Retailers

The retail giant said it was ‘fully committed’ to ensuring farmers remained sustainable for the long-term both financially and environmentally

It has been a challenging start to the year for pig farmers, and producers have called on retailers and Scottish Government to support Scotland's pork sector instead of choosing imports from abroad

Food producers said protests at supermarket depots have sent a powerful message to retailers, the Government and consumers how unfair the food system currently is and why it needs to change. But others have argued farmers 'lose the battle' once they block consumers from accessing food

However, the cost of living is a significant barrier for consumers looking to eat healthily

68% of farmers say making a living through farming has never been harder and seven in 10 (69%) farmers surveyed feel the buying relationship between growers and retailers has worsened over the last two years

A 26% increase in sales of British berries saw Lidl crowned Retailer of the Year 2025 by British Berry Growers

NFU Scotland's ShelfWatch shows retailer has increased its Scottish-sourced products 6% year-on-year

The supermarkets original 2025 target of a 400% increase in meat-free and alternative milk sales has been surpassed reaching a staggering 694%

M&S said its small-batch Collection butters – made exclusively for the retailer with help from farmers – hit shelves last year and has been an instant hit with customers

The National Association of Cider Makers said apple growers, retailers and farmers could expect to see a strong demand for one of the UK's most loved refreshments this summer