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IGD report finds potential to unlock £5bn investment in UK food system
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has published its latest Viewpoint Special Report, urging the UK to drive economic growth.
Sysco GB acquires catering butcher Fairfax Meadow
UK foodservice wholesaler Sysco GB has acquired wholesale catering butcher Fairfax Meadow from Hilton Foods.
US trade has “significant impact” on 2025 trade outlook
According to the latest Trade Snapshot from the Food and Drink Federation, food export volumes were up 7.2% in the first half of 2025.
Co-op estimates £206m loss from cyber attacks
Co-op has released its results for the six months ended 5th July 2025, with its net debt reduced to £43 million, down from nearly £1 billion in 2021.
Arla profits down slightly on the year to reach £30.9m
Arla Foods has published its financial results for the year ended 31st December 2024, reporting a year of “strong” performance.
Consumer survey reveals rising confidence in food safety
According to the FSA’s Food and You 2 survey, public confidence in food safety across England, Wales and Northern Ireland has increased.
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Defra announces £23m emergency fund for seafood sector
The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a £23 million emergency fund for seafood exporters impacted by Brexit delays. Each business will be able to claim up to £100,000 if they are able to prove “genuine loss” in exporting fish...
Industry bodies warn of increased costs to food supply chains
The UK’s exit from the EU has the potential to increase food supply chain costs and cause further disruption to Northern Ireland’s retailers, according to the Future Relationship with the European Union Committee. The committee held an evidence session yesterday to...
Supermarkets hit out at NI food shortages
In a letter to Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove, Supermarket chiefs have called for ‘urgent intervention’ to prevent further disruption to Northern Ireland food supplies. Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Iceland, Co-Op and Marks & Spencer have teamed up to highlight...
Industry welcomes Brexit agreement
Trade organisations across the food industry welcomed the historic Brexit agreement which was finally reached between the UK and the European Union (EU).
Historic trade deal agreed between UK and EU
After protracted negotiations, an historic post-Brexit trade deal has been agreed between the EU and the UK. The Government announced today on Christmas Eve that a deal had been reached, although it still has to be fully ratified by EU member states and in the UK...
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