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AHDB campaign returns following 14-month investigation by ASA
The ‘Let’s Eat Balanced’ dairy and red meat campaign from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board will return following a 14-month investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority.
BRC calls on Government to protect consumers amid rising costs
The British Retail Consortium observed a fall in food sales in the four weeks to 2nd May 2026, stating that the food category was “hit hardest”.
Lords Committee calls for regulatory guidance
A House of Lords Committee has warned that without further guidance, regulators could fail to meet the Government’s call for them to facilitate innovation and growth.
Grocery remains top priority for consumers despite rising costs
Financial firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has published its Consumer Sentiment Survey for Spring 2026, which looks at how retailers can respond to consumer concern over costs.
IGD research finds online grocery market “increasingly fragmented”
Research from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has found that weekly use of quick commerce has increased to 33% in Q1 2026.
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Brexit insight
Food sector “remains committed” to EU imports
According to insights from members of the UK food supply chain, the EU will remain a “key resource” for the UK food industry “despite challenges imposed by Brexit”.
New post-Brexit border controls will “jeopardise” food supply chain
Food industry trade bodies have raised their concerns about the UK Government’s proposed Border Target Operating Model.
BTOM: food industry trade bodies respond to new rules
In response to the implementation of the new BTOM, the Institute of Export and International Trade and the CIEH have issued statements.
UK food manufacturers to benefit from new FTAs, says FDF
The UK food industry is poised to reap “substantial benefits” from new free trade agreements (FTAs) with Australia and New Zealand, says the FDF.
Draft proposals for new border controls announced
Plans to enforce checks on products entering the UK have been published by the UK Government, in collaboration with the Scottish and Welsh Governments.
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