The Takeaway - February 2026
Welcome to the February edition of The Takeaway! Well, we can all agree it’s been a cold and wet start to the year, but that doesn’t mean everyone has been hibernating. In fact, there’s been a whole lot happening in the food industry, and with that in mind here’s some of the biggest stories we’ve encountered this month…
Wholesalers debate best methods to build sustainable food system
As part of a recent 2 day conference focused on a sustainable food industry, Wholesalers such as Sysco and Bidfood, - as well as brands, retailers, farmers, innovators and policymakers discussed the best way to build a fair, healthy and net zero food system. Better Wholesaling reports on what they came up with...
Read the whole story here.
Food and Drink Federation sets out 10 must‑have conditions for UK’s new EU SPS trade deal
As we all know, the government are carrying out negotiations for a new agreement with the EU on food and drink trade, but the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) – representing the UK’s 12,000 food and drink Manufacturers, wants a say too, According to Larder Magazine the FDF has set out 10 key priorities to ensure the deal delivers for the UK.
Read the whole story here.
FSA asks parents and caregivers to check their infant formula products as Danone recalls some batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate branded infant formula
In one of the most talked about product recalls in recent times, batches from several formula brands using the same supplier were flagged as unsafe. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has now issued further guidance asking parents and caregivers to check the batches listed in the Product Recall Information Notices and stop using any that are affected.
Read the whole story here.
"Doubling down on meat"L is the Uk's love affair with vegetarian food over?
The past decade has seen the rise of plant-based diets and vegan food, but now - after the likes of McDonald’s and Wagamamas have started scaling back their vegan choices, The Guardian is asking the question - are consumers heading back to meat? Particularly given the growing scepticism around ultra-processed foods…
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How Britain became a fried chicken nation
Fish and chips, pizza, even cheese burgers have all been supplanted in the fast food market - and young people’s hearts - by fried chicken. As per the BBC, 52% of Gen Z and 47% of millennial fast food consumers reported having eaten from a chicken shop in the past year. And with rising fish prices, many chippies are now getting in on the act...
Read the whole story here.
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