All Cost of living crisis articles – Page 33
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NewsFlorette and Higgidy announce partnership to give shoppers better value
The partnership will include recipe inspiration and promotions to support consumers
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NewsSouth Africa’s Dynamite Factory wine debuts with ‘affordable’ duo
The shiraz and sauvignon blanc (rsp: £9.99/750ml) are produced in a former explosives factory
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NewsHunter & Gather relaunches sauces in 40% bigger bottle – but prices remain same
The startup has switched from a 250g glass bottle to a 350g recyclable plastic alternative
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Analysis and FeaturesWhat more supermarkets could do to help shoppers in tough times
The crisis has plunged 13 million people into food insecurity. Supermarkets and food manufacturers are looking to respond, but there are question marks over whether they’re doing enough
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy it's so hard to prove profiteering and greedflation in food
Questions have been raised about the legitimacy of supplier price increases. But margins at major fmcg giants are almost universally in decline
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Comment and OpinionWith the King invested in food poverty, it’s time to subsidise redistribution
Surely human consumption is a better social, economic and environmental outcome than anaerobic digestion?
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NewsM&S food director George Wright named new FareShare boss
FareShare said Wright would bring with him a “deep understanding” of the food industry
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Comment and OpinionFairtrade farmers need the support of UK shoppers as inflation soars
The UK imports 40% of our food so we have a vested interest in a continuous supply of good-quality imports, says Kerrina Thorogood, partnerships director at the Fairtrade Foundation
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ReportsHow the cost of living crisis has revitalised illicit tobacco trade
Shadow economy sales have been a long-running problem for tobacco
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NewsHygiene poverty: Tesco and Unilever unite to donate personal care products
The companies have joined forces with In Kind Direct, a charity founded in 1996 by King Charles
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NewsBritish food & drink competitiveness with EU ‘falls’ post-Brexit
When asked about competitiveness with EU markets in the past year, 47% of respondents said it had declined, compared to just 5% who said it had improved
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Comment and OpinionHow to run a successful campaign when budgets are tight
Now more than ever is the time for brands to invest in maintaining awareness and driving mental availability, says Steph Cullen, head of manufacturing at IRI
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NewsWholesale fruit & veg prices soar amid shortages in supermarkets
According to data from Nationwide Produce, the spot price for boxes of some vegetables are up two or three times as much as the normal rate
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide to Cheese
Despite the turbulence within the cheese category, suppliers have their eyes on the key drivers of convenience and snacking as a way to ride out the current inflationary environment, creating NPD to suit these needs. Discover how they are adapting to the current environment and how innovation ...
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NewsMorrisons launches third wave of price cuts this year
The move follows cuts across more than 800 products last month
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NewsKen Towle leaves Asda just a year after move from Nisa
Towle, a former Tesco veteran, had been charged by Asda’s owners the Issa brothers with the turnaround of stores
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NewsTesco gives third pay rise in 10 months but cuts Sunday premiums
The 7% rise in base pay will come in early, from 2 April, said Tesco, to help colleagues facing the cost of living crisis
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Promotional FeatureHow brands can conquer cost pressures without losing long-term loyalty
With production costs rising and disposable income falling, consumer packaged goods brands need to navigate an increasingly complex commercial environment. But now, a new tool can help you conquer that challenge.
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NewsCo-op ditches best before dates on 150 fresh produce lines
Shoppers will see changes in store later this month, with best before dates removed from all of Co-op’s fresh produce with a few exceptions
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NewsHenry Dimbleby: case for free school meals ‘irrefutable’ after £130m intervention
The mayor’s office said it is estimated the one-off funding could help more than 270,000 children in the capital during the 2023-24 academic year