WE'RE PLEASED TO BRING YOU JUST SOME OF THE MAJOR FOOD & DRINK RETAIL AND SUPPLY STORIES RECENTLY COVERED BY THE GROCER.
Scientists develop two new tests to detect fake honey
Researchers said the method of analysis was “portable and easy to implement, making it an ideal screening tool for testing honey along the supply chain”. Read more>>
Holland & Barrett targeting garden centres as rollout continues
H&B is increasingly targeting smaller-format sites in secondary retail locations and supermarkets in order to reach new customers. Read more>>
Aldi hits cage-free egg commitment a year early
All major UK supermarkets have committed to making the cage-free switch by 2025. Read more>>
Pots & Co cuts losses as it outsources manufacturing
High-end desserts specialist Pots & Co cut its losses in a ‘milestone’ year that saw it prioritise profitability over sales growth and move towards break-even. Read more>>
Organic sector ‘desperate for clarity’ on costly post-Brexit import requirements
Organic goods importers claim they have not been given proper guidance regarding post-Brexit requirements. Read more>>
Pricewatch curbs theft with alarm tagging system Chirp-protect
In a 30-day trial with Chirp-protect, Pricewatch placed tags on high-value products, including alcohol, meats and cheese. Read more>>
Inflation back on the rise means another hefty business rates hike, warns BRC
The warning comes after new figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed inflation was rising again for the first time this year. Read more>>
Fairtrade urges EU to address deforestation law ‘shortcomings’
The EU’s Deforestation Regulation will come into force in just over five months. Read more>>
Confusion for seasonal workers due to lack of government guidance
Workers have not heard from the government about next steps following Ethero’s removal from the official seasonal worker operator list. Read more>>
Fortnum & Mason launches new takeaway coffee and ice cream counter
First time in the retailer’s 317-year history that it’s had a fixture dedicated to serving takeaway hot drinks. Read more>>
Fresh oat milk company Oato launches coffee flavoured SKU
The exclusive offering is created for Modern Milkman and combines Oato with coffee, vanilla and caramel. Read more>>
Ocado first to pilot online reusable packaging scheme
Once used or decanted, customers then return the empty vessel to the Ocado driver when they next deliver. Read more>>
Calls to ‘turbocharge’ food redistribution as families struggle to afford fruit
FareShare said it was calling on the new Labour government to boost the redistribution of surplus food, especially fresh fruit & vegetables. Read more>>
Australia trade deal lawsuit blocked by government, claim campaigners
Environmental campaigners were set to take the government to court over its Australia trade agreement. Read more>>
Brexit costs mount for industry as Defra urged to address border chaos
The Common User Charge can reach up to £29 per commodity line. Read more>>
Foie gras: majority of Brits in favour of import ban, study finds
Animal Equality UK said the findings of the poll added pressure to the Labour government to follow through on its commitment to legislate the issue. Read more>>
Defra promises farmer support deal amid low sector confidence
New UK government figures show more than one in 10 farmers are planning to leave the sector. Read more>>
Hotel Chocolat to launch bakery offer as part of store expansion plans
The new offer includes chocolate brownies, but also chicken curry and pulled pork pasties. Read more>>
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