30 Apr 2026 • The Takeaway

The Takeaway - April 2026

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Welcome to the April edition of The Takeaway! Easter is in the rear view mirror and now thoughts turn to summer - ice cream, bbqs, picnic food. Unfortunately, summer temperatures have not yet arrived so while we wait let’s look at some of the biggest industry stories this month…

Launch of The National Allergy Strategy

Some good news for allergy campaigners - there’s now a comprehensive blueprint for improving allergy prevention, diagnosis, treatment and support across the UK, developed by Allergy UK and key partners across the allergy sector and through the National Allergy Strategy Group (NASG). Allergy UK explain more on their website...

Read the whole story here.

Government launches major overhaul of England's school meals

In one of the month’s major news stories, it was revealed that the government plans to ban deep-fried and high-sugar foods from school menus in England, the first major update to School Food Standards in over a decade. MSN explains the rules set to take effect in 2027, with phased implementation for secondary schools.

Read the whole story here.

British Beef Week 2026 highlights role of farm shops in food chain

We at Erudus have been known to indulge in celebrations for British Beef Week (as you can see here), which takes place in April. And this year it returned with a renewed focus on the local butchers and farm shops at the heart of the nation’s food chain. Farming UK has the full story...

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What happens if there are food shortages in the UK as government warns it's stepping up plans

The Strait of Hormuz blockades, due to the current situation in Iran, could lead to UK food shortages by summer. As per LadBible and Reuters, the British government is preparing contingency plans for the potential shortages - as despite promises from Iran, passage through the Strait remains severely restricted.

Read the whole story here.

How to save money by using your freezer effectively

The cost of living crisis and the rising prices of food are now a constant national topic, and the BBC are among the outlets coming up with money saving solutions. Here they explain how you can get the most out of your freezer - one of the hardest working tools in the kitchen...

Read the whole story here.

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