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Food inflation “holds steady”, finds Worldpanel
According to the latest Worldpanel by Numerator market figures, take-home sales rose below inflation by 3.4% over the month to 30th November.
IGD Economic Viewpoint report predicts “make or break” year ahead
In its latest Economic Viewpoint report ‘What to plan for in 2026’, The Institute of Grocery Distribution warns of persistent inflation and higher taxes for the food industry in 2026.
BAKO Group to acquire BAKO Western
BAKO Group has announced its acquisition of BAKO Western, following a vote by BAKO Western’s members on 26th November 2025.
FSA and FSS publish safety guidance on cell-cultivated products
The Food Standards Agency, in partnership with Food Standards Scotland, has published the UK’s first safety guidance for cell-cultivated products.
FDF Scotland calls on Government to support food and drink manufacturers
Food and Drink Federation Scotland has launched its 2026 manifesto, setting out priorities for Scotland’s food and drink manufacturing industry.
Preferred site for new Billingsgate and Smithfield markets announced
A site in London’s Royal Docks has been identified as the preferred location for Smithfield and Billingsgate markets by the City of London Corporation.
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Brexit insight
Britain delays post-Brexit border controls
The UK government has set out a new timetable for introducing full import controls for goods being imported from the EU to the UK.
Government promises 50,000 more HGV driving tests
The UK government has announced plans to accelerate the process of obtaining an HGV driver licence as a means of tackling the nationwide labour shortages.
Supermarket shortages will become permanent, says FDF boss
Ian Wright, CEO of the Food and Drink Federation, has said the days of limitless food choice in supermarkets or restaurants are “over”.
Morrisons warns HGV crisis will raise prices
The supermarket chain said that they were expecting “some industry-wide retail price inflation” during the second half of the year, driven by factors including the current shortage of HGV drivers.
BRC warns food manufacturing at risk of moving overseas
Director of the British Retail Consortium (BRC), Andrew Opie warns that if the current labour shortages are not taken seriously “retailers will end up offshoring production.”
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