NIQ finds shoppers spent £19.6bn over Christmas period
Global marketing research firm NielsenIQ has reported that total till sales at UK supermarkets grew by 3% in the four weeks ending 27th December 2025.
Global marketing research firm NielsenIQ has reported that total till sales at UK supermarkets grew by 3% in the four weeks ending 27th December 2025.
Sophie Throup, previous head of agriculture at Morrisons, has been appointed director general of the National Farmers’ Union.
According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s latest YouGov/AHDB Pulse survey, 85% of consumers believe diet is key to health.
UK discounter Aldi has revealed that 2025 was its “best-ever” Christmas, as Lidl labelled it “record-breaking”.
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.
The 2026 New Year Honours list has recognised the achievements of people from across the UK, including key food industry figures.