27 Aug 2026 • The Takeaway

The Takeaway - August 2026

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Welcome to the August edition of The Takeaway! Summer is nearly over, giving way to autumn days and pumpkin spice latte season. And since the Christmas countdown won’t kick in for a few weeks, we’ve got plenty of time to catch up on the biggest food industry stories making the rounds this month…

The School Food People responds to food standards report by campaign group

Following a report by campaign group Bite Back 2030 claiming that existing standards are being routinely breached in secondary schools, The School Food People - the national organisation representing school meals providers, has stepped into the debate over School Food Standards. Public Sector Catering has the story.

Read the whole story here.

Store water and tinned food: UK government emergency plans emerge amid '2030 Russia attack threat'

One of the month's most widely reported stories – the British public will be asked to stock up on certain items to ensure they are prepared for national emergencies, as part of a new government campaign to improve the nation’s resilience. The Manchester Evening News was one of the outlets with all the details.

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Food fraud costs UK economy up to £2 billion a year, new study finds

Food fraud is costing the UK economy up to £2 billion every year, according to the first study to calculate its full economic impact. As explained by the University of Portsmouth on their website, researchers warn that greater investment in tackling the crime could deliver significant returns while protecting consumers.

Read the whole story here.

Government stops disposable BBQ sales due to heatwave

It was impossible to ignore the soaring temperatures and forest fires this summer. And as a result, the Government put a stop to the sale of disposable barbecuess. As per Better Retailing, the Government said disposable BBQs pose a “significant risk” to the public and environment during extreme heat.

Read the whole story here.

‘How Dolly Parton's legacy lives on through food and cookware brands

In extremely sad news, this week the legendary singer and entertainer Dolly Parton passed away. But though she was best known for her hit songs and philanthropic work, she was also something of a food industry icon – Yahoo take a look at her portfolio of baking mixes, frozen single-serve meals and desserts, cookware and cookbooks.

Read the whole story here.

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