivated products
The Food Standards Agency, in partnership with Food Standards Scotland, has published the UK’s first safety guidance for cell-cultivated products.
FDF Scotland calls on Government to support food and drink manufacturers
Food and Drink Federation Scotland has launched its 2026 manifesto, setting out priorities for Scotland’s food and drink manufacturing industry.
Second Nature Brands to acquire snack manufacturer from JM Smucker
US snack company Second Nature Brands has agreed to acquire Sahale Snacks from The J.M. Smucker Co., for a total consideration of $34m.
Morrisons appoints new CEO
Rami Baitiéh has been appointed as the new chief executive of Morrisons. He will succeed David Potts, the Morrisons CEO for the previous nine years.
‘Make plant-based options more widely available,’ says Climate Change report
The Climate Change Committee’s latest report makes a series of claims to encourage people to eat less meat and more plant based foods.
ITV to invest up to £4m in plant based company THIS
ITV has announced its latest Media for Equity investment in plant based meat business THIS, its first investment in a food company.
JBS global launches cultivated protein development facility
Global meat supplier JBS has commenced construction of Brazil’s first cultivated protein research and development innovation centre.
Magnavale reports significant progress on Chesterfield facility expansion
Cold storage provider Magnavale has announced that its development taking place at its Chesterfield cold storage facility has made significant progress.
Klöckner Pentaplast unveils new recyclable packaging line at open house event
Klöckner Pentaplast celebrated its St Helens site’s full transition to the production of Expanded Polypropylene (EPP)-based packaging.
Aldi to open 500 new stores following record sales
UK supermarket Aldi has said the way Britain shops for groceries has been transformed by cost-of-living concerns, pledging to open 500 stores.
Bakery ingredients prices set to rise further – The Smart Cube
Global commodity prices for key bakery ingredients are expected to be impacted by reduced harvests and tighter supply, according to research firm The Smart Cube.
Food industry responds to PM’s decision to scrap stricter recycling measures
Industry bodies said that manufacturers “stand ready to work with Government” on further recycling laws.
FDF calls for Government to work with industry to slow food inflation
The FDF has responded to the latest ONS figures regarding food inflation, stating that it is “vital” for Government to work with industry.
MULTIVAC unveils new Innovation Centre in Swindon
Packaging and processing company MULTIVAC UK launched its new Swindon-based Innovation Centre on 19th September.
Frozen food manufacturer Paramount 21 appoints new chairman
Frozen food manufacturer Paramount 21 has announced the appointment of Josh Hannaford as chairman of its board of directors.
Lidl reports annual loss but makes gains in market share
Lidl has reported an annual loss of £75.9m before tax, but has increased its market share to 7.1%.
Trade survey crowns cheese as UK’s top food export
The food sector has achieved record export figures for the first half of 2023, according to a new report published by the Food and Drink Federation.
Finalists announced in this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards
All votes in this year’s 2023 Women In Meat Industry Awards have been counted and this year’s finalists have been confirmed.
British and Union Flags to heavily feature on British produce at Anuga 2023
British dairy will take pride of place in front of an international audience at Anuga 2023, the global trade fair for the 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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