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NewsC-stores make record investment of £246m into crime prevention measures
Each store spent an average of £5,239 on crime deterrents such as security staff, CCTV and intruder alarms
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NewsGlobal food commodity prices hit record high in February, warns FAO
Further rises likely as FAO says latest numbers ‘only partly’ take in impact of Russia invading Ukraine
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NewsIreland to force farmers to grow grains in light of Ukraine invasion
The move would see Irish farmers diverted from export-orientated production
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NewsThe HGV driver crisis is not over, MPs told amid warnings over Easter delays
On Tuesday, logistics and supply chain representatives spoke at a meeting of the Food and Drink Supply Chain All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG)
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NewsUkraine conflict expected to hit seasonal worker numbers
Two thirds of UK Seasonal Worker visas in 2021 went to Ukrainians, with Russia the second most recruited country
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NewsLabel shortage threatens supply chain disruption across food, medicine and more
As well as food suppliers, Amazon is said to be on high alert over the potential disruption to deliveries
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Comment & OpinionClimate report reminds us Ukraine invasion isn’t the only major threat to humanity
The IPCC’s report illustrates the effect climate change has had on food production – and gives an idea of how much worse it’s going to get
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NewsNichols in M&A hunt as it launches review of Covid hit out-of-home channel
Vimto owner Nichols is eyeing M&A targets to strengthen its portfolio of drinks as the group rethinks the out-of-home channel in the wake of the pandemic, bosses have told The Grocer
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NewsShop prices hit highest level for more than a decade - BRC
Shop price annual inflation hit 1.8% in February, up from 1.5% in the previous month, which marks the highest rate since November 2011, the British Retail Consortium reported.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Nichols slides to a loss as out-of-home channel struggles to recover from Covid
Vimto maker Nichols has fallen to a loss as the damage caused to its out-of-home business by the pandemic continued to weigh heavily on the group. Plus, the latest shop price index from BRC, full-year losses balloon at Just Eat Takeaway, a bumper first-half for Hotel Chocolat and full-year results from sausage casings maker Devro.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affecting food and fuel prices?
As over a million Ukrainians flee their homeland to escape Russia’s invasion, one of Europe’s worst conflicts since the Second World War has also sparked panic on commodities markets.
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Comment & OpinionProfit warnings indicate a perfect storm of post-pandemic challenges
The pandemic’s impact on consumer behaviour, rising energy costs, inflation and labour shortages have all added costs and strained supply chains, says Hunter Kelly, partner at EY-Parthenon Turnaround & Restructuring Strategy
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NewsNew Zealand trade deal draws mixed reaction from food industry and farmers’ groups
Farmers have been critical but drinks exporters and SMEs are in favour of the trade deal
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy aren’t supermarkets clearing the pork backlog?
Many producers are frustrated at a perceived lack of support from UK supermarkets
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Comment & OpinionIn this age of inflation, let’s value our food more and waste less
It’s almost impossible to not notice inflation’s tightening squeeze on living costs
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NewsRussia invades Ukraine: Commodity prices spike ahead of sanctions announcements
Oil, gas and wheat prices are up following Moscow’s attack
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Comment & OpinionPig crisis conflict to seasonal wage confusion: five key takeaways from the NFU Conference 2022
The conference was a day of lively debate as it broached the problems currently facing farmers with speeches from NFU president Minette Batters, Defra secretary George Eustice and more
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NewsMedia Bites 23 Feb: UK vets, Farming, GSK/Haleon
The food and drink industry is demanding “urgent action” from the government to tackle a severe shortages of vets to process UK food exports
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NewsCity Snapshot: Profits decline at Finsbury Food Group despite record sales as inflation hits
Pre-tax profits fell 9.2% to £11.9m in the six months to 25 December, with operating profits in the UK side of the business down 27% to £4.7m as it managed labour shortages and supply chain disruption.
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Analysis & FeaturesWill GSCOP stop the CRAP Amazon suppliers face?
Suppliers fear being deemed CRAP, standing for ‘cannot realise any profit’