UK consumers set to spend £20BN on groceries ahead of festive season
Consumers are anticipated to spend almost £20 billion on groceries in the four weeks to 27 December - an increase of around 2.8% on last year.
Archives for December 11, 2025
Hilltop makes major line investment
The independent honey brand has added new capacity and capability into its Newton site in Wales, with lines for pie fillings, meat accompaniment, sauces, condiments and peanut butter now in place.
Arrest made after UK food crime unit seizes illegal bushmeat
The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) intercepted the illegal frozen bushmeat earlier this month.
Food Standards Agency appoints new chief scientific adviser
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has appointed Professor Ian Young as its new chief scientific adviser (CSA).
Disaronno Originale recalled after possible presence of glass
Bottles of Disaronno Originale have been recalled after fears they could contain fragments of glass.
Top threats facing F&B producers
Ahead of the Food Manufacture Business Leaders’ Forum, we caught up with food industry expert and chair for the next session, Helen Sisson, to explore the challenges and opportunities that demand leaders’ attention.