All Sourcing articles – Page 45
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NewsEgg producers say ‘tidal wave’ of cost hikes could leave supermarket shelves empty
Hundreds of producers face bankruptcy as the Ukraine war pushes feed prices through the roof
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NewsSpanish strikes cause fruit and veg shortages in UK supermarkets
Spain has been rocked by industrial action from lorry drivers over past two weeks due to rising fuel costs
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury’s and Co-op to raise farmgate milk prices
The trio have responded to growing concern that retailer milk pool prices have been lagging behind the market
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NewsFarmers given government reprieve over urea fertilisers as costs soar
Environment-linked restrictions have been put on the back burner over food supply concerns
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NewsFarmison & Co launches Saucepan Ready meals into Selfridges and Fortnum & Mason
It has won its first supply deals with the London stores with its range, which features products created by Michelin-starred chef Jeff Baker
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NewsKnepp Estate launches sustainability-focused Wild Range meat business
The animals lead as wild a life as possible and there are no animal welfare issues commonly found in intensive farming, the brand claimed
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NewsIlchester cheese rolls out value snacking selection packs at Costco
The new snacking net includes 24 portions of a trio of cheeses
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Analysis and FeaturesSix endangered foods worth saving
Volumes of these historic and valuable crops and livestock have been decimated in recent years
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Analysis and FeaturesThe foods on the brink of extinction (and how we can bring them back)
Our food system depends on a small number of highly uniform crops – which are vulnerable to risks such as climate change. Diversity of food is vital for a sustainable food future
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NewsStruggling farmers can expect extra £760m fertiliser bill due to Ukraine crisis
It follows reports to The Grocer that some farmers are selling off their fertiliser stores due to the rising cost to cover more immediate bills
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NewsRetailers urged to follow Morrisons in increasing payments for pigs
Morrisons subsidiary Woodhead Bros announced this week it would increase its weekly contribution price by 30p/kg to 180p/kg
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NewsArla boss calls for greater financial support for dairy farmers
Struggling dairy farmers need retailers to put “an arm around them” says Ash Amirahmadi, or they could look to sell their products elsewhere
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NewsTariffs on Russian fish imports causing ‘panic’ across seafood sector
Russia is currently responsible for 40% of fish exports globally with many of its fish traditionally processed in China, according to Seafish
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NewsPrinces establishes pricing for tomato growers ahead of 2022 harvest
Princes has decided to sign contracts in advance of harvest season to enhance financial security among growers
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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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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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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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NewsSustainable tuna stock supply falls, according to ISSF report
Tuna caught from healthy stocks has fallen to 80.5%, while 9.2% of the total tuna catch came from overfished stocks
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NewsAHDB funding takes a further hit after VAT changes
AHDB’s budget is used in a variety of ways to support producers, including marketing, R&D, market insight and exploring export opportunities