Food inflation rises ahead of festive period
The latest consumer price inflation figures have been released by the Office for National Statistics, with food making the largest offsetting upward contribution to the change in inflation rate.
The latest consumer price inflation figures have been released by the Office for National Statistics, with food making the largest offsetting upward contribution to the change in inflation rate.
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has launched its Global Retail Trends 2026 report, identifying seven trends that it believes will “define the direction of the food and grocery industry”.
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has launched its ‘UK convenience market 2025-2030’ report, which revealed that the channel has experience growth of 1% “despite continued external challenges”.
Over the five weeks from 31st August to 4th October, the British Retail Consortium reported a rise in food sales on the year.
The inaugural IGD conference brought together retailers, manufacturers, suppliers and food sector policymakers to discuss the future of the UK food system.