All Inflation articles – Page 74
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NewsHeating costs add further threat to UK produce sector
Inflationary pressures are driving growers to plant fewer crops
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Category ReportThe craft beer crush: beer & cider category report 2022
High-profile exits from craft beer have raised questions over the future of the movement. Is now the time for consolidation?
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy Oxfam is going beyond the supermarket human rights scorecard
Oxfam’s final human rights table shows the discounters now ahead of all rivals except Tesco
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Grocer 33Asda is cheapest again but rivals are drawing closer
Asda had the highest year-on-year inflation of any of its rivals at 8.3%
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NewsSainsbury’s announces pay rise for outer London staff
The supermarket today said it would pay the real living wage and London living wage to all Sainsbury’s and Argos store workers
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Comment and OpinionFour solutions for retailers and brands ahead of HFSS regulations
It’s apparent we are missing great opportunities to feature the virtues of our own products, says Steve Burdett, commercial director Western Europe, NielsenIQ Brandbank
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NewsCity snapshot: Retail footfall sees gradual improvement in March
UK footfall continued to rebound in March as consumer behaviour stabilises after Covid restrictions, but shopper numbers remain well down on pre-Covid levels
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NewsMedia Bites 8 April: Co-op, Morrisons, Ferrero
The new boss of the Co-operative Group is braced for further “shocks” after a tumultuous year during which profits were hit by disruption to its supply chain that coincided with a systems upgrade in its grocery business.
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Comment and OpinionHow price rises could force an evolution in consumer behaviour
Inflation isn’t new information, but we need to dig deeper to realise the full impact on the UK grocery sector, says Kieran South, senior vice-president UK, IRI
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NewsHopes of HFSS delay crushed as government presses ahead with plans for promotions ban
The guidance accused the food industry’s promotional environment of flying in the face of its healthy eating guidelines
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NewsSoaring fuel prices set to make fishing ‘uneconomical’
Crews throughout the UK had decided not to go fishing at all in recent months
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NewsCity snapshot: Waitrose and Deliveroo extend partnership to 70 more stores
Waitrose and Deliveroo are expanding their partnership to meet ’strong customer demand’ by adding more than 70 new Waitrose locations by the summer
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NewsMedia Bites 7 April: inflation, Kinder Surprise, Amazon
Chronic worker shortages in the food and farming sector as a result of Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic could push food prices even higher and lead to more food having to be imported, MPs have warned.
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Comment and OpinionWill mandatory calorie labelling actually help tackle obesity in the UK?
Doubts have already been raised over whether calorie labelling on menus will make much difference in the fight against obesity
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Comment and OpinionInflation and supply chain shortages threaten global food security
Government shows little sign of appreciating the strategic importance of food security for the world as a whole, says Andrew Kuyk, director general at Provision Trade Federation
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NewsWing Yip profits soar by 75% to reach £11m in 2021
The company, which specialises in supplying Chinese and oriental groceries, recorded a pre-tax profit of £11m, up from £6.3m in 2020
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NewsAsda DC workers vote on support for industrial action amid sick pay row
In February an overwhelming majority voted to reject base rate increases to warehouse and clerical staff
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NewsCity snapshot: Revenues soar as Hilton Food Group diversifies further
Meat and fish supplier Hilton Food Group has reported a surge in revenues and profits as it extended its reach across protein categories around the world. Plus, trading updates for Imperial Brands and Distil.
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Comment and OpinionMorrisons’ results put CD&R under pressure with refinancing mission
Clayton Dubilier & Rice must show they can invest enough to stop the retailer being left behind by its rivals
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NewsBooker to freeze prices on 250 catering lines until the end of May
Booker is to freeze the prices on more than 250 of its popular catering lines until 31 May. Items subject to the price freeze include pork shoulder, beef joints, boneless turkey and premium chips. The retailer said it was keen to include roasting joints as part of ...