All Inflation articles – Page 97
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NewsMedia Bites 9 November: THG, Coca-Cola, retail sales
The City’s financial watchdog is understood to be reviewing trading volumes in THG after comments made by boss Matt Moulding last week during trading hours could have been interpreted as market-sensitive information.
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Category ReportOats unbottled: plant-based milks category report 2021
As more consumers seek out dairy alternatives, oat milk is exploding. What’s going on, and can oats retain their lead?
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NewsMedia Bites 8 Nov: Yo! Sushi, Weetabix, M&S
he company behind the sushi chain Yo! has halted plans for a £750m stock market listing amid growing unease among investors
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Comment and OpinionSympathy for buyers only goes so far as cost price increases are scrutinised to nth degree
There’s a tsunami of cost price increase demands coming through right now from every corner of the supply base
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NewsDelay tactics from supermarket buyers slowing supplier cost price increases
Supermarket buyers are using increasingly onerous justification processes to delay and thwart supplier cost price hikes
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NewsSainsbury’s faces ‘cashing in’ claims over olive oil prices
Sainsbury’s increased its own-label standard olive oil price by 30% to £3.90/litre in October
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NewsMedia Bites 5 November: Sainsbury’s, M&S, BoE
The papers focus on the latest Sainsbury’s results and the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates.
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NewsCity snapshot: Sainsbury’s profits jump despite second quarter sales slowdown
Sainsbury’s has posted a strong rebound in first half profits on continued grocery growth despite a wider like for like sales slowdown in its second quarter
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NewsMondelez upgrades sales outlook as it hikes prices to battle inflation
Cadbury owner is the latest fmcg giant to highlight the role of price increases as the industry continues to battle inflation
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NewsMedia Bites 3 Nov: THG, EG Group, Morrisons
Shares in the Hut Group hit an all-time low on Tuesday after it emerged that BlackRock was halving its stake in the online retailer
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NewsSpice price hikes set to cause inflation across raft of products, suppliers warn
The price of spices, garlic and ginger have risen up to 50% in some cases, according to industry sources
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NewsCity snapshot: HelloFresh raises growth expectations on continued strong sales
Meal kit supplier HelloFresh has upped its full year sales forecast after continued strong customer and revenue growth in its third quarter
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NewsMedia Bites 2 November: THG, Coca-Cola
THG’s troubles look set to continue as BlackRock prepares to sell 55 million shares, while Coca-Cola is to buy the remaining stake in Body Armor that it did not already own for $5.6bn.
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NewsMedia Bites 1 Nov: Asda, Morrisons, Greggs
Asda’s billionaire owners are looking at expanding the chain into continental Europe
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NewsFood & drink sector headwinds keep the lid on M&A activity
Food and drink M&A volumes remained relatively subdued in the third quarter as mounting headwinds constrained dealmaking in the sector.
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy Asda's loyalty scheme launch will struggle to bridge the gap
‘Asda Rewards’ is being trialled in 16 stores. But how will the new scheme fare for a retailer that has always focused on everyday low pricing?
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NewsDairy faces ‘reset’ as rocketing input costs drive up prices
Increases in costs of energy and feed are set to drive significant inflation across dairy, according to research by Kite Consulting
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NewsKraft Heinz price hikes lifts 2021 profits expectations
Kraft Heinz has raised profit expectations for the year as a hike in prices and sustained at-home demand helped the US food giant battle escalating inflation.
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NewsMedia Bites 28 October: Budget, Heineken, Brexit, John Lewis
The focus was squarely on yesterday’s Autumn Budget statement in the papers this morning.
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Comment and OpinionIt’s time to end the hidden lower standards in processed dairy products
There’s a perverse assumption that welfare matters less in processed foods, says Dan Crossley, executive director, Food Ethics Council