Government “must restore” food exports to pre-Brexit levels, finds report
In its 2025 Trade Snapshot, the Food and Drink Federation revealed that food and drink exports from the UK experienced “record value growth” last year, reaching £25.6 billion.
Councils to receive £155,000 to improve food procurement
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced that a selection of local authorities in England will be awarded £155,000 each to improve food procurement practices.
Asda reports £21bn in sales for 2025
UK supermarket Asda has published its results for the full year ended 31st December 2025, reporting a fall in earnings while debt was reduced.
Food inflation is set to rise, warns IGD
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has released updated food inflation forecasts, warning that food inflation could briefly reach more than 8% by June 2026 if disruption to global energy markets persists.
Shirine Khoury-Haq steps down from Co-op CEO role
Co-op CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq has decided to step down after four years at the retailer, and Kate Allum has been appointed as the interim group CEO.
