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NewsBritish farmers hit by £1.4bn fertiliser bill since Russia-Ukraine conflict
Farmers have faced soaring gas and fertiliser costs since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago
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Promotional FeaturesHow solar can make supermarkets more sustainable
With the rising impact of environmental and economic issues for supermarkets, find out how rooftop solar panels can enhance their sustainable footprint and win kudos with consumers.
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NewsSupply chain challenges could hamper growth, say retailers
Eight in 10 British retailers expect order volumes to increase in coming years
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NewsConcerns mount over shortages of Asian goods due to Red Sea conflict
Goods coming from India and China such as grains, fertiliser and apparel are under increased pressure from the Red Sea conflict
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NewsTea shortage fears ‘unfounded’ despite Houthi Red Sea attacks
Shortages have been linked to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
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News‘Disappointment’ as government rejects horticulture reform recommendations
Many of the recommendations made by the House of Lords committee have been dismissed by the government, to dismay from the sector
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NewsMedia Bites 13 February: Tea shortages, The Body Shop, M&S
Shoppers have been warned there is a “nationwide” shortage of black tea linked to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat will a Labour government mean for food and farming?
With the general election drawing near, there’s a blossoming romance between Labour and big business. But where does it stand on the crucial issues affecting food retail and farming?
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Category ReportEgg trends 2024: A golden age?
Eggs have emerged from a supply crisis and bird flu outbreak sunny-side-up. What’s driven their recovery and what’s next?
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NewsShortages of Lucozade and Ribena ‘inevitable’ as Suntory workers announce strike action
Over 180 staff at Suntory’s factory in Coleford, Gloucestershire are to walk out in a dispute over pay
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Analysis & FeaturesSymbols, franchises, fascias and convenience in numbers
A break down of the store numbers, type as well as membership costs and minimum contract terms
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NewsJBS boss calls for financial help for small producers in sustainability switch
Technologies were already available to make the transition, said Gilberto Tomazoni, who has urged greater collaboration between major food businesses and governments
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KVI TrackerFruit & veg imports to become more expensive over last-minute Brexit rule
The cost of importing fruit & vegetables from the EU is about to rise by a further £200m, says the Fresh Produce Consortium
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Analysis & FeaturesCan UN food security roadmap feed nine billion people sustainably?
The world is in a ‘race against time’ to ensure it can sustainably feed a ballooning population. Can the UN’s new roadmap help achieve it? And what happens if it can’t?
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NewsMedia Bites 29 January: John Lewis Partnership, Brexit border controls, disposable vapes
The John Lewis Partnership has raised £260 million to help fund its turnaround as the struggling mutual prepares to cut as many as 11,000 jobs
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Comment & OpinionDiageo’s marginalisation of wholesalers sets a worrying precedent
The danger is the situation snowballs, breaking a further link in the wholesale chain
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KVI TrackerAfter veg fears, salad shortages also likely as ‘no lessons’ learned, growers warn
The Lea Valley Growers Association said producers were still facing ’substantial cost price increases’ for inputs such as fertilisers and packaging, plus a rise in the minimum wage
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NewsNew immigration rules will ‘disproportionately impact’ food businesses, ALP tells Home Office
ABP UK and Cranswick have warned of the effects the change will have on their business as well as consumers
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Comment & OpinionHow to navigate the spike in orange juice prices
The situation is now such that many in the market will have no choice but to pass rising costs on to consumers, says Sarah Baldwin, CEO of Purity Soft Drinks
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Analysis & FeaturesThe produce hit hardest by Britain's disastrous weather
With thousands of acres of land under water, farmers of crops and livestock are counting the costs. And the retailers have been responding