Commodities news – Page 11
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NewsDefra kicks off pig supply chain review
The consultation follows a challenging 18 months for the sector, which has faced oversupply, a shortage of butchers and soaring feed costs
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NewsFood suppliers told government cannot provide ‘whole solution’ to gas and fertiliser problems
As concerns grow about impact of gas rationing, Defra says measures already in place “will help”
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NewsWhitefish prices set to rise as tariff on product from Russia and Belrus is introduced
The whitefish tariff will affect all seafood originating in Russia but will not include Russian caught product that is processed in another country
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NewsGrowers warn of crop issues due to heatwave impact and lack of rain
Potential crops affected include oats, grains, brassicas and some top fruit such as apples and pears
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NewsFish welfare debated by UK parliament for first time
It comes amid growing concerns that fish, cephalopods and decapods are able to experience pleasure and pain
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NewsPilgrims Choice launches £2m campaign focused on taste
The campaign will feature five creative executions for its cheddar to demonstrate its taste, aimed at ‘foodie’ consumers
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NewsFlorette appoints horticulture expert to showcase brand credentials
The collaboration will see Michael Perry, also known as Mr Plant Geek, produce exclusive content for the brand alongside sponsorship of The Plant Based Podcast
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NewsShoppers swapping other meat and fish for chicken as cost of living bites
Chicken was the only major protein category to see any growth as shoppers swapped to cheaper proteins
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NewsFlora, Bertolli and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter packs shrunk as costs surge
Owner Upfield said it was facing “significant commodity cost increases”
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NewsGrowers associations team up for R&D programme
The groups aim to continue research within the industry despite the demise of the statutory levy and the end of AHDB horticulture from March 2023
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NewsPrepared fruit supplier PrepWorld expands capacity with new Kent facility
The 140,000 sq ft site, which includes 10 assembly lines, will begin operating in August
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NewsNorwegian Seafood Council appoints Christian Chramer as new CEO
Chramer will take up the role on 1 October, but in the meantime Børge Grønbech will work as acting CEO
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NewsUK rice processors say proposed tariff cuts could be counter-productive
Most rice imports already enter tariff-free, said industry body the Rice Association
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NewsMeat sector faces fresh food safety criticism following undercover investigations
The Guardian and Bureau of Investigative Journalism this week published two investigations that found safety issues with meat production, which the industry has declared as ’alarmist’
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NewsEgg inflation not being passed on to producers
The British Free range Egg Producers Association has said producers are only receiving about 20% of the average increases seen in the mults
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NewsFood importers want input into government tariff cut proposals
Industry says reductions would help reduce inflation but could undermine FTA talks
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NewsPrices for cheese and butter on rise at mults
There were more than 280 price hikes across the two categories in the big four, Waitrose, Aldi and Lidl from 6 to 27 June
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NewsUK and EU milk supplies falling despite global production rise
European milk production is set to decline further due to challenges around sustainability regulations and soaring input costs
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NewsSunflower oil supplier KTC back to normal production for first time since Ukraine invasion
The rebound was put down to a restart of Ukrainian exports and increased planting across Europe
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NewsChampagne sales sinking as shoppers balk at high prices
Nearly every champagne available in the UK’s supermarkets suffered a sales slump this year