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Falling food inflation “welcome news” for shoppers, says IGD
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has warned that food inflation could rise in the coming months, despite falling to 1.3% in July.
FDF report calls for urgent action to rebuild food business confidence
In its latest State of Industry report, the Food and Drink Federation has found that business confidence in the sector remained pessimistic for a ninth consecutive quarter.
Women In Meat Industry Awards voting deadline approaches
Meat industry colleagues and suppliers are encouraged to vote for those on the nominations list in this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards, as the Wednesday 26th August voting deadline draws near.
Morrisons drops nearly 5,000 jobs across operations
According to accounts published to Companies House, UK retailer Morrisons saw its monthly workforce fall from 101,144 people to 96,232 in the year to 26th October 2025.
Industry backs UK-produced eggs amid Salmonella outbreak linked to imports
The UK Heath Security Agency has reported 207 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis across the UK in the past year, leading to one death and more than a third of those affected requiring hospital treatment.
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Brexit insight
Scottish food producers warn of ‘enormous risks’ posed by Australia FTA
In a letter to the secretary of state for international trade, Liz Truss MP, Scotland’s farming, food and drink associations have called for more scrutiny and industry engagement for all Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
One in three Irish food and drink firms saw uplift in retail sales during pandemic
A new report from Bord Bia (The Irish Food Board) reveals that a third of Irish businesses in the food and drink sector experienced increased retail sales, despite the challenges posed by Covid-19 and Brexit.
BRC warns food price rises on the way
A report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) suggested that consumers were likely to see food prices increase later this year as cost pressures and Brexit red tape hit suppliers.
Industry reacts to UK Government’s proposal to introduce Irish Sea border checks in four stages
The UK Government proposed to bring in Irish Sea border checks for food products, starting with fresh meat, in four phases from October onwards.
Clarification needed on EFRA’s post-Brexit seafood and meat exports report, says CIEH
Although it has welcomed the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee’s report into seafood and meat exports to the EU post-Brexit, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has asked for clarification regarding certifying officers.
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