The carbon dioxide (CO2) industry has struck a deal to ensure sectors such as food manufacturing and processing are supplied, avoiding potential shortages.

According to the latest Kantar figures, like-for-like grocery price inflation, currently around 3.8%, could add an extra £180 to the average household’s annual grocery bill.

GMB Trade Union has begun balloting Asda distribution workers over a new pay offer.

People working for charities and not-for-profit organisations in the food supply chain have an extra four weeks to apply to the Emerging Leaders training and mentoring programme.

The annual deal value for the UK food and beverage (F&B) sector in 2021 was an estimated £6.6 billion, the largest figure recorded since 2010.