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Own-brand nitrite-free ham range unveiled on Waitrose shelves

Apr 23, 2026

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.

Danone spotlights dairy in “strong” Q1 results

Apr 23, 2026

Global food manufacturer Danone has reported sales of €6,708 million during the first quarter, up by 2.7% on a like-for-like basis.

Food prices rise 3.7% on the year, finds ONS

Apr 22, 2026

The Office for National Statistics has published the latest consumer prices index, reporting upward effects on inflation from fish, meat, chocolate and confectionary.

ABF grocery profit falls 18% to £691m

Apr 22, 2026

Associated British Food has published its results for the 24 weeks ended 28th February 2026, reporting a 20% fall in grocery adjusted operating profit.

Defra invests £1.5m in UK seafood exports

Apr 21, 2026

Government has announced a £1.5 million boost to its Seafood Exports Package, which could see Cornish crab, British scallops and Dover sole reach more plates worldwide.

Warburtons invests £100m in bakery facilities

Apr 21, 2026

UK bakery brand Warburtons has announced it will invest more than £100 million as it acquires the former Rathbones bakery site in Wakefield.

SNP announces price cap on groceries in 2026 manifesto

Apr 20, 2026

Scotland First Minister John Swinney has claimed that the Scottish National Party will cap the price of supermarket groceries if the party is re-elected.