All Russia-Ukraine conflict articles – Page 8
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NewsFewer and pricier Christmas turkeys this year, warn producers
Labour shortages, avian flu and soaring costs are all set to drive up the price of turkeys
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NewsMPs seek government action on fertiliser prices and CO2 shortage worries
The Efra Committee’s warnings come as Russian natural gas exports to Europe fall, prompting further price and supply concerns
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NewsSunflower shortage forces McCain move to blended oil products
‘With any change to our products, our priority is to ensure they remain at the same high level of quality and taste consumers expect’, said McCain
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NewsUK seeks free trade deal with oil-rich Gulf states
Trade secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan has promised big wins for UK food exporters
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NewsM&S launches new job support package for Ukrainian refugees
The package includes a new careers platform with translated job descriptions to encourage refugees to apply for jobs at M&S
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NewsMedia Bites 22 June: Kellogg, Ocado, Supermarket sales
Kellogg, the American food group behind Rice Krispies and Pringles, will become the latest US heavyweight to break itself up in an attempt to boost growth
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NewsCity snapshot: Supermarket sales show recovery amid soaring inflation
Supermarket sales fell by 1.9% over the past 12 weeks, despite inflation soaring to its highest level since 2009. Plus Ocado raises £578m from new share placing.
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Comment & OpinionCan new M&S Food MD Alex Freudmann fill Stuart Machin’s shoes?
Who exactly is the man entrusted with the task of taking the retailer’s strongest-performing category for years to the next level?
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NewsUK retailers lose £18m in sales due to out-of-stock cooking oils
According to NielsenIQ, 4% of all fmcg products have been out of stock for four days since the beginning of 2022
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NewsKen Murphy vows no change in policy on so-called ‘back margin’ deals as inflation tensions mount
Earlier this month, The Grocer reported how suppliers had said Tesco had ramped up its use of the back margin practrice, involving fixed fees to support promotions
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NewsEU-UK goods and food trade reviving after post-Brexit slump, official numbers show
But recovery could be scuppered by Northern Ireland Protocol trade war
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Analysis & FeaturesCan government’s new strategy help boost UK food production?
Government wants to up UK output – but workers remain lacking
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does government’s NFS response mean for future food policy?
It’s not so much a white paper as simply ‘a list of policies’. But the government response to Henry Dimbleby’s work sets out a direction of travel
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NewsUK pig herd shrinks as farmers battle crises
The industry has faced soaring costs and a backlog of pigs, but is now warning supply will tighten
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NewsMedia Bites 16 June: WH Smith, THG, Sainsbury’s, food inflation, Unilever, Boots
The papers cover the latest trading update from WH Smith, alongside news of more food price rises to come and Sainsbury’s upping the price war against Aldi and Lidl.
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NewsSustainability could become part of nation’s diet advice, alongside 5 a day
The move could see issues such as land use and CO2 emissions judged alongside the nutrients contained in food
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NewsClock House Farm launches renewable energy-powered growing system for soft fruit
The company claims it is the ‘biggest known river source heat pump system in the country’
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NewsFish and chip shops closing down as fish prices soar, wholesaler warns
‘Unfortunately we have seen shops shutting down due to increasing costs across the board’ said a spokesman
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NewsBritain should cut food imports and eat less chicken and pork, Sustainable Food Trust says
Recommendations would see shift to mostly grass-fed livestock and surge in domestic fruit and veg output
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Analysis & FeaturesNI Protocol changes: how has the industry reacted to government’s Brexit u-turn?
While not ideal, the Northern Ireland Protocol is preferable to a trade war, most say