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Ocado achieves £1.5bn for H1 retail revenue
Online grocer Ocado has revealed its half year results for the 26 weeks ended 1st June 2025, reporting a 16.3% increase in its retail revenue.

AHDB finds yogurt consumption is on the rise
While dairy has seen a decline, yogurt is “bucking the trend” as consumers find it suits a variety of needs, AHDB has reported.

Premier Foods sees 11.4% rise in Sweet Treats sales
Premier Foods’ Q1 trading update for the 13 weeks ended 28th June 2025 reported increased sales in sweet treats but a decline in soup, gravy and stock sales due to the warmer weather.

Inflation increases to 3.6% as shopping basket prices rise
ONS has reported that UK inflation hit 3.6% in the year to June, with prices rising across the cake, bread and cereals categories.

Government reveals UK food strategy policy paper
Government has published its new ‘Good Food Cycle’, a policy paper aimed at driving a “generational change” in the nation’s relationship with food.

Shoppers anticipate a rise in food prices
The British Retail Consortium observed an increase in food sales over the month of June, attributing the “strong” sales to a rise in food inflation.

The Compleat Food Group acquires Freshpak to increase turnover to £1.3bn
UK chilled food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has acquired Freshpak, a private-label producer of added-value egg products, chilled food-to-go snacks and deli fillers.
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