Aldi to pump extra £300M into UK operations in 2026
Discounter Aldi is set to invest over £300 million in upgrading and extending its existing UK stores throughout 2026.
Archives for February 11, 2026
Brand protection strategies in an evolving retail landscape
UK retail is operating in a challenging environment. Consumers are cautious, competition is global, and ‘dupe culture’ continues to blur the boundaries between inspiration and imitation, writes Michael Conway, partner in the intellectual property team at...
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Meet an Arla Foods apprentice
As part of a week-long series, Food Manufacture is profiling a handful of apprentices working in F&B. In our fourth instalment, meet Alicia Reed, a liquid process area specialist at Arla Foods Taw Valley Creamery.
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Meet a Dunbia apprentice
As part of a week-long series, Food Manufacture is profiling a handful of apprentices working in F&B. In our third instalment, meet HR apprentice Georgiana Culache, who has just completed a level 3 apprenticeship at Dunbia’s Preston site.
Oatly: Lost legal battle will ‘stifle’ plant-based alternatives
The oat drink company has lost an on-going legal battle against Dairy UK over the use of the word ‘milk’ in its marketing, which it says will only make things harder for plant-based brands.
KFC pledges £100M annually for UK poultry
KFC UK and Ireland is set to back the British chicken sector by increasing its spend on sourcing home-grown wings to £100 millon a year.