All Russia-Ukraine conflict articles – Page 20
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NewsNestlé downplays data hack by Anonymous in retaliation to Russia business
The band of hackers said last night it had leaked thousands of Nestlé emails, passwords and client contacts ‘in retaliation for continuing the company’s business in Russia’
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NewsHFSS legislation could be delayed to beat inflation
Eustice yesterday confirmed that government was reviewing a ‘whole range’ of proposed legislative changes to mitigate the cost of living crisis
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News‘War room’ recalled to tackle food shortages as government relaxes labelling rules
The government has agreed to suspend elements of labelling rules to allow the switching of sunflower oil to rapeseed oil without having to change labels
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NewsMedia Bites 23 March: McColl’s, Petrol prices, THG
Morrisons has drafted in City advisers as it considers how to contend with the financial struggles of its convenience store partner McColl’s
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NewsCity Snapshot: Cost of living hits new 30-year high as energy, petrol and food prices climb
The squeeze on living costs continued to ramp up last month, with food prices up sharply, according to the latest official figures released this morning ahead of the Chancellor’s spring statement.
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Comment & OpinionFDF’s Karen Betts is more diplomat than ‘wrecking ball’. That could work in Whitehall
Setting out her vision at the FDF’s annual conference, CEO Betts indicated a distinct change in style from her predecessor Ian Wright
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NewsSurging palm oil prices boost profits at MP Evans
Palm oil producer MP Evans has posted a surge in profits in 2021 as the palm oil sector went “from strength to strength” amid spiralling prices
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NewsAsda launches Just Essentials range in major pricing overhaul
Experts predict the new range will replace Asda’s Smart Price range
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NewsJBS to open fertiliser plant in São Paulo to ease reliance on imports
The Pilgrim’s Pride owner will recycle ‘residues’ from its regular meat packing operations, it says
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Comment & OpinionThe UK economy is heading for stagflation. Protecting jobs will be critical
The war in Europe is going to exacerbate an already delicate post-pandemic economic situation, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsAsda to guarantee job interviews to Ukrainian refugees
The supermarket said it had 1,500 salaried and hourly-paid roles available
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NewsCity snapshot: THG names former ITV boss Charles Allen as chairman
THG has appointed former ITV and Compass Group CEO Charles Allen as its new independent non-exec chair. Plus, palm oil producer MP Evans sees profits surge on soaring prices and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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NewsMedia Bites 22 March: Nestlé, Ukraine, wheat prices, PZ Cussons/Childs Farm
Nestlé has defended its decision to stay in Russia by saying it would not profit from its operations there as Ukraine upped the pressure on the world’s biggest food company to withdraw as the war intensifies and casualties mount.
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NewsFood exports down as fall in EU trade outweighs growth in Asia, North America
War in Ukraine could overshadow supply chains this year, the FDF warned
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NewsFree-range egg producers in ‘dire’ situation as new bird flu labelling rules come in
Retailers have to label free-range eggs as barn as of today due to ongoing avian flu conditions
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NewsMedia Bites 21 March: Boots, Lottery, Burger King
Suitors for Boots are to begin meeting with the high street chemist’s management this week as owner Walgreens pushes ahead with a planned £7bn sale
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NewsPig farmers move to quit amid rising production costs
Over the past six months, at least 40 farmers had exited the crisis-hit pork sector, the National Pig Association said
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NewsCalls for food labelling and ingredient rule relaxations as Ukraine crisis hits supply
The Grocer understands Defra has indicated it will make a decision in the next few days on whether to allow companies to bypass the usual labelling requirements
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NewsWholesalers examining supply chains for Russia links
The Grocer understands foodservice wholesalers in particular have been quizzed by on-trade customers regarding products either sourced from Russia or Belarus
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Grocer 33Tesco Cupar: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘There are requests at times for certain products, like unique Scottish lines, which is something we get behind and try to range as much as possible’