Confectionery has downward effect on food inflation rate
The Office for National Statistics has published the latest consumer price inflation data, finding that confectionery, sugar and jam had small downward effects on the annual inflation rate.
Inflation eases to 2.6% as sport drives grocery purchases
The latest Worldpanel by Numerator data found that prices fell fastest in chilled butter and sugar confectionery, as grocery inflation sits at 2.6%.
Mars invests £190m in UK chocolate facility
Global confectionary brand Mars Incorporated has unveiled a £190 million investment in its Slough factory, which it said will transform the location into a manufacturing hub.
FDF Scotland launches reformulation funding for manufacturers
The Food and Drink Federation Scotland has launched a round of funding to support Scottish food manufacturers as they prepare for new HFSS regulations.
Grocery inflation “steady” at 4.3% as shoppers make Easter purchases
The latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator has detailed how take-home sales at UK grocers increased by 4.4% in the four weeks to 22nd March 2026.
Scottish chocolate manufacturer secures export funding
Scottish chocolate manufacturer Coco Chocolatier has secured a funding package from Virgin Money, backed by UK Export Finance, to support international expansion.