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Inflation eases to 2.6% as sport drives grocery purchases
The latest Worldpanel by Numerator data found that prices fell fastest in chilled butter and sugar confectionery, as grocery inflation sits at 2.6%.
Dame Angela Eagle returns to Defra
Following his appointment as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has selected Dame Angela Eagle MBE as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
2026 Meat Industry Awards finalists revealed
The finalist shortlist for the 2026 Meat Management Meat Industry Awards has been published online ahead of the highly popular awards ceremony taking place on Thursday 3rd September.
Walker’s Shortbread sees annual sales fall by £4m
Walker’s Shortbread Ltd has announced its full year financial results for 2025, reporting a reduction in sales as the business experienced “market volatility”.
Sainsbury’s calls for Government to employ long-term food system objectives
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has urged for Government action and cross-industry support to deliver a “more resilient” food system.
Consumers reluctant to pay more for less processed products
Consumer insight company Vypr has found that manufacturers are facing “growing pressure” to reformulate products as shoppers demand shorter ingredient lists and fewer ultra-processed foods.
FSA data shows high levels of concern over food prices
The Food Standards Agency published its end of year report from its monthly Consumer Insights Tracker, finding that 91% of respondents were concerned about food prices.
Features
What next for the British livestock sector?
In his overview, David Barton, NFU National Livestock Board chair, examines what needs to be done to support livestock farming in the UK for a resilient food chain from farm to fork.
Building stronger, smarter supply chains to tackle food scarcity
In the face of persistent disruption, businesses need effective strategies to manage supply chain risks, says Eamonn Woodcock, SCALA executive director.
Health isn’t ‘one size fits all’, and the data proves it
Bryony Perkins, senior insight analyst at The Institute of Grocery Distribution highlights the benefits of a nuanced approach to consumer engagement.
Funding a fifth agricultural revolution
Emma Piercy, head of climate change & energy policy at the Food and Drink Federation, makes the case for regenerative agriculture.
Food security in a volatile world: why frozen food has a crucial national resilience role
Rupert Ashby, chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), sets out why frozen food should be recognised as a strategic asset in strengthening the UK’s food security.
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