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M&S increases chicken farming commitments by 33%
UK retailer Marks & Spencer will increase its purchases of chicken from suppliers by a third after seeing an uplift in sales across its value chicken lines.
Morrisons reports “resilient performance” in challenging market
UK supermarket Morrisons has published its financial results for the 52 weeks ended 26th October 2025, together with an update on sales over Christmas.
Arla Foods to open Northamptonshire central distribution centre
UK dairy cooperative Arla Foods has partnered with XPO Logistics to launch a central distribution centre, which will handle all Arla UK’s chilled, palletised products.
IGD launches GLP-1 insight programme for food businesses
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has announced an insight programme aiming to help food industry businesses navigate the impacts of weight loss medication use.
Vegan brands to split from VFG
Meatless Farm and Vegan Fried Chicken are to split from plant-based company Vegan Food Group.
Former Unilever chief executive appointed Barry Callebaut CEO
Global chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has revealed that Hein Schumacher will succeed Peter Feld as CEO effective 26th January 2026.
Consumer confidence sees improvement despite “stubborn” inflation
The British Retail Consortium has observed an improvement in consumer confidence, but warns confidence “could falter” as inflation remains high.
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