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Asda Q1 2026 results show performance “edging forwards”
Q1 results show total sales revenues at Asda fell by 1.5% year-on-year, but improved like-for-like sales over the period offer some relief.
M&S to double frozen range as it targets weekly family shop
Marks & Spencer has announced an expansion of its frozen offering as part of its strategy to attract more family shoppers, starting with the transformation of its own-label ice cream range.
Seafood industry value increases despite “uncertain” market conditions
A report from UK trade body Seafish has found that despite “ongoing global pressures”, the UK seafood industry’s trade value increased to £6.09 billion in 2025.
British farmers to receive £5bn investment from Aldi
Discounter Aldi has opened its £500 million distribution centre at Bardon in Leicestershire, which it said would employ around 1,000 people.
Greencore reports increased revenues following Bakkavor acquisition
Convenience food manufacture Greencore Group Plc has published its results for the half year ended 27th March 2026.
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Brexit insight
No-deal Brexit could cost food industry £9.3 billion
Failing to reach a Brexit deal could cost food retailers and the supply chain £9.3 billion, according to a new Barclays Corporate Banking report. The new Barclays report, Scale, Disruption and Brexit – a new dawn for UK food supply chains? shows that in a no-deal...
No-deal Brexit plans updated by Government
An updated no-deal Brexit scenario list has been released, which includes information about food imports, food exports and producing and labelling. In the newly released ‘No-Deal’ Technical Notices, The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has...
Technology cannot replace border checks on food post Brexit
Claims that UK border issues can be resolved in the event of a no-deal Brexit through technology have been described as ‘misguided’ and ‘irresponsible’. The Chartered institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has responded to a series of statements from politicians...
Defra to ‘fall short’ of Brexit promises
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is reported to have made good progress in its preparations for exiting the EU, but still faces an enormous challenge. The newly published National Audit Office (NAO) has assessed how Defra is implementing...
Government approach towards food safety criticised
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and Lord Bassam have strongly criticised the Government for its approach towards food safety in the United Kingdom post-Brexit. There has been strong pressure on the Government to clarify its approach to both food...
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