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Welsh food trade event reports £45m generated

Dec 4, 2025

Food & Drink Wales has said its Blas Cymru/Taste Wales 2025 trade event delivered “exceptional results” for the food industry in Wales.

Graze snack brand acquired by Candy Kittens

Dec 3, 2025

Unilever has signed an agreement to sell its Graze business to Katjes International, with the brand set to sit in the Candy Kittens group.

IGD predicts key trends for grocery shoppers in 2026

Dec 2, 2025

The Institute of Grocery Distribution has launched its UK trend reports for 2026 from Grocery Retail and Shopper perspectives.

NFU calls for certainty over Defra EIP

Dec 2, 2025

The National Farmers’ Union has warned that Defra’s Environmental Improvement Plan leaves “unanswered questions” about how its goals align with food production.

NFU Scotland calls for “Scottish First” approach to procurement

Dec 1, 2025

National Farmers’ Union Scotland has renewed its call for improvements to Scotland’s public food procurement system following a co-hosted roundtable meeting.

AHDB forecasts 2025 Christmas food will centre around convenience

Dec 1, 2025

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has made its festive food predictions, anticipating “timeless traditions” blended with “modern convenience” during Christmas 2025.

Ocean Fish Group acquired by Fortuna

Dec 1, 2025

Falkland Islands-based fishing service company Fortuna Ltd has acquired the Ocean Fish Group, aiming to support the expansion and development of the Cornish fishing group.