From Japanese milk bread and single-estate chocolate to upcycled pasta and snacks made from legumes, Whole Foods Market’s latest predictions offer a taste of what could be coming next to food and drin …

UK supermarkets are approaching Halloween 2026 with products designed for sharing, gifting and family activities, alongside the familiar trick-or-treat staples. This year’s ranges offer some useful cl …

One of the UK’s leading foodservice providers, Bidfood, has lifted the lid on the food and drink trends set to shape the out-of-home market in 2027. From emerging global flavours and functional ingred …

World Food Day 2026 puts the spotlight on innovation’s role in building a better food future. We explore how food and drink buyers and suppliers can help make nutritious food more accessible, reduce w …

Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, the UK's biggest celebration of industry innovation, has announced its ambassador lineup for 2027's edition, which takes place on 5-7 April at Excel London. 

In response to customer demand, Ocado Retail has launched Simple Ingredients, a dedicated online aisle featuring a curated selection of products made only with ingredients customers are likely to reco …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …