Boom, bust, heatwave: A snapshot of UK dairy in 2026
First Milk's Impact Director, Dr Fiona Roberts, analyses how boom-bust cycles, volatility across farmer contracts and a rise in protein demand have made 2026 a bumpy ride for UK dairy.
The numbers don't lie: what AI is actually delivering for food manufacturers
49% of food manufacturers are using AI according to our research*. We take a stat-led look at what that means for the sector and how it will affect production efficiency, quality control and...
Meet the team with Ruth McBride
From quality and compliance in meat to animal welfare specialist at Foods Connected — Ruth McBride shares her non-linear path through the food supply chain. After studying Food Quality, Safe...
10 questions with Foods Connected CSO Paul Armstrong
The Foods Connected Chief Sales Officer and Co-founder shares his thoughts on AI, the biggest challenges the sector is facing in 2026 and reveals how the brand went from an idea to a reality...
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Data & AI: why both are essential to the future of food security
Foods Connected's Head of AI Enablement, Dr Stephanie Brooks, explores why effective AI needs good data – and how together they are the key to future food security.
Inside the blue room: Professor Chris Elliott talks food fraud in 2026
Welcome to the Blue Room, Foods Connected's new insight-led interview series. We'll be talking to our in-house industry experts and other guests about the issues that matter to businesses in...