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Government reportedly contingency planning for potential food shortages
According to reports, Government has looked at the potential impact on the food industry if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Expanded energy scheme “missed opportunity” to bolster food production, says NFU
The National Farmers’ Union has stated that Government missed the opportunity to ease financial pressures on food producers following the expansion of the BICS.
Shoppers opt for own-label products amid inflation rises
According to market research firm Circana, sales of own-brand grocery products could “further accelerate” as rising inflation causes brands to increase prices.
Tesco reports £3.15bn profit in 2024/25
In its financial results for the year ended 28th February 2026, UK supermarket Tesco achieved a group adjusted operating profit of £3.15 billion, up 0.6% on the year.
Kerrygold maintains “market-leading” position despite global volatility, says Ornua
Irish dairy co-operative Ornua published its financial results for the 12 months ending 27th December 2025, reporting a group turnover of €3.5 billion.
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Brexit insight
UK organic sector to be recognised after Brexit
The European Commission has announced that the UK's six organic certification bodies will be recognised for 12-months following the end of the Brexit transition period. Concern had been growing amongst farmers that without EU recognition, organic products from the UK...
Truss confirms changes to Trade and Agriculture Commission
International trade secretary, Liz Truss, has announced a series of changes to the Trade and Agriculture Commission which will see it put on a statutory footing. The Commission has also been extended beyond its initial six-month period and will now be in place for up...
Food industry “concerned” by PM’s no-deal comments
Key figures across the food industry have issued concern after Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that the UK could be heading for a no-deal Brexit. Speaking after a summit last week, which Johnson had previously said was the deadline for a deal, he said that trade...
NFU president meets with Prime Minister to discuss British standards
National Farmers Union (NFU) president, Minette Batters, has met with Prime Minister Boris Johnson to discuss the need for action to safeguard British farming’s standards in trade policy. Batters urged the Prime Minister to increase the parliamentary scrutiny of trade...
NFU responds to Agriculture Bill vote
The president of the National Farmers Union (NFU), Minette Batters, has hit out at the decision to reject the latest round of amendments to the Agriculture Bill, saying that the future of British food and farming is at stake. On Monday 12th October, MPs voted against...
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