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IGD finds 71% of consumer grocery shopping trips affected by hot weather
The Institute of Grocery Distribution’s Shoppervista Research has found that the ongoing UK heatwave has affected grocery choices, as consumers looked for lighter meals and convenient foods.
Food inflation slows as BRC warns cost pressures remain
Over the 1st-7th July 2026 period, the British Retail Consortium reported a year-on-year decrease in food inflation to 2.2%.
Unilever Foods achieves €6.3bn food turnover in H1
In its 2026 results for the first half of the year, Unilever has reported a 0.5% increase in turnover to reach €25.6 billion, with its food category achieving €6.3 billion of the total.
Voting opens for Women In Meat Industry Awards
The Women In Meat Industry Awards shortlist of nominees has been published online, as the 2026 voting period begins.
Asda launch programme with Food and Drink Wales to advise suppliers
Food and Drink Wales has joined with Asda to create a Supplier Development Programme aimed at helping companies upskill and grow their businesses.
Sainsbury’s partners with growers to increase British produce availability
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has unveiled a new ten-year partnership with British growers, which it said would help strengthen the availability British produce on its shelves.
Costs will “filter through” the supply chain, warns IGD
The Office for National Statistics published consumer price inflation figures for June 2026, predicting a rise in inflation towards the end of the year.
Features
The end of volume-led growth?
Research in IGD’s latest UK Away From Home forecast suggests a shift away from traditional market behaviour, says senior insight analyst Shannon Goldsmith.
Healthy diets need practical, accessible solutions. Frozen food is ready to deliver.
Rupert Ashby, chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), explains why frozen food will play a key role in helping people across the UK eat a healthier diet.
Supporting seafood careers through skills and training
Seafish onshore training advisor, Richard Wardell, outlines some of the training opportunities available through the organisation for workers in the onshore sectors of the seafood industry.
How geopolitical volatility is impacting the food and drink industry
As geopolitical tensions continue to impact costs, businesses must take a proactive approach, says Eliot Bassett, managing director at currency risk management service Lumon Corporate.
The SPS agreement: businesses need clarity from Government not confusion
Without consistent, clear communication from Government, the food industry has been left with more questions than answers, says PTF director general Rod Addy.
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