Industry responds to Government suggestion of voluntary food price cap
According to reports, Government has asked UK supermarkets to consider freezing food prices to combat inflation as the Middle East conflict persists.
Government partners with industry to increase redistributed surplus food
A plan to triple the volume of surplus food for redistribution has been developed by the food sector and the Institute of Grocery Distribution.
Defra outlines SPS details at Balmoral Show roundtable
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Emma Reynolds has met with farmers, growers and agri-food businesses to discuss the benefits of the new UK-EU food deal.
BRC calls on Government to protect consumers amid rising costs
The British Retail Consortium observed a fall in food sales in the four weeks to 2nd May 2026, stating that the food category was “hit hardest”.
Lords Committee calls for regulatory guidance
A House of Lords Committee has warned that without further guidance, regulators could fail to meet the Government’s call for them to facilitate innovation and growth.
Retailers call for policy costs to be addressed by Government
The British Retail Consortium has urged Government to act on domestic policy costs, as it found that 80% of people fear the Middle East conflict will push up food prices.
