The long-awaited green light for London Heathrow’s third runway has taken another step closer to take off after the government selected the winning bid in what has been described by the logistics sector as a positive step towards long-term growth. Image: Heathrow Airport The Transport Secretary this week confirmed that Heathrow Airport Limited’s (HAL’s) proposal will be used as the scheme to progress the expansion of Heathrow, which is designed to support trade, tourism and j

Foodservice supplier Delifresh has been acquired by Irish retail, wholesale, and foodservice giant Musgrave in a move that further strengthens the Irish company’s position in the premium foodservice sector in Great Britain, and signals future growth opportunities for the UK firm. Image: Delifresh The move reportedly follows Musgrave’s previous acquisitions  of Ritter Courivaud, Town & Country Fine Foods and Italicatessen UK, who are all suppliers of premium ingredients to che

Company Shop Middleton, part of the UK’s leading redistributor of surplus food and household products Company Shop Group, is celebrating a decade of environmental and social impact by cutting food waste while serving the local community.   Image: Company Shop Group Since 2015, the Manchester-based store alone has prevented 30,000 tonnes of surplus from becoming waste, delivered the equivalent of 69.3 million meals, saved members over £63 million, and avoided an estimated 78,0

Farmers across the UK have intensified their protests ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, demanding that Chancellor Rachel Reeves reverse what they describe as an “unfair and unjust” raid on inheritance tax (IHT). Hundreds of growers took part in go-slow demonstrations on Monday , staging slow-moving tractor convoys on major routes. According to organisers, thousands more are preparing to bring their tractors into London just hours before the Chancellor delivers her Budget statemen

Consumers in the UK are increasingly embracing the “Eat The Rainbow” approach to diet, with vibrant vegetables seeing strong uplifts in demand, according to recent data from Tesco. The trend highlights a growing emphasis on the nutritional value of variety and colour in fruit and vegetable consumption. Demand Surge Across Colourful Vegetables Tesco reports significant growth in sales of vibrantly-coloured veg, particularly in the latest season. Some of the standout increases

In a move that underlines its commitment to British produce, Aldi has announced that it has sold approximately 30,000 tonnes of British apples over the past year — the equivalent of one in five apples sold in the UK. The retailer is now forecasting an even larger volume for the 2026 season, with expectations of 32,000 tonnes of British apples in the next 12 months. Strong Growth Backed By Long-Term Partnership At the heart of this growth is Aldi’s 20-year partnership with sup