Brexit – Page 80
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Comment & OpinionNavigating the new world of rising import costs
The latest trade data by the Office for National Statistics confirms that sterling’s post-Brexit slide has significantly impacted the price of imports, signaling new challenges ahead for the UK food industry.
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NewsSupply chain complexity and Brexit set to drive up food crime
Insurance broker Arthur J Gallagher called for co-ordinated action from the world’s regulatory bodies
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Analysis & FeaturesTrade impact of Brexit remains a mixed picture
The UK’s trade deficit fell back to £2bn in October compared to £5.8bn in September. So a great success for Brexit Britain? Not so fast.
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NewsBrexit cost hikes loom for Bart as its losses widen to £551k
Losses have widened at herb and spices brand Bart Ingredients despite another year of double-digit sales growth
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Analysis & FeaturesNot even Brexit can hamper optimism of Ewan Venters
Fortnums CEO talks Brexit, Brand Britain and business rates
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NewsSeabrook Crisps hit by heavy promotions but profits rise again
Aggressive promotions have taken a bite out of revenues at Seabrook Crips but failed to dent rising profits at the LDC-backed business.
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Comment & OpinionFortnum & Mason sizes up the Brexit price ticket
Ewan Venters took over as CEO of Fortnum & Mason four years ago. Here are his thoughts on everything from Brexit, Black Friday to business rates …
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Analysis & FeaturesBananas, Marmite, milk... where next for price hikes?
After the first price hike on bananas for more than two years, what other foods are ripe for price hikes, and why?
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News£3 meal deals under threat as sandwiches face cost hikes
The end could be nigh for the £3 meal deal, as UK sandwich makers face a perfect storm
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Comment & OpinionCo-op's record on waste
Our long-term ambition is for all packaging to be recycled where it can be, and we are making a bold start
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NewsCheers! Price of Champagne is down 7% since Brexit
The price drop comes as the mults prepare for a festive push on bubbly
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NewsJustin King blasts 'car crash' Brexit negotiation strategy
Justin King has slammed the government’s Brexit negotiations – a week after claiming it would force supermarket prices up by 5%
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NewsCranswick calls for clarity from government on EU workers
It comes as the group posted strong half-year results, with revenues up 16% to £581m on the back of double-digit volume growth.
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NewsChristmas pudding prices set to be pushed up as costs rise
The combined cost of the main ingredients for a traditional Christmas pudding have increased 21% year on year
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NewsBananas are latest staple to be hit by Brexit price rises
The increase is the first by any major retailer on the iconic SKU since July 2014 and follows a milk price increase by Asda last month
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NewsTyphoo tea sales fall as Brexit brews up further trouble for tea brand
Typhoo is the latest casualty in the tea category as falling retail prices, heavy supermarket promotions and flagging demand in the everyday black tea market led to a more than 9% fall in annual sales.
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Comment & OpinionJustin King is being conservative: the only way prices can go is up
Justin King during his time as Sainsbury’s CEO Not many ex-supermarket CEOs have escaped the upheaval of the last few years with their reputations intact. Justin King is one of them. Former peers include Phil Clarke (Tesco 2011-2014), Dalton Philips (Morrisons 2010-2015) and Andy Clarke ...
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NewsAutumn Statement 2016: UK economy wobbles as Brexit feeds uncertainty
Chancellor Philip Hammond has warned that growth in the UK economy is set to slow down and borrowing will rise in the wake of uncertainty created by Brexit.
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NewsAutumn Statement 2016: Snap industry reaction
Following this afternoon’s autumn statement announcement by the chancellor Philip Hammond, here is a round-up of comments from industry figures on the likely effect on the UK economy over the next fiscal year
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NewsFood and drink exports hit record levels in Q3
Food and non-alcoholic drink exports soared 12.1% to £3.4bn in the third quarter, with trade to non-EU markets growing at twice the rate of countries in Europe.