The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Sainsbury's and Morrisons held preliminary merger discussions earlier this year, highlighting potential consolidation across the UK grocery sector.

Deliveroo partners with Coco Robotics in an exclusive deal to roll out autonomous pavement delivery robots across UK cities, starting in London.

Asda introduces Asquith 1965, an exclusive seven-strong beer and cider portfolio developed with Siren Craft Brew, Westons, and The Garden Brewery.

Co-op has closed its five standalone On The Go trial stores across the UK, shifting the micro-format food-to-go concept into its core convenience network.

Aldi partners with Deliveroo to trial Shop & Deliver across eight UK stores, utilising couriers to pick, pack, and deliver orders ahead of a 2027 rollout.

Aldi US enters the chilled prepared food sector with its first fresh ready-made meal collection, launching seven single-serve and family-size SKUs from October.

Asda expands its seasonal snacking portfolio with 16 festive crisp lines, introducing 14 new products across standard and premium Exceptional ranges.

London Gatwick has launched a major food and beverage tender spanning six restaurant and pub units generating £65 million in annual sales across 3,800 square metres.