Report shows shoppers chose healthier products in 2025 as vapes dropped off
Report by NIQ and The Grocer reveals the key shopper habits from 2025
Team GB Olympian vaults Spar Lancashire School Games into its 20th year
A Team GB Olympic pole vault star has returned to launch Spar’s Lancashire School Games
Co-op commits to LEAF marque certification across its fresh produce by 2027
Co-op has announced a commitment to enhance sustainability across its fresh produce supply chain
Six in ten shoppers unaware of January’s new HFSS advertising rules
New research reveals a gap in awareness ahead of major changes to food advertising
Vybey launches a three-strong health range of bars and hydration sticks
The Vybey brand has entered the UK market from Australia, with six new health products
SGF writes to Health Secretary over nicotine pouch guidance
Trade leaders say industry and government can work collaboratively on pouch sale guidelines
Report shows food industry is finding new ways to advertise unhealthy food to young people
The Food Foundation’s State of the Nation’s Food Industry report has been released today
IGD reveals four key grocery trends for 2026
IGD identifies four key trends set to shape the grocery sector in 2026 and unveils its European channel forecasts for 2025-2030
Report finds government should back organic food for health and economic returns
A small increase in government support for organic fruit and veg could deliver huge national returns
Government urged to drop plans to tax zero-nicotine vape products
Online vape retailer ECigone argues taxing zero-nicotine vapes at the same rate as nicotine products removes incentives for smokers trying to quit
Soft Drinks Levy extended to cover milkshakes and dairy-based drinks
The Soft Drinks Industry Levy will be extended to cover milk-based drinks from January 2028, with the sugar threshold lowered to 4.5g per 100ml
Poll shows only 10% support Irish ban on certain nicotine pouch strengths
New poll suggests pouch restrictions ignore demand for harm reduction in Ireland
Grenade to launch a limited edition Creme Egg protein bar
Protein bar brand Grenade is launching a limited-edition Creme Egg flavoured version
New research shows many ‘healthy’ snack bars are loaded with hidden sugars
New survey by Action on Salt and Sugar exposes misleading ‘healthy’ snack bars
White’s launches duo of new products made from 100% Irish oats
Ireland’s largest oat miller and cereal producer launches two new premium oat ranges
Pip & Nut unveils new look for next wave of growth
Nut butter brand Pip & Nut has launched bold new packaging for its entire range
Convenience retailers to focus on ‘immediate consumption’ in 2026
Convenience retailers are to shift their focus to food and drink designed for “immediate consumption”, reducing space for take-home groceries, says IGD report
iPRO’s new Protein Water to launch in two flavours
Drinks maker iPRO has announced the imminent launch of its Protein Water
Pip & Nut launches charitable foundation tackling food poverty and loneliness
UK nut butter brand, Pip & Nut, has launched a new charitable foundation
Campaign group lobbies Parliament to raise awareness of plastic in gum
Kids Against Plastic group launch early day motion on dangers of plastic in chewing gum to Parliament
We Vape and more launch campaign to ban super strong nicotine pouches
Campaign groups launch website to reduce number of high strength nicotine pouches
Government joins with Weetabix, Morrisons and more on school breakfast clubs
Children up and down the country will have better access to healthy meals as a result of new Government scheme
White Rabbit launches gluten free pasta range
Gluten free brand White Rabbit is launching a range of fresh pasta with unique recipes
Goodrays launches Re:Focus functional drink boosted with lion’s mane and more
Functional drinks brand Goodrays has released its first non-CBD drink, Re:Focus
Co-op doubles staff paid leave for pregnancy loss from five to ten days
Co-op has strengthened its sector-leading support for all parents, partners, and intended parents
iPRO launches two top flavours into 550 Morrisons Daily stores
Drinks brand iPRO has announced its official launch into 550 Morrisons Daily stores across the UK
Olbas highlights generational divide around winter ailments with new campaign
New Olbas research shows generational divide in caring for winter ailments
Plenish brings out an Ultra Ginger shot in market first
Plenish is strengthening its portfolio with a triple blend of ginger
Welsh store chain fined £36,000 for selling unsafe food
Company fined £36k after Pembrokeshire Council uncovered food allergen labelling breaches
Roley’s new Super Natural lager uses world exclusive SmartBrew technology
Beer brand Roley’s launches a beer delivering 35.8% fewer calories than other mainstream 4.4% lagers