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NewsTurkey production ‘may need rethink’ in light of bird flu crisis
Poultry supplier Copas Turkeys will meet its Christmas obligatgions this year, but at a cost
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NewsEgg prices rise by up to 20% in two weeks as supply crisis worsens
Across the big four, Waitrose, Lidl and Aldi, there have been 37 price rises in the past two weeks
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NewsBestway extends Costcutter fuel levy refund scheme into new year
The reimbursement, which is a benefit of Costcutter’s Platinum Club membership, was originally set out to cover June, July, and August
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Comment and OpinionChristmas dinner offers frozen sector the chance to shine as never before
There was a real sense of optimism at the BFFF’s annual luncheon bash, with the sector believing it is ‘part of the solution’
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NewsEgg producers ‘trapped’ in system call for supply chain overhaul
Producers have told The Grocer conditions are ‘the worst it has been in 20 years’ and have called for ‘price restructuring’ across the supply chain
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Supply Chain
The UK’s food and drink supply chain is still facing numerous challenges, with pressure coming from a variety of global and local factors. Yet logistics suppliers are working to tackle the issues they face, with increasing use of automation and digital technologies to optimise effiency and overcome labour shortages.
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NewsMedia Bites 22 November: CBI conference, eggs, food production, fuel, Waitrose, Compass Group
The papers cover the speeches of John Lewis boss Sharon White and PM Rishi Sunak at the annual Confederation of British Industry conference.
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NewsSupply chain & logistics operators warn of potential food shortages over rising fuel costs
Trade body Logistics UK said that, if introduced, the fuel duty hike would be a “body blow to the logistics industry”
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NewsMedia Bites 21 Nov: Iceland, Lottery, UK Retail sales
The founder of Iceland has reasserted his intention to retain control of the frozen foods retailer after rebuffing takeover interest from several suitors since the onset of the pandemic
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NewsMedia Bites 18 November: Autumn Statement, Lidl, avian flu
The front pages are dominated by reaction to the Autumn Statement.
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NewsMedia Bites 17 November: Premier Foods, inflation, autumn statement
Premier Foods has posted a rise in revenue fuelled by growing demand for cheaper products as customers turn to home cooking in the face of a cost of living squeeze (The Financial Times £). Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods has posted a rise in first-half profit and ...
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NewsSainsbury’s stocks imported eggs in response to shortage
The supermarket has had to broaden its supply chain following national issues with egg supply
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NewsMedia Bites 16 November: avian flu, Imperial Brands, champagne, Ocado
The avian flu outbreak is leaving high-end butchers struggling to source hand-reared and organic birds, while eggs shortages hit supermarkets and hospitality.
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NewsMedia Bites 14 November: Autumn Statement, M&S, Morrisons
It is a quiet weekend in the papers for fmcg news as headlines focus on the upcoming Autumn Statement.
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WhitepapersHow technology can drive efficiency and sustainability
Featuring insights from fmcg tech trailblazers, discover how digitalising end-to-end production can put you on a path to becoming more competitive, productive and sustainable in 2023, all while reducing costs.
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Long readsThe Big Squeeze: OC&C 150 supplier rankings 2022
Britain’s biggest suppliers are already squeezed by soaring inflation. Now with tax rises and a recession on the way, it’s unlikely to get any easier
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NewsMedicine suppliers must prioritise convenience stores amid shortage, says Bestway
Key availability issues have been with Lemsip, Nurofen and Calpol, with demand superseding supply as the cold and flu season kicks in
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NewsEgg prices up 50% but shortages loom due to tight supply
It comes as some retailers were this week reportedly considering egg rationing and importing from Poland due to shortfalls
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Comment and OpinionThe Treasury takes the food sector for granted at its peril
The government is offering support on energy bills through winter, but in April, we will still need to bake, chill and freeze food, says FDF CEO Karen Betts
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NewsUK self-sufficiency contracting, industry leaders warn Efra committee
Minette Batters, NFU president, said she had ‘never witnessed anything like this’ when it came to the pressures the sector was under