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FDF urges Downing Street to halt changes to NPM model (opens the original)
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A new report, developed by the FDF in partnership with business management consultancy Argon & Co, has found that ongoing regulatory uncertainty could be holding back investment from some of the UK’s biggest food and drink manufacturers. Drawing attention to what it describes as the UK’s “unusually cost-heavy market”, the report found that more than two-thirds (69%) of respondents believe greater regulatory certainty is critical when deciding whether to support healthier product innovation. Ever
Yakult appoints former Unilever exec as new UK & Ireland sales lead (opens the original)
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Food and drink industry veteran Joe Gailani has taken on the role and has been tasked with driving the next phase of the company’s growth in the British Isles. Leading the brand’s sales strategy across the UK and Ireland, his remit will also focus on deepening Yakult’s relationships with retailers and broadening distribution across key regional channels. Gailani joins the Tokyo-based firm from specialty and fine food wholesaler Cotswold Fayre. He previously held senior commercial roles at Bonraw
Arla to pump €63M into high-protein dairy production (opens the original)
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The move will see the Scandinavian dairy giant increase production capacity for skyr and cottage cheese at two key facilities. The joint Danish-Swedish venture is set to invest €35 million in its Upahl site in Germany to drive skyr production, and €28.3 million in its Falkenberg facility in Sweden to expand cottage cheese production. Arla said the investment has been prompted by rising demand for high-protein dairy products, with skyr volumes growing by more than 33% across the firm’s European m
McVitie’s owner Pladis takes profit hit despite revenue rise (opens the original)
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The British confectionery and snacking manufacturer reported revenue growth of 1.2% to £3.27 billion, up from £3.23 billion in 2024. Based in London, the firm owns several confectionery powerhouses, including historic biscuit brand McVitie’s, as well as Ülker and Godiva. Highlighting the challenges faced by the business during the year, Pladis’ operating profit fell 12% to £301.6 million, down from £344.4 million in 2024. This reflected, the firm said, “a demanding year for the wider food indust
Greggs to axe over 700 jobs amid factory closures (opens the original)
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In a trading update, the Newcastle-based bakery and fast-food chain revealed that it is set to shut down its factories in North Lakes near Penrith, Cumbria; Pettigrews in Kelso, Scotland; Seaham in County Durham; and Enfield in north London, although distribution operations will remain in place at the latter. The business added that manufacturing would also be affected at its Treforest facility in Wales, although the site has also been earmarked to retain its distribution functions. Greggs said
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