UK Food And Drink Exports Hit Multi-Year Low, Trade Deficit Widens – FDF
The UK’s food and drink export volumes have plunged to their third-lowest level this millennium, imports remain near record highs.
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Colruyt Group Secures Independent Certification For Green-Score Eco-Label
Belgium’s Colruyt has secured independent certification for its Green-score environmental system under new legal requirements.
Synlait Reports Improved H2 Results Following H1 Loss
New Zealand dairy firm Synlait reported improved results in the second half of 2026, following a challenging first half.
BAT Predicts Fast Growth In Smoking Alternatives For The Next Decade
British American Tobacco said it expects annual revenue from selling smoking alternatives to grow by a mid-teens percentage until 2030.
DIA Reports Sales Of €2.9bn In H1 2026, Outpaces Spanish Retail Market Growth
Supermarket chain DIA reported gross sales of €2.9 billion for the first half of its 2026 financial year – up 11.6%, year on year.
Tesco Names AgroSustain And Herd Advance As Agri-Tech Challenge Winners 2026
UK retailer Tesco has announced the winners of its 2026 Agri-tech Challenge, which supports technological innovations in agriculture.
EU Households Accounted For Over Half Of Food Waste In 2024 - Eurostat
Households accounted for more than half of all food waste (53%) in the EU in 2024, according to new data released by Eurostat.
Vegan Society Of Ireland Urges Government To Adopt Danish-Style Plant-Based Food Fund
The Vegan Society of Ireland has called on the government to introduce a national plant-based food fund in Budget 2027.
Mondelēz Expands Harmony Into Independent European Wheat Certification
Mondelēz International has announced that its Harmony Label is evolving into an independent sustainability certification scheme.
Waitrose extends delivery slots for Christmas
Waitrose has announced plans to offer a record number of delivery slots this Christmas to help households across the UK secure essentials for the festive time. The supermarket…
Target Lowers Prices On Nearly 2,000 Items Ahead Of Holiday Season
Target said it is lowering prices on nearly 2,000 products to attract cash-strapped shoppers ahead of the holiday season.
CMA Considers Remedies Package For Southern Co-op Deal
Britain's competition regulator is considering the remedies offered by Co-op for its proposed merger with Southern Co-op.