more economy news & analysis – Page 18
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News
Currency jitters could worsen pork supply woes even as exports rebound
The warnings come as overseas sales revive to near pre-Brexit levels
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Analysis & Features
British dairy’s international treasure hunt
Dairy can often feel like a dwindling industry in the UK. Declining milk consumption and promotion of vegan alternatives – amid allegations around the impact of cows on climate – have led to a sense of woe across the sector
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Analysis & Features
China’s role in the global post-Covid market
Post-Covid, China’s growth has slowed significantly, with only 0.4% GDP growth in the second quarter of 2022
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Analysis & Features
How to align sustainable petfood with pricing
With recession looming, UK petfood suppliers might be forgiven for putting green initiatives aside
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News
Chancellor scraps controversial tax system blamed for HGV driver shortage
In his mini budget today, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced he would repeal the IR35 off-payroll working rules introduced in 2017 and 2021
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City snapshot: UK retail sales slump as consumers cut back spending
UK retail sales volumes slumped by 1.6% in August 2022, continuing a downward trend since summer 2021 as inflation and economic uncertainty hits consumer spending
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Comment & Opinion
Truss and Coffey wouldn’t dare rip up the government’s obesity strategy would they?
Truss and Coffey’s aversion to the ‘nanny state’ means the industry remains uncertain even about upcoming measures
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Comment & Opinion
Big Food has fuelled a health crisis. It’s time to take action
Our call is for the responsible media to start leading the charge by amending its narrative on who is at fault in the ‘dia-besity’ issue
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City snapshot: Aldi overtakes Morrisons as grocery inflation soars to 12.4%
The UK’s big four grocers are no more as Aldi has overtaken Morrisons’ market share as private label sales continue to grow amid soaring inflation. Plus, Ocado returns to growth in Q3, FeverTree first half sales rise but shipping costs hit profits and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Analysis & Features
What does the new PM mean for the UK’s food industry?
Liz Truss has pledged to support farmers with labour and reduce nannying on the health and regulatory fronts. Will her Cabinet deliver?
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Comment & Opinion
Six months is not long enough for business gas bill cap from government
And targeted support after that won’t work
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News
City snapshot: UK retail sales slow in August despite rising prices
UK retail sales growth slowed in August, with a small rise in sales making a much larger drop in volumes due to soaring inflation.
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Comment & Opinion
How will Liz Truss’s understanding of food and farming inform her premiership?
A better guide to Truss as PM is what she learned as Treasury chief secretary and did at the Department of International Trade, says former FDF boss Ian Wright
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Comment & Opinion
How should supermarkets respond to inflation-driven behaviour changes?
Analysts warn inflation could soon hit 18%
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City snapshot: Soaring energy prices push retail SMEs close to collapse
Soaring energy costs are wider inflation are pushing consumer SMEs such as cafes, restaurants and shops to the brink of collapse, the Federation of Small Businesses has warned
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City snapshot: Online boosts UK retail sales in July
UK retail sales nudged upwards in July as growth in online retail boosted overall sales volumes. Plus, Just Eat Takeaway.com sells €1.8bn stake in Brazil’s iFood and consumer confidence hits record lows.
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Analysis & Features
As donations take a hit, can food banks prevent a winter disaster?
Decreased donations from retailers, who in turn face supply chain issues, have created a shortage of food for charity just as household bills rocket
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Comment & Opinion
Global brewers ride on-trade rebound but second half looks tougher
Business is booming for the world’s largest brewers – but the real tests for the post-Covid health of the industry are yet to come
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News
Asda rolls out its Rewards loyalty scheme nationwide
More than a million customers have already signed up to the scheme, says the supermarket
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City snapshot: Grocery inflation hits new high of 11.6% to lift supermarket sales
Supermarket sales rose by their highest level for over a year in the most recent 12-week period as a new inflationary high boosted sector revenues