All Russia-Ukraine conflict articles – Page 21
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Analysis & Features
Grocery’s ‘overwhelming’ response to the crisis in Ukraine
Brands and retailers have donated cash and goods to Ukraine charities
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Analysis & Features
How ready is the food industry for the HFSS clampdown?
The Grocer’s HFSS Clampdown Conference this week revealed a shocking lack of preparedness for measures due to come in later this year
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News
City snapshot: Lindt & Sprüngli CEO to step down
Lindt & Sprüngli has announced Dieter Weisskopf will step down from his current position as group CEO towards the end of the year due to retirement.
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Media Bites 18 March: Ocado, Getir, Deliveroo, inflation, M&S
The latest results from Ocado and Deliveroo feature in today’s papers, alongside a new fundraise for Getir.
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Scottish Grocers’ Federation legal challenge threatens delay to DRS rollout
SGF is seeking a judicial review into the way the Scottish government has embarked on DRS north of the border
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‘There are a lot of bombs’: war in Ukraine leaves farms off-limits
One of the country’s biggest agribusinesses spells out horrific impact of Russia’s invasion
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BFFF warns against freezing out European fish imports
The concerns about red tape were aired a day after government announces sanctions on Russia
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City snapshot: Ocado retail sales slow as shoppers return to pre-pandemic habits
Retail revenues at Ocado slowed by 5.7% in the first quarter of its financial year as shopping habits returned backed towards pre-pandemic levels. Plus, Deliveroo losses top £300m as it invests in growth and all the latest news from the City.
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Media Bites 17 March: Fever-Tree, inflation, cost of living, Starbucks
The drinks maker Fever-Tree and the owner of the Wagamama and Frankie & Benny’s restaurant chains have warned of dramatic cost increases as the price of commodities and gas and electricity soars and the war in Ukraine adds pressure to their businesses.
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Comment & Opinion
HFSS promo clampdown must be delayed but not because of Ukraine war
The full extent of the supply chain chaos being caused by the tragic events in Ukraine are becoming ever more clear. Yesterday an all-party group of MPs received evidence from a host of industry trade bodies which made for frankly terrifying listening. Five-fold increases in energy costs, fuel prices tripling, ...
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News
Wonky bread subscription service Earth & Wheat sends bread boxes to Ukrainian refugees
“Since the conflict started, I’ve been trying to find a way of helping the refugees”, said founder James Eid
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Food and drink bosses call for legislation ‘pause’ while they focus on Ukraine crisis
MPs were told the situation would inevitably lead to increasing food prices in the days and weeks to come
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City Snapshot: Fever-Tree revenues fizz higher but short-term cost pressures loom
Revenues at premium mixer brand Fever-Tree Drinks have jumped 23% to £311.1m despite Covid restrictions hampering on-trade activity as shoppers enjoyed more cocktails at home. Plus, a profits warning from Bulmers owner C&C Group and strong interims from Eagle Eye Solutions.
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Media Bites 16 March: Lottery, Imperial Brands, Petrol prices
A need to “rekindle” the National Lottery follows a decade of criticism aimed at Camelot
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Comment & Opinion
With Covid cases rising, grocery should think carefully before scrapping all measures
Wilko faced a backlash after The Mirror published a memo from the company saying staff with Covid could continue to work if they felt well enough, and has since made an apparent u-turn
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News
Aldi and Morrisons become latest supermarkets to offer jobs for Ukraine refugees
Aldi said it had 8,000 roles in stores and warehouses, while Morrisons said it had contacted the Home Office over jobs for Ukrainian refugees
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Russian food and drink imports to UK hit with 35% tariffs
Rishi Sunak said the latest measures had been designed to “inflict maximum damage on the Russian economy while minimising the impact on the UK”.
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City snapshot: Camelot set to lose lottery licence as Gambling Commission picks Czech player Allwyn
Camelot is set to lose its licence to run the National Lottery for the first time since its launch in 1994. Plus, Imperial Brands in discussions to dispose of Russian business, Ocado signs Polish supply deal with Auchan, Virgin Wines interims and the rest of the latest news from the City
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Media Bites 15 March: Wilko, National Lottery, Ukraine/Russia, inflation
UK homeware retailer Wilko has apologised after issuing guidance to staff in England telling them they should attend work even if they are Covid-positive, as concerns grow over a fresh wave of hospital admissions.
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Comment & Opinion
Surviving the looming food crisis must be balanced with climate change policies
While food inflation is now inevitable, more could – and should – be done to prevent food shortages in the UK.