more economy news & analysis – Page 17
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Veg Power partners with DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda for affordable lunchbox ideas
The partnership has published a Kung Fu Panda themed lunchbox guide and a weekly planner
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Food inflation hits highest level in 45 years
Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices rose by 16.2% in the 12 months to October, up from 14.5% in September, according to the ONS
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Analysis & Features
The Big Squeeze: OC&C 150 supplier rankings 2022
Britain’s biggest suppliers are already squeezed by soaring inflation. Now with tax rises and a recession on the way, it’s unlikely to get any easier
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Comment & Opinion
The Treasury takes the food sector for granted at its peril
The government is offering support on energy bills through winter, but in April, we will still need to bake, chill and freeze food, says FDF CEO Karen Betts
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Comment & Opinion
What could fall by the wayside in a pause on ‘all but necessary’ legislation?
If the call for a legislative pause is successful, it could involve a whole raft of major policies being suspended, or axed altogether
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Comment & Opinion
Why personal inflation metrics matter more than the official numbers
Attitudinal changes are more critical than ever to understand if our industry is to get in front of the realities at the checkout, says Kantar’s Chris Morley
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City snapshot: Retail footfall slips back in October
Retail footfall remains almost 12% down on pre-pandemic levels after slipping back further in October amid rising inflation and energy bills
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Comment & Opinion
Businesses must start compiling the evidence for further energy support
Any sector looking for support beyond April will need to make a compelling, evidence-based case, says Mary Starks, partner at Flint Global and former executive director of OfGem
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City snapshot: Food price inflation hits new record high of 11.6%
Food price inflation has soared to its highest level on record, according to the month BRC-Nielsen IQ Shop Price Index
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Comment & Opinion
Food stores are no longer a safe investment, but opportunities remain
Different assets and business models need to be understood if an investor is going to acquire successfully in the sector, says Richard Curry, head of retail and Martin Carey, head of commercial at Rapleys
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A cash-free society only benefits well-off shoppers and faceless financial companies
Independent merchants who want to support their local communities lose out in the switch to card-only payments, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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Now Sunak is PM, more stormy waters lie ahead for industry
Anyone expecting lavish spending from the new PM is likely to be in for a shock
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How to build business resilience in a challenging landscape
There are no easy answers, but there are important things to consider to ensure resilience, says Chris Stott, UK head of Food & Drink, KPMG
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SMEs are set to suffer most in winter of insolvencies
After struggling to deal with input cost inflation, businesses across food and drink now face expect to face interest rates rising to more than 5%
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Fishers forecast ‘bad’ medium-term outlook amid soaring input costs and labour shortages
More than a quarter of UK vessel owners and skippers see the outlook for the next three to five years as ‘bad’ or ‘very bad’
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Comment & Opinion
What next for food & drink now Jeremy Hunt is in charge of the economy?
Industry must watch Hunt very carefully indeed over the weeks and months to come, says Ian Wright, outgoing co-chair of the Food & Drink Sector Council
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Why are shop floor staff struggling to pay bills while retailers make huge profits?
Retail workers are beginning to question whether they should accept low pay on the shop floor, says Nadine Houghton, national officer at GMB
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Analysis & Features
How the declining value of the pound is putting the squeeze on UK food importers
While sterling’s recent slump could boost exports, it is but the latest headache for businesses that source from abroad
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City snapshot: UK retail footfall rises to post-pandemic high
UK footfall came within 10% of pre-pandemic levels for the first time in September, despite mounting pressure on consumer spending
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Mayor announces over £20m in funding for London markets amid cost of living crisis
City Hall will be investing £20m from its Good Growth Fund plus an additional £3m to support street markets, covered markets and wholesale markets in the capital