February 2026

Bakery specialist Wrights is marking its 100th anniversary with the launch of two limited-edition products designed to help operators tap into premium, heritage-led bakery: the Centenary Chicken, Leek & Bacon Pie and the Centenary Caramel Custard Slice. Landing in wholesale from April, the launches draw on a century of baking expertise while offering versatile, ready-to-finish […]

According to import figures, Japan now accounts for roughly 20% of the UK’s green tea imports, a category historically dominated by China and India. Between 2024 and 2025, Japanese green tea exports surged an astonishing 178% in volume and 404% in value, with compound annual growth of 70% highlighting strong and accelerating market momentum. Japanese

eddys is launching what it describes as the UK’s first edible spoon, positioning the product as a direct replacement for disposable plastic cutlery in foodservice and on-the-go environments. After three years of research and development, the sustainably-driven family business has engineered a spoon designed to perform like traditional single-use cutlery — but with a crucial

Premium bottled cocktail producer Edmunds Cocktails has tightened packaging presentation and consistency across its range after installing a new heat tunnel from Sovereign Labelling Machines. Edmunds Cocktails made its mark in the sector with the ever-growing category of ready-to-drink cocktails. But growing demand began to expose a weak point in the packaging process — the

In a move blending strategic intent with a clear appetite for growth, Finsbury Food Group has expanded its commercial leadership team by creating a new senior post: Group Product and Innovation Director. Neil Rockliff, formerly of Samworth Brothers, has been appointed to the role. The new Innovation Director position clearly underlines Finsbury Food Group’s plan

Amid ongoing industry pressures, a well-established UK chocolate manufacturer has entered administration, marking another challenging moment for the premium confectionery sector. Marasu’s Petit Fours, founded in 1987 by patissiers Rolf Kern and Gabi Kohler, officially appointed administrators on February 6th with confirmation issued on February 17th and the website going dark. The move follows the

As product ranges expand and retailer requirements tighten, many mid-sized food manufacturers are finding the same problem: recipes in one place, costs in another, specs somewhere else, leaving plenty of room for mistakes in between. UK food Product Lifecycle Management specialist Point74 is aiming to fix that with the launch of its new platform, Point74

British cold-pressed juice company Daily Dose is shaking things up with the launch of its new Apple Cider Vinegar Shot and a trio of fresh smoothies across Whole Foods Market stores in the UK. The 60ml Apple Cider Vinegar Shot mixes apples, lemon, apple cider vinegar, ginger, agave syrup and thyme — perfect for the

Every day, more than 700 GXO employees quietly keep over 2,600 pubs stocked with food, drink and equipment across England, Scotland and Wales. Ultimately, this is the kind of work customers never notice – until it goes wrong. The focus now is on making the system work even more smoothly. That means fewer gaps on

DWF, a global provider of integrated legal and business services, has helped Dairy UK score a decisive victory at the UK Supreme Court, shutting down an appeal from plant-based drinks giant Oatly. In a unanimous ruling, the Court ruled that Oatly’s trademark ‘Post Milk Generation’ cannot be used for oat-based food and drink products. The