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Comment & OpinionUkraine makes the ‘new normal’ obsolete already. Our food system needs rethinking
Anyone who thought they knew what the post-Covid ‘new normal’ would look like needs to think again in light of the events in Ukraine, says Andrew Kuyk, director general at Provision Trade Federation
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NewsKTC halts sunflower oil sales, citing Ukraine conflict
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – the world’s biggest supplier of the oil – has added to global price hikes and wider supply worries
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Comment & OpinionCO2 shortage debate highlights the need to tackle food waste
It would be wise to take stock of the resources we waste every day before scratching our heads over shortages, says Jonathan Straight, brand ambassador for Approved Food
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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