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Calculus, one of the UK’s longest-established EIS and VCT fund managers with over 25 years backing innovative growth companies, announces a £2.5m investment into Edify, the AI-powered operations platform built for quick service restaurants (QSRs) and hospitality chains.

Leading UK food distributor, RH Amar has celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in High Wycombe, with Dame Mary Berry joining colleagues and guests at a special lunch to mark the occasion.

A Shetland-based pizza business is marking its first year in operation with the opening of a new permanent premises, following support from Business Gateway that has helped it grow from a mobile venture into a thriving community-focused enterprise.

St Austell Brewery is raising a glass to 175 years with the launch of a new anniversary book, A History of St Austell Brewery.

Aldi is thanking shoppers in Scotland for helping the supermarket raise £13 million for Teenage Cancer Trust through their nine-year partnership.

St Austell Brewery is launching its latest impact report in a bold and practical way, rolling out biodegradable, plantable beer mats across its South West pub estate.

Scottish food and drink businesses, including direct competitors, have been urged to work closer together to overcome growing barriers to international trade and strengthen the sector’s export resilience.

Award-winning brand Kent Crisps announced the launch of new Beef Brisket & Stout Flavour crisps, a mouth-wateringly rich and savoury hand-cooked crisp developed in collaboration with historic Kent Brewer, Shepherd Neame.

St Austell Brewery is marking its 175th anniversary with the release of 1851, a special edition commemorative ale brewed to honour the year the brewery was founded.

M&S has become the first UK retailer to launch its much-anticipated Jersey Royal potatoes, thanks to its longstanding 10-year relationship with the Le Maistre family.

Bestway Wholesale has appointed Charles Abraham as Food Service Director, strengthening its senior leadership team as the business accelerates its growth across catering, foodservice and the on-trade markets.

M&S announces that it is extending its commitment to British lamb and beef farming with a £2.1bn investment.

London-based family business Dina Foods supplies an artisan range of Mediterranean flatbreads and luxury confectionery to foodservice operators across the UK.

Property consultancy Vail Williams has successfully acquired new headquarters in Surrey for the UK’s leading supplier of world foods.

Global Brands, the drinks producer behind the likes of Hooch, VK and Franklin & Sons has announced the acquisition of the low-calorie, gluten-free beer and cider brand, Skinny Brands.

The Pantry marked a hugely significant milestone on Monday 6th April, celebrating 20 years since it first opened its doors as a small sandwich shop perched on Hayes High Street in Hillingdon, Middlesex.

Family owned and run Mediterranean food specialist, Dina Foods, has secured a Parnationwide listing with Ocado Retail, further expanding the reach of its authentic bakery and confectionery products.

A village pub in south Warwickshire is once again proving it has the recipe for success after scooping a string of awards for five of its pies.

St Austell Brewery is raising a glass to its 175th anniversary with the launch of a special limited-edition cask ale range for 2026. The range includes several much-loved favourites, revived from the brewery’s archives.

RH Amar has completed the move into its new purpose-built headquarters in High Wycombe, marking a major milestone in the company’s 80-year history.