WE'RE PLEASED TO BRING YOU JUST SOME OF THE MAJOR FOOD & DRINK RETAIL AND SUPPLY STORIES RECENTLY COVERED BY THE GROCER.
Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat range hits Deliveroo Hop
“Slow farming meets rapid delivery,” according to Diddly Squat and Deliveroo. Read more>>
Consumers set to pay more for apples as government measures kick in
New data has estimated policy changes will add 7p to the median cost of producing a kilogram of apples. Read more>>
Shoppers back ban on supermarket fruit & veg packaging
Plans to ban supermarkets from using plastic packaging across a large swathe of fruit & veg products have overwhelming support from the public. Read more>>
British food and drink exports slump by over a third since Brexit
Food & Drink Federation data showed UK exports had consistently fallen since Brexit, while imports had increased. Read more>>
Farming confidence falls to all-time low, NFU survey finds
Farmer short-term confidence decreased by 10 points to –35 compared to –25 last year, and mid-term confidence has fallen even further from –22 to –38. Read more>>
Asda ends 100% British chicken pledge and sources from Germany
The move ends the long-running convention where all major UK supermarkets sourced only British fresh chicken. Read more>>
Fruit & veg importers vote to be able to carry out their own Brexit border checks
Businesses want the UK government to approve the piloted authorised operator status, allowing them to conduct their own inspections. Read more>>
Supermarkets ‘ignoring’ meat and dairy methane emissions
New research by Changing Markets and Mighty Earth found the world’s largest supermarkets had failed to address their methane emissions. Read more>>
Food and drink companies face massive fines under new greenwashing probe
The sector is on a state of high alert after the CMA this week announced it would put consumer rights and prosecution of unfair activities ‘front and centre’. Read more>>
Shoppers back 'chatty checkouts' in new survey
A till where staff are encouraged to talk with customers proved popular in the Belonging Forum survey. Read more>>
Farmers outraged as key sustainable farming subsidy closed at short notice
The farming sector has been blindsided by the announcement to close applications to the Sustainable Farming Incentive. Read more>>
Arla suspends farm after exposé reveals 'routine' animal cruelty
Campaign group Animal Justice Project said cows at one of Arla’s suppliers were kicked, punched, and struck with pipes. Read more>>
Meat and dairy from Hungary and Slovakia banned as foot and mouth spreads
UK farmers are alarmed by the spread of the highly contagious virus in mainland Europe. Read more>>
Waitrose launches net zero fund for British farmers
The fund is part of Waitrose’s Farming For Nature Programme and will finance projects that will support the adoption of low-carbon farming practices. Read more>>
Co-op to adopt Müller Direct milk price in £1m boost for dairy farmers
The retailer’s change follows the signing of a new supply deal with the dairy giant. Read more>>
UK ‘walking into major food safety and security storm’, horsemeat scandal expert warns
Professor Chris Elliott warned the UK faced increased dangers including illegal meat imports and food fraud. Read more>>
Cook shakes up merchandising in new trial
The trial is one of a series of moves being rolled out by the premium ready meal retailer to encourage shoppers to try more of its menu. Read more>>
McCain launches regenerative farming campaign
Research from McCain has shown most people are not sure what regenerative agriculture is, or its role in mitigating the impacts of climate change. Read more>>
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