Defra to assume responsibility for Groceries Code Adjudicator
Responsibility for the Groceries Code Adjudicator will transfer from the Department for Business and Trade to Defra from 1st July 2026.
UK deal with Japan removes red tape on organic exports
Food Security Minister Dame Angela Eagle announced a strengthened UK-Japan trade arrangement, which she said would “slash red tape” for British food exporters.
FDF forecasts food prices could rise by 9% in 2026
The Food and Drink Federation has revised its food inflation forecast, expecting it to reach over 9% by the end of the year.
Government “must restore” food exports to pre-Brexit levels, finds report
In its 2025 Trade Snapshot, the Food and Drink Federation revealed that food and drink exports from the UK experienced “record value growth” last year, reaching £25.6 billion.
Councils to receive £155,000 to improve food procurement
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced that a selection of local authorities in England will be awarded £155,000 each to improve food procurement practices.
NFU welcomes Land Use Framework but “challenges remain”
The National Farmers’ Union has responded to the publication of the Land Use Framework, calling for clear guidance to ensure producers meet the framework objectives.