WE'RE PLEASED TO BRING YOU JUST SOME OF THE MAJOR FOOD & DRINK RETAIL AND SUPPLY STORIES RECENTLY COVERED BY THE GROCER.
UK study finds some seabirds are immune to bird flu
Preliminary investigations, in a small sample size of some species of seabird, revealed immunity to H5N1. Read more>>
Record medal haul at William Reed’s World Steak Challenge
The competition – run by The Grocer’s publisher William Reed and partnered with Bord Bia – handed out a total of 346 medals at an event in Amsterdam this month. Read more>>
Farmers campaign at supermarket distribution hubs for improved returns
New campaign group Proud to Farm blockaded six distribution centres last week. Read more>>
Booths reports fall in profits as inflation bites
Executive chairman Edwin Booth had previously warned that performance could slow down. Read more>>
Olive oil markets catch a break as Spain production estimates are bumped
Spanish olive oil production seems to be improving, but suppliers are still apprehensive. Read more>>
Milk & More extends doorstep fruit & veg range with new organic options
Wholegood sources the organic produce from trusted organic certified growers. Read more>>
Why you should attend LIVE 2024 by The Grocer x Retail Week
LIVE is the biggest two-day event and conference providing unrivalled access to the most senior fmcg and retail industry contacts. Read more>>
Abel & Cole launches first refillable plastic milk bottle
Its Club Zero milk product will join its growing refillable range, using packaging that will save Abel & Cole 450,000 single-use plastic milk bottles. Read more>>
Diageo launches scotch whisky regenerative agriculture programme
The spirits giant is to work with 20 barley and wheat farm growers to ‘advance locally suitable regenerative agricultural interventions’. Read more>>
AHDB reveals proposed levels of increase to its levy rates
The proposals from AHDB’s four sector councils come in the midst of ongoing input inflation across farming. Read more>>
Planning delays slowing growth of free-range egg production
Producers have warned the egg sector is being held back over often unfounded sustainability concerns. Read more>>
Campaigners secure High Court appeal for ‘frankenchickens’
The charity argued that the use of so-called frankenchickens breached a law which states farmed animals can’t be kept if their genes cause them suffering. Read more>>
Red Tractor under fire over ‘fait accompli’ environmental framework
The scheme has secured the support of supermarkets and the BRC for the new module, but failed to consult farmers. Read more>>
Food crime costing up to £2bn per year, FSA research shows
Food crime costs the UK economy between £410m and £1.96b per year, which adds a ’heavy burden’ on businesses and local authorities. Read more>>
Waitrose to use cow manure to power tractors at Leckford farm
The supermarket has installed a biomethane storage and extraction plant at its farm estate. Read more>>
Growers warn production plummeting due to economic challenges
Experts warned continued low returns and elevated input costs had resulted in production falling on 2022. Read more>>
Most food and agriculture companies don’t do enough to farm sustainably, research finds
WBA analysed the 350 most influential food and agriculture companies around the world to ensure the industry is held accountable. Read more>>
British artisan food producers to get easier access to US markets
A new shipping route is opening doors for small businesses wanting to trade with the US. Read more>>
Farmers and co-ops commit to regenerative agriculture framework
Over 20 leading fmcg companies and farmer co-operatives have developed and tested the framework across their global supply chains. Read more>>
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