WE'RE PLEASED TO BRING YOU JUST SOME OF THE MAJOR FOOD & DRINK RETAIL AND SUPPLY STORIES RECENTLY COVERED BY THE GROCER.
Cook opens concession at The Black Farmer Shop
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones said the range would “perfectly align” with its commitment on quality and taste. Read more>>
M&S unveils sustainable farming programme
The initiative will help the retailer meet its target of reaching net zero emissions by 2040. Read more>>
Berry growers criticise BRC for ‘untrue’ depiction of sector
The BRC’s director of food and sustainability had said issues with returns were down to middlemen preventing pay reaching farmers. Read more>>
AHDB to launch beef, lamb and dairy ad push
The Let’s Eat Balanced campaign will encourage consumers to adopt a sustainable, healthy and nutritiously balanced diet, AHDB said. Read more>>
Unilever under CMA investigation for ‘overstating’ environmental claims
The CMA said an initial review uncovered ‘a range of concerning practices’ in Unilever’s marketing efforts. Read more>>
Next government should set food production targets, NFU urges
The majority of shoppers backed targets to boost food security, revealed the NFU’s ‘manifesto’ for the next government. Read more>>
Christmas deliveries at risk amid Panama Canal drought
The drought afflicting the popular shipping route is forcing food companies to look at alternative routes. Read more>>
Skilled worker visa salary increase to shut out ‘vital’ staff
Insiders sounded a warning over latest government plans to up the minimum salary required for a skilled overseas worker visa from £26,200 to £38,700. Read more>>
FSA warns consumers of salmonella risk from Polish poultry products
There is an investigation ongoing into multiple strains of salmonella linked to poultry products imported to the UK from Poland. Read more>>
IGD faces backlash over front-of-pack eco-label plans
IGD has presented its proposals to Defra which it says will provide a “comprehensive” guide to the impact of products on water, land and climate change. Read more>>
Salad prices soar as industry warns of shortages to come
Some items have risen in price by as much as 50% over the past month. Read more>>
FSA backtracks on food safety and hygiene shake-up
The proposed shake-up was also described as a threat to consumer confidence in the “scores on the doors” Food Hygiene Rating System, documents reveal. Read more>>
Cheesegeek smashes crowdfund target to expand into physical retail
The brand hopes to shift consumers towards buying better-quality cheeses rather than mass-produced products at the supermarket. Read more>>
Dairy giants pledge to disclose methane emissions for first time
Companies including Nestlé, Danone and General Mills are committing to disclose annual emissions from their dairy supply chains. Read more>>
New immigration rules could herald fresh labour crisis, warn meat producers
The meat sector has warned the plans could affect butcher and abattoir worker numbers. Read more>>
Global food commodity prices finally easing in 2024
Rabobank’s 2024 outlook shows many commodities, such as corn and sugar, returning to stability. Read more>>
Veg sales fall to lowest point in 50 years
Campaigners said the results showed the impact of the cost-of-living crisis was making it even harder for families to afford healthier food. Read more>>
Lidl renames loaf of bread following ‘sourfaux’ complaint
The product has been renamed from Sourdough Rye Crusty Bloomer to Crusty Wheat & Rye Bloomer after a customer complained it was made with 56% wheat flour. Read more>>
Environment secretary unveils £45m farming innovation investment
Almost £45m in competitions and grants are set to open in the coming weeks as part of the government’s £168m investment to support farmers. Read more>>
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