All Russia-Ukraine conflict articles – Page 4
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News‘Simplify Seasonal Worker scheme to limit abuse’, say human rights experts
One of the key recommendations from the panel was to reduce the number of countries currently being recruited from in the scheme
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NewsFruitful Jobs seasonal worker licence is reinstated
The recruiter had its licence suspended in February over a series of administrative issues, including concerns over asylum claims by workers
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NewsSupermarket egg prices still rising as shortages continue
As many as 57 shell egg lines sold in the traditional big four, Aldi, Lidl and Waitrose have seen their prices rise by at least 10% since the start of the year
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NewsFarmer confidence plunges in face of rising costs and bureaucracy
The NFU’s latest Farm Confidence Survey found that 88% of respondents felt the soaring price of input costs would negatively effect their businesses
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NewsPernod Ricard slammed for resuming Russia exports
The drinks giant has restarted exports of Beefeater and Jameson to Russia
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NewsRussian discounter Mere recruiting UK property development manager
The role will involve ‘originating deals across the UK with a key focus on retail assets’
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NewsUK backs Ukraine traders with new digital deal
The deal should ‘make Ukrainian suppliers more appealing to UK importers’
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Comment & OpinionWhat’s stopping Russian discounter Mere relaunching in the UK?
What are the ‘complex, non-standard’ challenges for a Russian-owned company trading in the UK?
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NewsNestlé to pull ‘not viable’ plant-based brands Wunda and Garden Gourmet
The two brands, plus Nestlé’s Middle East-inspired Mezeast range, will disappear from supermarket shelves in Q2
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NewsRussian white fish tariff ‘has not worked’ say chip shop owners
The 35% tariff on fish sourced from Russia and Belarus after the former’s invasion of Ukraine ‘had not worked’, said Andrew Crook, of the National Federation of Fish Friers
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NewsRussian discounter Mere planning UK restart after year-long pause
The hard discounter paused operations in a number of European countries for ‘economic reasons’ following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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NewsUkrainian suppliers get British supermarket access boost thanks to new supply route
Logistics company Oakland International has set up a new warehouse in Moldova to facilitate flow of goods out of Ukraine
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NewsGrowers buoyed by living wage change for seasonal staff
Farming minister Mark Spencer this week delivered a welcome boost to growers, who will no longer be expected to pay the premium of previous years
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Analysis & FeaturesExplained: How new energy support works and who’s eligible?
A two-tier energy support package will come into force on 1 April. But it has already come under fire for ignoring the difficulties faced by many energy-intensive businesses
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NewsGrowers fear more labour shortages as recruiter is axed
Kent-based AG Recruitment, had its licence revoked by the Home Office last week in the wake of controversy over the alleged treatment of migrant workers.
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NewsHeineken says Russia exit will take longer than expected
The Dutch brewer promised to withdraw from the Russian market following its invasion of neighbouring Ukraine nearly a year ago
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NewsFischer Farms reports successful wheat trial in vertical farm
The agritech business claims it is the first vertical farm in the UK to cultivate the crop in a biosecure, controlled environment
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NewsUnilever urged to stop selling ice cream in Russia
Campaigners are urging the fmcg giant to end the sale of Cornetto and Magnum in Russia
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Oils
Despite the ripples within the oil supply, top suppliers are taking a new direction to support their growth plans, offering quality products in a big-value format, adapting their offers to meet challenging marketing conditions and retaining an unwavering focus on quality during tough times.
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Analysis & FeaturesCommodities outlook: will food prices finally ease in 2023?
Global warming, the war in Ukraine, and China’s slowdown are some of the crucial factors affecting food commodities in 2023