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Penrhos Spirits, the small independent family-run craft distillery on Penrhos farm, today announced it has been verified by BLab to achieve Certified B Corporation™ status, joining a global movement of businesses meeting the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. To mark the occasion and celebrate saving 1 million wonky blueberries from going to waste, Penrhos is also launching its first limited edition ‘Wonky Blue

Associated British Foods plc has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Hovis Group Limited ("Hovis Group") from Endless LLP. The acquisition of Hovis Group and its combination with Allied Bakeries, the UK bakery business of ABF, will create a sustainably profitable UK bakeries business for the long term with an enhanced market position. The integration of the two businesses will commence shortly and is expected to deliver substantial operational synergies and eff

British raspberries are measuring up to 50% sweeter than usual according to growers, after a warm spell followed cooler spring temperatures. The raspberries this season are testing at sugar levels of 11 to 12 on the Brix scale, compared with average readings of around eight, the biggest jump growers have seen in years. The Brix scale measures the approximate sugar content of a fruit or fruit juice, with a higher Brix reading generally indicating a sweeter, more flavourful, an

Lidl GB has announced a £500 million sourcing investment in the British berry industry, pledging to increase the volume of UK-grown berries amid rising demand for healthy, home-grown produce. The investment reflects the value of sourcing contracts with British-based berry suppliers over the next five years, with the discounter signing new five-year agreements to give its suppliers greater certainty to invest and expand at a time of rising costs and unpredictable weather. With

As in so many kitchens, extra virgin olive oil is one of the most-used ingredients in Ottolenghi's. It goes into the pan before anything else, and it's usually the last thing a dish is finished with too: there at the start of a stew and the end of a salad, under the fish and over the beans, standing in for cream, for butter, sometimes for a sauce altogether. Ottolenghi has partnered with Citizens of Soil on an EVOO from the Tuscan and Umbrian hills - the same hills where Yota

As major wildfires and outdoor blazes continue to scorch the UK, the NFU is warning they represent a stark reminder of the growing risks extreme weather poses to food production, the rural environment and the resilience of farm businesses across the country. Months of hot dry weather has left the ground like a tinderbox with large swathes of the country vulnerable to fire. The same story has been seen across Europe with the heatwaves causing devastating fires to break out in

Tims Dairy is celebrating continued success as it has secured new accolades at the 2026 Great Taste Awards, further cementing its reputation for producing exceptional Greek-family dairy products. Tims Dairy has been awarded a prestigious 2 Star Great Taste Award for its Greek Family Vanilla Kefir, one of the highest honours presented by the internationally recognised Great Taste Awards. Organised by the Guild of Fine Food, the Great Taste Awards are regarded as the world's mo

September will mark the start of the new British apple and pear season, with growers predicting a harvest that will deliver great flavour and good supplies throughout the season. Following crop assessments across orchards in England, growers expect overall production to be around the five-year average. While this year’s crop is unlikely to be a record-breaker, growers say the eating quality could be among the very best for many years. Young apples and pears are continuing to

Yorkshire Baking Co. has unveiled its fresh new look ahead of Yorkshire Day aiming to both strengthen its presence and support the exciting next phase of the cake brand’s growth. Rolling out across the ever-popular MEGA Loaf Cake range, the refreshed packaging celebrates Yorkshire Baking Co.‘s heritage while creating a stronger, more contemporary presence on shelf. The new design features an illustrated landscape, a prominent “Yorkshire’s Finest Cakes” seal of approval and th

One million tins of baked beans will be produced for people facing food insecurity this summer.

As the UK faces unprecedented heatwaves, consumer spending reveals an unexpected shift in dining habits.

The Food and Drink Federation, National Farmers' Union, British Retail Consortium and UKHospitality have joined forces to urge those running for Prime Minister to back a five-point plan for a more resilient and affordable food system. As the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, the food and drink industry from farm to fork is worth more than £153 billion and supports more than four million jobs across the supply chain1 – one in nine jobs in the UK. The plan shows how economical

Aldi has announced a £5 billion investment in British farming and food production through a series of long-term agreements with UK suppliers. The supermarket said the deals will give farmers and producers greater certainty to invest in their businesses while helping strengthen British food supply chains. The agreements, which typically last at least two years, cover fresh fruit and veg, dairy, meat and eggs, with Aldi aiming to source 50% of its domestic produce through long-

A nationwide survey has settled the great British pizza debate once and for all — and the classic Pepperoni Pizza has claimed the crown as the UK's most-loved pizza.