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NewsSalmon Scotland says India is ‘the next major opportunity’
The industry body said the potential slashing of the 33% import duty on Scottish salmon due to the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), expected to come into force in April, could drive penetration
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NewsBrewDog founder James Watt set for last-minute rescue bid
James Watt, who started BrewDog with Martin Dickie in 2007, is negotiating financial backing from external investors to back his bid for the ailing company
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NewsFranco Manca owner Fulham Shore appoints advisors to review options
Fulham Shore’s CEO said the review looks to ‘ensure the brands are on the strongest possible footing to realise their long-term potential’
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NewsTrump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs thrown out by US Supreme Court
The court ruled the US president had exceeded his powers by introducing the package of reciprocal import tariffs last April
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NewsPlant-based food is bouncing back, says Tesco
The retailer said demand for veg-led foods rich in protein and fibre had delivered a boost to plant-based options
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News‘Welfare-washing’ Sustainable Chicken Forum slammed by animal rights groups
The cross-industry initiative was designed to drive improvements in chicken welfare while balancing sustainability, net zero ambitions and long-term supply resilience
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NewsMore retail job losses looming amid fears over Employment Rights Act
The BRC’s latest survey of chief finance officers found employment costs were among their biggest fears
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NewsMeat industry takes government to court over ‘inflation busting’ vet charges
In a statement released 19 February, AIMS said official veterinarian charges to industry were ‘going up by £10m in the coming year’, an increase of nearly a quarter, despite the current rate of inflation standing at 3%
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NewsShortages on shelves as wet weather hits fruit & veg crops
Wet weather across the Mediterranean and UK is starting to impact on the availability of some fresh produce items
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NewsThe Wholesale Group brings back own-brand roadshow for 2026
The year-long schedule will see the team travel from Portsmouth to Inverness, as well as visiting Ireland and Jersey
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NewsEgg production to struggle with rising demand without better planning laws: NFU
The NFU has called for a more workable planning regime and a fair, functioning supply chain to unlock investment in modern, efficient housing and support a resilient egg sector
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NewsPoundland leaflets thousands of residents spelling town’s name wrong
The discount chain mailed thousands of residents with a leaflet saying in large print: ‘Poundland Bury St Edmonds now open’
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NewsDiageo to onboard latest Learning for Life cohort at Guinness Open Gate Brewery
This year around 1,100 students will participate in Learning for Life
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NewsM&S has biggest-ever Valentine’s for flower sales
M&S’s share of flowers and plants reached 17.1% in the eight weeks to 14 February, up from 16.3% a year earlier [Circana], as it sold over a million Valentine’s bouquets
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NewsGreenpeace calls out lobbying on harmful pesticides
CropLife UK was accused of ‘prioritising industry profits’ by Greenpeace, which said it was lobbying against a quick ban on chemicals ‘found to pose serious hazards to human health, wildlife or the environment’
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NewsHiggidy adds shakshuka-inspired quiche to target brunch
The NPD will hit selected retailers on 8 April
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NewsRetail sales volumes up as discounting encouraged January spending
Increased discounting and sales prompted the largest increase in retail sales volumes in nearly two years in January, as consumers splashed out on bigger ticket items
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NewsPeroni aims to ‘broaden the shoulders of beer’ with 0.0% abv fruity duo
Fruit beer was ‘a major opportunity for UK retailers’, with sales having increased by £3.1m year on year, Peroni owner Asahi UK said, citing NIQ data
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NewsDanone sales grow as consumers focus on nutrition
Danone’s sales grew ahead of expectations in 2025, up 4.5% as consumers turned to high-protein and functional dairy products for nutrition
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NewsNestlé investors sweeten on turnaround progress as ice cream exit advances
Investors in Nestlé have shown cautious optimism in a turnaround as new CEO Philipp Navratil unveiled a structural shake-up and advanced plans to sell the reminder of its ice cream business to Froneri