The latest report from Bord Bia (The Irish Food Board) show that exports of Irish food, drink and horticulture to the UK have remained constant in value at €4.4 billion, compared to 2020.

Marks & Spencer (M&S) noted a jump in sales by 8.9% during Q3 compared to pre-pandemic levels two years ago, whilst Tesco exceeded predicted sales for the Christmas period.

Following a festive period in which shoppers increased their spend on premium products, Sainsbury’s has adjusted its 2021-22 profit forecast to at least £720 million.

Seafood Scotland is to introduce a mentoring programme that will see the trade body work with organisations to establish new tourism opportunities for the Scottish seafood industry.

The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has urged businesses with cold storage facilities to “act fast” and join the cold storage Climate Change Agreement (CCA) to access Climate Change Levy savings.