WE'RE PLEASED TO BRING YOU JUST SOME OF THE MAJOR FOOD & DRINK RETAIL AND SUPPLY STORIES RECENTLY COVERED BY THE GROCER.
Booths rolls out new artisan bakery concession
The expansion of the bakery format comes as part of Booths’ ongoing programme to modernise stores and supply chain. Read more>>
Labour pledges to ban foie gras imports if elected
Shadow Defra minister Steve Reed has promised to ban imports of the controversial French delicacy. Read more>>
Prices of weather-vulnerable key foods still up despite drop in inflation
The wet winter is pushing up prices as food costs remain near record high, scientists’ analysis of ONS data shows. Read more>>
Egg sector unveils tougher egg product code of practice
The British Egg Industry Council’s updated standard comes amid concerns over the safety of imported eggs used as food ingredients. Read more>>
Tesco makes move to lower chicken stocking densities
The retailer will reduce densities from the current ’industry standard’ level of 38kg/m² to 30kg/m² by the first half of 2025. Read more>>
Sainsbury’s partners with Cheesegeek for artisan cheese range
The new exclusive range would bring UK artisan cheese to a mainstream market. Read more>>
BEIC launches manifesto for stronger British egg industry
The BEIC’s key manifesto asks are organised in six key themes: international trade, environment, workforce, biosecurity, planning and public procurement. Read more>>
Wheat prices in UK could rise due to heavy rainfall in France
France is bracing for its worst wheat harvest in a decade. Read more>>
Fresh Direct launches new seasonal range with focus on British produce
Fresh Direct has produced a brochure, supplier videos and a bespoke website section to support the campaign. Read more>>
E.coli outbreak: link made to fresh produce as FSA updates guidance
The regulator this week updated guidance to remind consumers to wash fresh produce. Read more>>
RSPCA Assured insists welfare breaches are rare as it comes under fire
New footage from over 40 UK farms published by campaign group Animal Rising were described as ‘beyond barbaric’. Read more>>
Welsh dairy company Evan Rees on verge of closure
The business behind Hollybush Butter said commodity price inflation meant it was ‘impossible to continue’. Read more>>
Food manufacturers see revenues drop 9% in the first three months of 2024
British food manufacturers are still under immense economic pressure. Read more>>
UK exports fall to lowest levels since 2009 barring Covid blip
Exports to the EU have slumped in the first quarter of 2024. Read more>>
The Chuckling Cheese Co hits £110k crowdfunding target
Speciality flavoured cheese supplier The Chuckling Cheese Co has raised a six-figure sum to grow its brand. Read more>>
Planet Organic plots new stores as recovery makes progress
Renée Elliot revealed the plans in new filings published to Companies House. Read more>>
Food industry has ‘got away with murder’ on UPFs claims Lords’ inquiry chair
Baroness Joan Walmsley said she believed the evidence was clear that ultra-processed and HFSS foods had contributed to childhood obesity. Read more>>
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