All Cost of living crisis articles – Page 39
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NewsCheese prices up to 50% more expensive in just two months
The price hikes mean some SKUS are now up to 175% more expensive year on year
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NewsAsda offers free half-term breakfast for kids to fight hunger crisis
In January, Asda announced the extension of both its kids £1 meals and over-60s Winter Warmer £1 soup café initiatives until the end of March
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Promotional FeaturesWhy changing shopper habits are forcing retailers to adapt
Greater format choice and flexibility are vital to meet evolving customer needs in today’s challenging retail environment. Find out how Post Office is helping retailers adapt to growth in the parcels market.
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NewsGS1 unveils ‘revolutionary’ barcode technology
GS1 will later this month unveil its next generation of barcodes to its 58,000 members
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Comment & OpinionCMA investigation into confusing pricing neglects impact of the discounters
It seems unlikely the CMA’s review will result in significant legal change
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NewsChicken supply facing ‘crisis’ due to low returns, producer claims
Herefordshire-based Jo Hilditch of Whittern Farms warned the sector could suffer the same problems as seen in eggs in recent months
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NewsLower-income families swap veg spending for treats over Christmas, new research finds
The YouGov survey found 28% of lower-income families spent less on food this Christmas compared to previous years
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Category ReportDo cereals need a Grenade? Cereals category report 2023
A new wave of cereal brands wants to do for breakfast what low-carb snack brand Grenade did for confectionery. Can they really do it?
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NewsAlcohol sales decline across Europe as cost of living bites, research shows
Value sales of beer, wine and spirits across all European retailers slumped 4% in 2022, according to IRI data
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NewsMars shrinks Ben’s Original rice pouches to mitigate soaring costs
While the packs have shrunk, shelf prices have remained the same for certain products, Assosia data reveals
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NewsCity snapshot: Food inflation shows no signs of slowing as prices hit record high
Food inflation has leapt to a new high in January as producers continued to battle cost pressures, according to the latest report by the British Retail Consortium. Plus, new appointments at Greencore and Kitwave
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NewsTesco takes axe to in-store management
Tesco is rolling out a new management structure across all its bigger stores, which will see the removal of 1,750 lead and team manager roles
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NewsYoung families turning away from meat, fruit and veg in cost-of-living crisis
Over a quarter of parents of young children (27%) said they are buying less meat and 18% said they are buying less fruit and veg
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NewsProfits warnings at food producers hit 16-year high in 2022
Profit warnings by UK-listed companies soared 50% higher in 2022 as rising costs put retailers and food companies under significant pressure, according to a new report
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NewsRetailer fees for UK’s first deposit return scheme boosted by nearly 20%
Circularity Scotland, the management body made up of manufacturers and retailers, said it had taken advice of independent analysis commissioned by PwC
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Comment & OpinionIs greedflation really happening in food and drink?
Hundreds of food and drink suppliers are pushing through price hikes, and inevitably, somewhere along the line, some will take advantage
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NewsDemand for food from social supermarket doubles amid cost of living crisis
Community Shop works with the fmcg industry to redistribute surplus stock that might have otherwise gone to waste
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NewsPotts says vertical model made it harder for Morrisons to keep prices down
A lack of competitiveness on price was a key reason for a 4.2% fall in like-for-like sales in the 52 weeks ending 30 October 2022
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Comment & OpinionDon’t misunderstand John Allan’s supplier comments: he was bang on script
Allan’s comments about suppliers would seem to reflect the corporate view, says Ian Wright, outgoing co-chair of the Food & Drink Sector Council
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NewsShrinkflation hits Warburtons Soft Pittas
Consumer testing found people favoured paying the same for fewer pittas, rather being charged extra for the original five-pack