All Avian flu articles – Page 42
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Analysis & Features
Why aren’t supermarkets clearing the pork backlog?
Many producers are frustrated at a perceived lack of support from UK supermarkets
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Comment & Opinion
In this age of inflation, let’s value our food more and waste less
It’s almost impossible to not notice inflation’s tightening squeeze on living costs
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News
Russia invades Ukraine: Commodity prices spike ahead of sanctions announcements
Oil, gas and wheat prices are up following Moscow’s attack
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Comment & Opinion
Pig crisis conflict to seasonal wage confusion: five key takeaways from the NFU Conference 2022
The conference was a day of lively debate as it broached the problems currently facing farmers with speeches from NFU president Minette Batters, Defra secretary George Eustice and more
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News
Media Bites 23 Feb: UK vets, Farming, GSK/Haleon
The food and drink industry is demanding “urgent action” from the government to tackle a severe shortages of vets to process UK food exports
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News
City Snapshot: Profits decline at Finsbury Food Group despite record sales as inflation hits
Pre-tax profits fell 9.2% to £11.9m in the six months to 25 December, with operating profits in the UK side of the business down 27% to £4.7m as it managed labour shortages and supply chain disruption.
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Analysis & Features
Will GSCOP stop the CRAP Amazon suppliers face?
Suppliers fear being deemed CRAP, standing for ‘cannot realise any profit’
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Analysis & Features
2022’s Big 30: the inflation battle facing Britain’s biggest wholesalers
Wholesalers have battled the challenges of Covid and Brexit with aplomb. But they now find themselves in the eye of another storm with rampant inflation… and patchy availability
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News
Media Bites 17 February: Heineken, inflation, Kraft Heinz, M&S
Heineken’s chief executive has warned that “off the charts” cost inflation will further push up the price of a pint and said the risk of outright shortages was growing as brewers face persistent challenges delivering beer to pubs, restaurants and supermarkets.
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News
City Snapshot: Inflation hits new 30-year high in January
Inflation hit a new 30-year high last month as prices continued to climb despite January sales. Plus, Heineken bounces back but warns prices rise could hit demand for beer; full-year results from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and Kerry Group; and Treatt appoints new CFO.
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News
Farmison & Co launches ‘Save Our Bacon’ boxes to tackle British pork supply chain issues
The half and quarter pig boxes would help ease the “heart-breaking” problems the industry was facing, Farmison said
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News
Media Bites 15 February: Petrol, Motor Fuel Group, Post Office
Petrol prices have hit record highs, putting further strain on families as the cost-of-living crisis worsens.
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News
Defra to launch supply chain probe into UK pig crisis
It comes as more than 200,000 animals are now backlogged on farms
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Promotional Features
Wales steps up to labour shortage issue
While recruiting skilled labour into the food and drink manufacturing industry has long been a challenge, it has been exacerbated by recent events. Now, the Welsh Government is pulling out all the stops to address the issue head-on.
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Analysis & Features
Is this the end of the road for rapid grocery’s employee riders?
Rapid delivery firms have so far avoided the gig economy model of Uber and Deliveroo. But as they get bigger, they’re rethinking their plans
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News
Arla continues to see strong growth despite disruption to supply
The dairy co-op’s UK revenue grew by 2.6% to £2.17bn last year
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News
Sales fizz higher at Coke and Pepsi on strong demand and price hikes
Soft drinks giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have enjoyed double-digit sales growth in the final quarter of 2021 on the back of price increases and continued demand as consumers return to pre-pandemic habits out of the home.
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News
Walkers calls time on crisp packet recycling scheme
The scheme, which was launched in 2018 in partnership with TerraCycle, will end on 25 April
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News
Media Bites 9 Feb: Ocado, Unilever, Just Eat Takeaway.com
Ocado’s annual results are heavily featured in this morning’s papers
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Whitepapers
Technology transformation for food manufacturers: Where to start
With the world seemingly at a crossroads, the megatrends that were once 25 years away have been brought to the fore in a matter of months. The rate at which businesses must now adopt technology is only increasing. This scene presents itself amid continued reports of supply chain challenges, labour shortages and heightened costs. Download the report below to gain insights into understanding the need for technology transformation.