IGD highlights key food industry trends in report
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has launched its Global Retail Trends 2026 report, identifying seven trends that it believes will “define the direction of the food and grocery industry”.
Aldi stocks the most Scottish produce, says NFU Scotland
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has named Aldi as Scotland’s leading supermarket for Scottish sourcing following its latest ShelfWatch 2025 Mid-Year Report.
Lidl full-year revenue reaches £11.7bn
UK discounter Lidl GB has published its full-year accounts for the year ending 28th February 2025, highlighting its “strong revenue and profit growth” during the financial year.
IGD report reveals rise in demand for convenience food solutions
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has launched its ‘UK convenience market 2025-2030’ report, which revealed that the channel has experience growth of 1% “despite continued external challenges”.
Roberts Bakery seeks funding after “extremely challenging” conditions
Roberts Bakery, which produces products stocked in various UK supermarkets, has confirmed that it is engaged with potential funders after publishing that it intended to appoint administrators.
Food inflation steady but labour costs push up input prices
According to the British Retail Consortium, food inflation remained unchanged on the year as prices were driven up by non-food inflation.
