Aldi to invest £900m in 2027
UK discounter Aldi has published its annual sales to 31st December 2025, finding that they rose to a record £19 billion.
Food imports reach “record highs” as trade gap widens, finds FDF
The Food and Drink Federation has published its latest Trade Snapshot, which showed that the UK’s food export volumes have fallen to the third lowest since 2000.
Glens of Antrim Potatoes ceases trading
Producer Glens of Antrim Potatoes has appointed administrators following “significant challenges” to the agri-food sector over the past few years.
IGD to help deliver next steps in Government food strategy
Food Nation 2040 has been launched to “build on the foundations” established by the Good Food Cycle, setting out the connections between food, health, poverty, the environment, land use and resilient supply.
Co-op reports £45m in losses for H1 2026
Co-op has published its financial results for the first half of 2026, stating that it had navigated “challenging markets” with growth in sales and market share.
Tesco unveils nitrite-free ham and bacon range
UK retailer Tesco has released an own-brand ‘Made Without Added Nitrites’ range across its bacon and ham product lines.