Former Morrisons executive appointed NFU director general
Sophie Throup, previous head of agriculture at Morrisons, has been appointed director general of the National Farmers’ Union.
AHDB predicts rise in nutrient-dense meals as GLP-1s gain popularity
According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s latest YouGov/AHDB Pulse survey, 85% of consumers believe diet is key to health.
Discounters see record sales during Christmas run-up
UK discounter Aldi has revealed that 2025 was its “best-ever” Christmas, as Lidl labelled it “record-breaking”.
HFSS advertising banned after 9pm
A ban on the advertising of so-called “junk” foods has been implemented across the UK, with all adverts for HFSS foods now banned on television before 9pm.
New Year Honours list recognises UK food industry
The 2026 New Year Honours list has recognised the achievements of people from across the UK, including key food industry figures.
Farm Profitability Review urges Government to partner with industry
Baroness Minette Batters’ Government-commissioned Farm Profitability Review has been published, setting out a number of recommendations on how Government can work with industry to strengthen farm businesses.
