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AHDB predicts rise in nutrient-dense meals as GLP-1s gain popularity
According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s latest YouGov/AHDB Pulse survey, 85% of consumers believe diet is key to health.
Discounters see record sales during Christmas run-up
UK discounter Aldi has revealed that 2025 was its “best-ever” Christmas, as Lidl labelled it “record-breaking”.
HFSS advertising banned after 9pm
A ban on the advertising of so-called “junk” foods has been implemented across the UK, with all adverts for HFSS foods now banned on television before 9pm.
New Year Honours list recognises UK food industry
The 2026 New Year Honours list has recognised the achievements of people from across the UK, including key food industry figures.
Farm Profitability Review urges Government to partner with industry
Baroness Minette Batters’ Government-commissioned Farm Profitability Review has been published, setting out a number of recommendations on how Government can work with industry to strengthen farm businesses.
NFU Scotland urges retailers to curb “excessive” festive discounting
The farmers’ union has called on UK supermarkets to end the “damaging practice” of deep discounting on fresh produce at Christmas, which is said risks undermining the long-term viability of Scottish horticulture.
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Key industry figures to debate the future of UK food standards
Food Standards Agency CEO Emily Miles will be among the speakers discussing the impact of Covid-19 and Brexit on food safety and regulation at a conference in July.
Food and drink exports to EU drop by £5.6 billion
UK exports of goods to the EU fell by £5.6 billion in January 2021 which contributed towards the biggest monthly decline in British trade for more than 20 years. Exports of food and live animals to the EU, which includes seafood and fish, decreased by £0.7 billion in...
What the ‘Brexit effect’ means for the food manufacturing sector
The ‘Brexit effect’ is impacting the food manufacturing sector in many different ways, including the availability of labour, skills and knowledge. Matthew Carr, managing director at Integrated Food Projects (IFP) explains what food manufacturers can do to solve the continuing people and skills shortage post-Brexit.
Government pushes back new Brexit legislation
New Brexit legislation on food imports from the EU which were due to begin in April were pushed back until October.
Efra announces inquiry into Brexit border delays
MPs have called on Environment Secretary, George Eustice, to provide more details on Government aid for seafood and meat businesses which have been impacted by Brexit border delays. Trade organisations had previously called on Government to support meat and seafood...
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