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Lidl GB triples plant-based range as it experiences double-digit growth
Lidl GB has revealed that demand for plant-based products is continuing to soar after the supermarket experienced double-digit growth in the category over the past year.
Winners announced for NHS Chef 2024
NHS Chef 2024 took place at The Cookery School at The Grand Hotel in York this week, with seven finalist teams from around the country, competing on a range of challenges.
Waitrose partners with Just Eat to ramp up convenience ambitions
Waitrose has partnered with the nation’s biggest delivery network Just Eat on a multi-year deal to expand its presence in the on-demand grocery and convenience sectors. 
BelOrta shone in a stunning canapé reception at FPC Awards
BelOrta created a memorable experience at the FPC Fresh Awards 2024 with an exclusive canapé menu crafted by Exose Grant, a finalist from MasterChef: The Professionals* in 2019.
Waitrose launches ‘BrandsNew’ Innovation programme
Waitrose is launching ‘BrandsNew’ at Waitrose, a new branded innovation programme to identify and support exciting new FMCG brands to market.  The new programme will utilise our own experienced team o …
Tesco backs further 16 innovative new brands as part of 2024 Accelerator Programme
Tesco has stepped up its commitment to championing exciting, diverse new brands by launching a second cohort of products for its 2024 Accelerator Programme. Building on the success of previous intakes …
Farm Retail Association unveils fresh new look
The national Farm Retail Association announced its biggest brand overhaul in its 45 year history at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair on Wednesday 11 September.
FPC delivers landmark win: Import checks eased, fees waived, and products reclassified in major boost for UK food industry
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has announced a monumental victory for the UK food industry. Following extensive lobbying efforts, the UK government has agreed to significant changes to import regu …
Unveiling the future of food: World Food Innovation Awards 2025
Can you feel the excitement in the air? Anticipation is building as we announce the much-awaited dates for the World Food Innovation Awards 2025! Mark your calendars because it's about to be a celebra …
ACS Welcomes IFE as Sponsor for Innovation and NPD Showcase
ACS (The Association of Convenience Stores) are delighted to announce that the Innovation and NPD Showcase, which takes place on November 20th in the London Stadium, will be sponsored by IFE 2025.
Brakes backs British Food Fortnight
Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, is once again backing British Food Fortnight with a packed programme of activity to highlight the benefits of British produce to its customers.
Brakes launches Portico Seafood
Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has launched Portico Seafood, a new range of high quality, frozen fish and seafood.

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