IGD report finds potential to unlock £5bn investment in UK food system
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has published its latest Viewpoint Special Report, urging the UK to drive economic growth.
PM appoints Defra Minister in cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Kier Starmer has appointed Emma Reynolds as Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Co-op and Dunbia welcome new SPS agreement
Food Security Minister Daniel Zeichner visited food processing facilities to discuss the effects of the upcoming SPS agreement with the EU on industry.
Welsh food producers encouraged to invest in workforce
The Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food & Drink Skills Wales Programme has reportedly delivered “tangible results” on its mission to build a “future ready industry”.
Arla urges Government to deliver change amid food chain labour shortages
Arla Foods UK managing director Bas Padberg has warned that the nation’s food security is “under pressure without a change of course”.
Bank of England predicts food inflation will fall in 2026
The Bank of England reduced the UK base rate to 4%, while stating in its Monetary Policy Report that the 2025 inflation increase was a result of higher food and energy prices.
