Plans by the EU to suspend Brazilian beef and poultry imports from 3 September 2026, linked to Brazil’s inability to demonstrate compliance with EU antimicrobial controls and lifetime traceability rules, could impact the UK if they go ahead. 

We exclusively caught up with two Italian wineries looking to make an impact in the UK, offering trail-blazingly authentic regional rose: La Genisia & Cantina Ventiventi.

With sunshine brings a fresh boost to the taste buds – but the flavoursome Rosato is not just for summertime!

June has proven to be the best month of 2026 for pubs, with a 1.9% increase in like-for-like, year-on-year sales, reveals the latest NIQ RSM Hospitality Business Tracker. Rising temperatures and the influx of World Cup fans across the country have supported this growth.

The Compleat Food Group is the home of Julienne Bruno, where a range has been developed to fill key roles in the kitchen.  

One Planet Pizza is a truly unique brand, slicing its way through the competition in a cut-throat market. Co-founder Joe Hill elaborates on plans for growth. 

From pistachio pesto to artichoke and garlic, the Seggiano product range brings pasta to life.

Multi-brand franchise group PBV has officially launched to help drive and empower outlets operating within the QSR sector.

The School of Pizza designed exclusively for food professionals is the latest innovation from Eurostar Commodities – and the doors are open!

The UK eating‑out market is forecast to reach £102.8bn in value in 2026, representing +1.8% growth year on year, according to the latest Lumina Intelligence’s Market Sizing. 

EPS event director, Sarah Whittaker-Smith, explains why the show is so important for Italian brands wanting to make an impact in the UK.  

National Pinsa Day burst onto the scene in New York on May 28, bringing an exciting new Italian celebration to the city like never before.

Brakes, the nation’s leading foodservice wholesaler, has reaffirmed its commitment to developing future culinary talent by continuing its partnership with Compass Group UK & Ireland for its Junior Chef Academy (JCA).

For any tomato operator worth its salt, it needs to meet demand for authentic ingredients. The general consumer expectation in 2026 is restaurant-quality meals in the home, with minimal complexity. And in foodservice, operators are under pressure to balance premium requirements with tighter margins and labour challenges. 

Supporting modern menus, farmer-owned Italian food brand Cirio is expanding its foodservice portfolio.

Pepperoni still rules the pizza menu in 2026 – and the Danish Crown team tells us how attention to detail guarantees the finest flavour.

Lupa Foods, the UK-based importer and B2B distributor of food ingredients, has announced the promotion of Ben Pearce to the role of Commercial Director.

Williams is the UK foodservice market’s first refrigeration manufacturer to develop and launch multi-temperature counters and cabinets. 

Sysco GB, the UK’s leading foodservice provider, has signed a new deal with Shell Energy Europe Limited to harness 20 Gigawatt hours of wind power a year until 2035, as it delivers on its commitment to use only renewable energy by 2030.

The latest Lumina Intelligence Eating and Drinking Out Panel (EDOP) data shows that value-led deals are successfully driving consumer engagement at the start of the year, despite ongoing pressure on household finances.