Food sales increase despite consumers remaining mindful of budgets
The British Retail Consortium has published food retail sales for the four weeks from 5th July to 1st August 2026, reporting a 3.8% increase year-on-year.
Co-op Group chair Debbie White steps down
The Co-op Group has announced that Debbie White has stepped down as chair and member of the Board. She will be replaced by Moni Mannings OBE as interim chair.
Andrew Yaxley appointed Tesco Ireland and Northern Ireland CEO
UK supermarket Tesco has announced the appointment of Andrew Yaxley as CEO of Tesco Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Middledale Foods to invest £600k in ingredients business expansion
Ingredients supplier Middledale Foods has announced it will invest £600k in expanding its business following the “strongest financial performance” in the company’s history.
CMA suggests Aldi and Lidl should be subject to same rules as major supermarkets
The Competition and Markets Authority has proposed that discounters Aldi and Lidl should be covered under the same land agreement rules as the UK’s largest supermarkets.
IGD survey finds 91% believe there is increased risk to UK food system
According to a report by the Institute of Grocery Distribution, more than nine in ten industry leaders and academics say risk to the UK food system has increased over the past 12 months.
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View the 2026 FMT Awards review e-magazine
Find out all of the winners and finalists from the 2026 Food Management Industry Awards. The much anticipated event took place on Friday 12th June at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.

Celebrating inspirational women in the meat industry.
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The end of volume-led growth?
Research in IGD’s latest UK Away From Home forecast suggests a shift away from traditional market behaviour, says senior insight analyst Shannon Goldsmith.
Healthy diets need practical, accessible solutions. Frozen food is ready to deliver.
Rupert Ashby, chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), explains why frozen food will play a key role in helping people across the UK eat a healthier diet.
Supporting seafood careers through skills and training
Seafish onshore training advisor, Richard Wardell, outlines some of the training opportunities available through the organisation for workers in the onshore sectors of the seafood industry.
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Interfood Technology speaks to Food Management Today about how SAIREM reduces drip loss using radio-frequency electromagnetic energy.
Comprehensive solutions for every food manufacturing challenge
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Optimising Bakery Operations with Energy-Saving Oven Technology
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