HGV drivers supplying Morrisons to ballot for strike
Unite the Union has claimed that possible strike action by workers at logistics company Eddie Stobart could impact deliveries to Morrisons stores in the north of England.
Retailers call for policy costs to be addressed by Government
The British Retail Consortium has urged Government to act on domestic policy costs, as it found that 80% of people fear the Middle East conflict will push up food prices.
Sainsbury’s achieves sales of £25.9bn
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has posted its results for the 52 weeks ended 28th February 2026, reporting a 4.9% increase in sales on the year.
Aldi to invest £1.1bn in British egg production
Aldi has committed to an investment of £1.1 billion into British egg production over five years, with the intention to “support supplier stability and growth”.
Own-brand nitrite-free ham range unveiled on Waitrose shelves
Waitrose has unveiled its own-brand ‘Made Without Nitrites’ ham range, as searches for nitrite free ham increased by 350% on the year on the Waitrose website.
Tesco reports £3.15bn profit in 2024/25
In its financial results for the year ended 28th February 2026, UK supermarket Tesco achieved a group adjusted operating profit of £3.15 billion, up 0.6% on the year.
