According to the latest data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), UK food inflation accelerated to 4.3% in May, the highest inflation rate since April 2012.

Asda has announced the expansion of its grocery delivery partnership with Uber Eats, adding 88 additional stores to the app across the UK.

Manufacturer of protein processing equipment Bettcher Industries has announced that it will acquire the pork and beef processing solutions firm Frontmatec from Axcel.

The annual Women In Meat Industry Awards recognise the important and significant contributions that women make across the UK meat sector and nominations are now being requested for this year’s initiative.

CEO of the Cold Chain Federation (CCF) Shane Brennan said that there were “lessons to be learned” from the latest report on supply issues, but expressed his disappointment at some of its recommendations.

According to research released by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), exports and imports of food and drink with non-EU countries have soared above pre-pandemic levels for the first time.