Food leaders warn resilience risks are being ignored by board members
A group of senior executives from major UK manufacturers and retailers have gone over their boards’ heads with a stark warning to investors over short-sightedness.
Archives for October 1, 2026
Mondelēz reveals the trends shaping the future of confectionery and snacking
What does the future hold for confectionery and snacking? Richie Gray of Mondelēz SnackFutures shares his thoughts on the trends and technologies shaping the sector
Skimpflation or sustainability? The debate behind the tinned mackerel row
The suggestion that supermarket tinned mackerel contained no mackerel was always going to attract attention. Yet beyond the headlines lies a far more complicated story.
FDF urges Downing Street to halt changes to NPM model
New research from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) claims that an “unstable” health policy environment is deterring investment.
Yakult appoints former Unilever exec as new UK & Ireland sales lead
Japanese probiotics firm Yakult has appointed a new national sales manager for its UK and Ireland operations.
Arla to pump €63M into high-protein dairy production
Arla Foods is planning to invest more than €63 million to expand production of two of its best-selling products.
UK risks losing food jobs and economic value overseas, warns Cranswick report
Adam Couch, CEO of Cranswick, argues that stronger investment in domestic meat production can boost food security, create jobs and drive economic growth, as the company publishes a report outlining its contribution to the UK economy and opportunities for...