Annie McGoff, Analyst at IGD, explores how younger shoppers, social celebrations and social media are shaping Halloween 2026, highlighting opportunities for food and drink retailers and suppliers to m
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Sainsbury’s has opened applications for the latest round of its Future Brands programme, which helps emerging food and drink brands bring distinctive products to a wider retail audience.
Thai Trade London, Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), has announced its first collaboration with Ocado.com, introducing 15 new products through a dedicated ‘Taste of Thailand’ shop-in
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Christmas has arrived early in UK retail, with supermarkets beginning to reveal the products they hope will win over shoppers during the 2026 festive season. Not every retailer has released its comple
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British Food Fortnight returns from 26 September to 11 October 2026, marking 25 years of celebrating the farmers, producers and businesses behind Britain’s diverse food and drink industry.
The UK is almost one year away from the planned launch of its deposit return scheme (DRS). Drinks producers, importers, wholesalers and retailers should now be moving from general awareness to detaile
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Iceland’s collaboration with BBC hit The Traitors demonstrates how entertainment licensing is becoming an increasingly valuable source of food and drink innovation.
The growing use of GLP-1 medications is reshaping how consumers eat, shop and spend, with new purchasing habits extending beyond active users to influence entire households, according to new research
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The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has opened entries for the 2027 British Frozen Food Awards, celebrating quality, creativity and innovation across the frozen food industry.
Sainsbury’s has announced an investment of over £1.5 million to help children and families across the UK access nutritious food throughout the school day and at home.
Seafood producer Royal Greenland delivered a profit before tax of DKK 217 million, approximately £25 million, in the first half of 2026, compared with a loss of DKK 11 million, approximately £1.3 mill
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