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IGD predicts key trends for grocery shoppers in 2026
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has launched its UK trend reports for 2026 from Grocery Retail and Shopper perspectives.
NFU calls for certainty over Defra EIP
The National Farmers’ Union has warned that Defra’s Environmental Improvement Plan leaves “unanswered questions” about how its goals align with food production.
NFU Scotland calls for “Scottish First” approach to procurement
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has renewed its call for improvements to Scotland’s public food procurement system following a co-hosted roundtable meeting.
Defra pushes back waste reporting mandate until 2026
Defra has delayed the introduction of a mandate requiring businesses to report food waste figures.
Food Security Report considers challenges in the food chain
The Efra Select Committee has published its Food Security Report considering the challenges facing the UK food supply chain.
Finnebrogue invests £2.8m to upgrade plant-based food factory
The County Down food producer Finnebrogue has announced a £2.8 million investment to upgrade its three-year-old plant-based food factory.
Many EU food businesses unaware of new UK border laws
The Cold Chain Federation is warning that unawareness by EU businesses of UK border changes may create significant disruption in the Christmas trading window.
Unilever reports strong H1 results and nutrition sales grow 10.4%
Unilever has released its results for the first half of 2023, reporting that its underlying sales growth has been “particularly strong.”
FSA updates consumer advice on smoked and cured fish following risk assessment
The Food Standards Agency is advising certain ‘high risk’ consumer groups to avoid eating ready-to-eat cold-smoked or cured fish, to prevent severe illness from listeriosis.
Tesco and Harper Adams University create new sustainable agriculture course
Tesco and Harper Adams University’s School of Sustainable Food and Farming have announced the launch of a new training programme.
Food insecurity reaches 25%, FSA survey finds
The Food Standards Agency has reported that its Food and You 2 survey found food insecurity levels have reached 25%.
EPR policy delay is “bittersweet”, says Ecoveritas
Ecoveritas has said it supports Defra’s decision to defer EPR for packaging fees until October 2025, adding that it is “unfortunate but necessary.”
Billingham ammonia plant to close due to “supply-demand imbalance”
CF Fertilisers UK Limited has announced a proposal to permanently close its Billingham ammonia plant.
Amazon closes its first UK unmanned store
Amazon Fresh’s first UK grocery shop, which opened in Ealing Broadway two years ago, has closed.
Lincolnshire ingredients company announces transatlantic merger
UK-based JDM Food Group has announced a merger with US company Henry Broch Foods, creating a new parent company, Jardins and Broch.
Welsh food and drink exports break records
Welsh Food and Drink exports were worth £797 million in 2022, the highest recorded yearly value, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced.
JLM Global Foods announces million-pound expansion
Darlington-based JLM Global Foods has secured a new financial package with Leumi ABL to support a planned expansion in the business.
Scottish bakery businesses awarded funding to reformulate products
Food and Drink Federation Scotland – in partnership with Food Standards Scotland – has provided funding to 13 Scottish bakery businesses to reformulate their products.
“Retail competition issues have not been driving inflation”, says CMA
The Competition and Markets Authority’s latest report has found that competition issues have not been driving high inflation.
CCF publishes results of industry survey in 2023 report
The Cold Chain Federation’s new report includes the results of the Federation’s sector-wide survey.
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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