All articles by Harry Holmes – Page 24
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NewsNo-deal Brexit will raise food prices, warns BRC
The BRC said the industry would be unable to absorb all the additional tariff costs, meaning higher prices for shoppers
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Comment & OpinionAldi’s chlorinated chicken pledge is a PR stunt - but worthwhile nonetheless
The supermarkets could shift the dynamic of the food standards debate
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NewsSupermarkets under pressure to ban chlorinated chicken
Waitrose said last month it would refuse to sell any food that does not meet its “own high standards”
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NewsExporters fear US standards would undermine Britain’s ‘premium’ reputation
A new trade commission was hailed as an “important step” towards protecting British food standards
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Analysis & FeaturesDelistings: have supermarket product ranges shrunk for good?
Supply issues forced brands and retailers to rationalise when the pandemic hit. But will financial pressures keep ranges simple?
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NewsGovernment agrees to trade commission to monitor food standards
Farmers claim a trade and standards commission will help ensure the UK’s food standards are upheld post-Brexit
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NewsTesco clearing out panic-bought stocks of pasta and toilet roll
Products under most pressure from shoppers in March are among those now being cleared
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Analysis & FeaturesFood price inflation: where have all the supermarket offers gone?
Supermarkets cut promotions heavily to stop panic buying but with availability back to normal they’re still down 17% on average. So why aren’t they back?
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Comment & OpinionA global pandemic is the wrong time for tough US tariffs
The industry is already contending with Brexit, Covid-19 and an impending recession. Now the US wants to remind us things could get worse
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NewsUS considers new tariffs on British food and drink
The US is looking to impose new tariffs on $3.1bn of EU exports including beer, gin and biscuits
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Comment & OpinionBritish farming has more to worry about than cheap US imports
With public debate focused on protecting our own food standards, we risk losing sight of the urgent environmental improvements British production needs to make
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NewsNew bounce back plan ‘vital for improving resilience’ - trade minister
The government’s “bounce back” aims to “turbocharge” food and drink exports
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Analysis & FeaturesCan u-turn on border checks prevent chaos for importers?
Importers have welcomed the turnaround. But will it be enough?
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NewsThai Union trials AI system to eradicate bad fishing practices
The John West owner claimed the system would provide greater reassurance their tuna was responsibly and ethically caught
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NewsFood & drink industry urges flexibility in Brexit talks to protect supply chains
A letter to negotatiors said manufacturers could face ‘costly restructuring of supply chains’
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Category ReportHoliday in a bottle: oils category report 2020
Brits may not be jetting off to sunny climes any time soon, but a growing number are using oils to create holiday moments at home
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NewsGlobal meat industry ‘highly vulnerable’ to more pandemics, warns FAIRR
FAIRR concluded 44 of the world’s 60 largest meat, fish and dairy businesses were at ‘high risk’ of both creating another pandemic
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NewsSupermarkets and suppliers plan closer Christmas collaboration
Supermarkets are increasingly keen to better understand their supply chains and pay more attention to risk management
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NewsNorthern Irish business demands six-month delay to Brexit border checks
Indsutry leaders complain of a lack of details and government engagement
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes new UK tariff policy mean cheaper sugar?
The UK’s new tariff policy is due to come into effect on 1 January, here’s what it means for the sugar industry