KFC UK & Ireland and its franchise partner FPG Foods (FPG) have announced an agreement to accelerate FPG’s growth ambitions in the dynamic UK and Ireland chicken market. FPG is acquiring 17 KFC restaurants across London and the South of England, doubling the size of its UK business and committing to increasing its estate to 50 restaurants by 2030.

Convotherm has launched a range of large-capacity, floor-standing combi ovens for UK foodservice operators looking to increase output, control costs and manage pressure on space and labour.

Greggs has opened its fourth ‘Bitesize’ shop, located in London Bridge Station. The smaller format enables the company to offer a range of products to more customers in high-footfall, prime locations which are constrained by space.

A new player has entered the UK snacking market with the launch of Canny Snacks – backed by soft drinks manufacturer, Radnor Hills.

UK foodservice wholesaler Brakes, has launched a major new promotion offering more than £100,000 worth of prizes to its mybrakes rewards members.

Pulp Ultra® is a moulded fibre packaging solution which is free from intentionally added PFAS.

European bakery products manufacturer Baker & Baker has unveiled a comprehensive rebrand of its premium Black Label range.

Maki & Ramen is set to open its first bricks-and-mortar London restaurant in Soho on 6th March 2026.

Over 60% of respondents in the latest Heartbeat survey completed by independent retailers in the High Street reported sales in the last quarter of 2025 similar or better than the same period last year.

B-Corp Golden Acre Foods has given its range of long life, vegetarian-friendly, ambient yogurts a refreshing new look. 

Sysco GB  has called on the Government to take greater action on employment challenges facing the wholesale sector.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is concerned about the authenticity of ingredients being used in the hospitality sector.

Registration is now open for Nisbets Live 2026, with a show line-up focused on supporting the hospitality industry.

The initiative is intended to help food industry businesses understand, navigate and capitalise on the impacts of weight loss medication use.

The Nero Group has announced strong sales of $800 million for the financial year ending 31 May 2025 (FY25). 

Bakery brand, Wrights, is celebrating its 100^th anniversary with a year-long series of celebrations and investment.

Beacon Foods, has been praised for the quality of its waste management system, following an annual inspection In November 2025.

British Lion eggs is set to launch a major £1.5m integrated marketing campaign in 2026 to reinforce its reputation as versatile, affordable and highly nutritious, with the world’s highest food safety standards.

Middleton Foods, a leading manufacturer of dry blends, has expanded its growing portfolio of mixes with a new Premium Plus Gluten Free Barbecue Marinade. Inspired by UK trends, this rich and flavourful marinade offers a simple, versatile way to enhance menus.

Jestic Foodservice Solutions has added Moduline’s HHF Multifunction Holding Systems to its premium portfolio of commercial kitchen equipment. The range is designed to ensure all types of food stays hot, ready and delicious.