The Takeaway - June 2026
Welcome to the June edition of The Takeaway - the world cup is on and so is the heat! And whilst there isn’t much time for laying back and relaxing when it comes to a summer in foodservice, we are taking this chance to reflect on the biggest stories making their rounds in the food industry this month…
Major food industry trailblazers including Iceland, Aldi and Subway pledge action to double UK bean consumption
As per The Food Foundation, there’s a new playbook for Retailers and brands highlighting untapped commercial opportunities for beans, and now several food industry leaders have pledged to increase their bean sales, helping make healthy, sustainable and affordable food more appealing and accessible.
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SWA sets out three-year strategy at annual conference
According to Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) chief executive Colin Smith, speaking as part of the SWA’s annual conference in Glasgow, the associations’ key pillars, based on engagement with members, will form part of the association’s 3-year strategy. Better Wholesaling reports...
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Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow
The pace of food price rises slowed to a 17-month low according to new Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures reported by the BBC. Over the year to May, transport costs rose by the fastest rate, while the rate of price increases in meat, dairy and vegetables eased.
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Unfair and unsafe”: Restaurants and bakeries forced to close amid soaring temperatures
A heatwave has engulfed the country, and The Caterer explains how hospitality businesses across the UK have been forced to close, or adjust their opening hours as a result of the “uncomfortably hot” working conditions triggered by the scorching temperatures.
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Social Media Inspired Pasta Sauces
TikTok has established itself as a huge food influence, and now brands are taking note. As per Trend hunter, Heinz Marry Me Pasta Sauce has been launched in the UK as a product inspired by the viral TikTok recipe trend to help the brand connect more intimately with the social media generation.
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