Danica Kirka

Associated Press

The Hidden Costs of Standing Still

The Hidden Costs of Standing Still

September 8, 2026

Workers collect garlic from a farm on the banks of the Kok River in Tha Ton, Thailand, Feb. 21, 2026.

Worsening El Nino Threatens Asia With Drought — Potentially Raising Food Prices Globally

September 22, 2026

Merlot grapes hang on a vine at Berryhill Family Vineyards in Clements, Calif., Sept. 10, 2026.

California Farmers Are Struggling to Sell Grapes as Wine Demand Drops

September 22, 2026

I Stock 960922336

PepsiCo to End Manufacturing at Longtime D.C. Area Plant

September 21, 2026

Beyond the Dashboard

Beyond the Dashboard

Turning KPI insights into meaningful business action.

September 8, 2026

Aldi supermarket, Manchester, U.K., April 2013.

U.K. Food Prices Soar at Fastest Pace in 40 Years

Prices jumped 14.6% through September, led by staples such as meat, bread, milk and eggs.

October 19, 2022

The British trawler kept by French authorities docks at the port in Le Havre, western France on Oct. 28, 2021.

France Fines British Boats as Fishing Spat Escalates

The U.K. government said France’s ambassador would be summoned to the Foreign Office in an official sign of displeasure.

October 28, 2021

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, right, walks with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison after their meeting, in the garden of 10 Downing Streeet, in London on Tuesday June 15.

Australia, Britain Agree to Cut Many Tariffs

The pact is expected to boost exports of traditional British products such as Scotch whisky, while boosting imports of lamb and wine from Australia.

June 15, 2021

Britain's Minister for the Cabinet Office of the United Kingdom, David Frost, right, speaks to his EU counterpart Maros Sefcovic, during a meeting, in London on June 9.

UK, EU Hope to Avoid 'Sausage War' in Post-Brexit Negotiations

Now, the two sides are sparring over the rules governing chilled meats.

June 9, 2021

A sign requesting people stay two metres apart is displayed in Kingston upon Thames, south west London on Monday, June 22. The two-metre social distancing rule will be under review as the UK relax coronavirus lockdown measures implemented to stem the spread of the virus.

England Pubs & Restaurants to Reopen July 4

The government also announced that social-distancing rules will be relaxed.

June 23, 2020

Brexit

UK Looks to Avoid Food Shortages

Some suppliers are concerned about panic buying and rationing as the deadline draws closer.

August 7, 2019

Brexit

Farmers Worry About Post-Brexit Exports

On one hand, Britain may not impose tariffs on imports in order to maintain food supplies. On the other, expensive tariffs could complicate exporting.

January 30, 2019

Mc Cormick Spices Wiki

McCormick Makes $4.2B Acquisition

The Sparks, Maryland-based food company fought off rival bidders to purchase the business that makes French's mustard and Frank's RedHot brands.

July 19, 2017

Ab In Bev Sab Miller Ap 57ebd3b282bd6

Beer Merger Clears Final Hurdle

Regulators around the world have already approved the deal, which AB InBev says will create "the first truly global brewer." The takeover is expected to be formally completed on Oct. 10, AB InBev said.

September 28, 2016

Boxford Suffolk Farms

Who'll Harvest UK Fruit?

British farmers may soon be unable to find workers, because of the U.K.'s vote to leave the European Union.

August 31, 2016

Budweiser beer cans

Beer Mega Merger: Can It Be Stopped?

The maker of Budweiser, Corona, and Stella Artois, is trying to buy SABMiller in a massive deal that would merge the world's two largest beer makers. How did we get here?

August 23, 2016

Will Brexit Tank SABMiller-AB InBev Merger?

All convergence planning has been "paused," SABMiller CEO Alan Clark said in a memo to employees.

July 28, 2016