All Cost of living crisis articles – Page 66
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Comment & OpinionHow BFFF’s Frozen Food Week can curb food waste and save cash
Using ‘nature’s pause button’ could help shoppers and the environment, says BFFF CEO Rupert Ashby
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NewsEnergy crisis: supermarkets urged to support suppliers or face empty shelves
Experts told The Grocer this week some retailers were agreeing to so-called “open book” deals
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WebinarsThe Grocer kicks off cost of living webinar series
The two webinars will look at the impact on brands and own label
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NewsSainsbury’s ramps up value investment across Price Lock and Aldi Price Match
The supermarket said it was launching its “biggest ever September value offer” to help ease the pressure of the cost of living crisis
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Comment & OpinionHow to offer food inspiration amid cost of living concerns
Instead of putting marketing activity on hold, brands and retailers have an opportunity to show up and present solutions, says Ali Holt, head of CPG at Pinterest
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership launches seasonal recruitment drive
The company is kicking off its seasonal recruitment drive for roles in Waitrose and John Lewis shops, as well as across its distribution network
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NewsArla Foods reports strong first-half results, but warns of downturn ahead
Prices will continue to rise amid soaring on-farm inflation, the dairy co-op has warned
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Comment & OpinionTo stop businesses going into lockdown for good, government must act fast
It’s a huge challenge for even the biggest supermarkets and largest suppliers, but most exposed are smaller operators
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Analysis & FeaturesIs sustainability competing with price for priority? 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to the cost of living crisis
As the cost of living crisis hits Brits in the pocket, have they maintained their sustainable shopping habits or is price their priority?
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket promotions on food and drink are disappearing - this is why
Faced with increased threat from discounters, the major mults are turning to everyday low price (EDLP) offerings and targeted promos informed by loyalty data
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Category ReportCan batteries keep the lights on this winter? Category report 2022
Batteries have run out of juice in the wake of lockdowns. Will the anticipated winter crisis spell boom time or blackout for sales?
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NewsAsda claims sales going in the right direction despite cost of living crisis
Asda has also expanded its ‘Dropped & Locked’ pricing campaign to include more than 250 products, which will remain for the rest of the year
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NewsRising food prices main contributor to growing living costs, ONS data shows
Rising food prices have become one of the main reasons behind increasing living costs The overwhelming majority of Brits have said an increase in the price of their food shopping was the most common reason behind a rise in the overall cost of living, according to the ...
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NewsLidl and Waitrose announce support for growers with flexible specifications
Lidl aims to identify key crop challenges and where possible accommodate stunted crop and other products within existing lines
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Comment & OpinionHow can supermarkets counter the discounters in the age of inflation?
Trust, online capabilities and data all remain in the supermarkets’ favour, says EY-Parthenon’s Ray MacSweeney
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NewsPampers nappies and baby wipes prices soar by as much as 60%
The brand’s Baby-Dry Night Nappy Pants Size 6, 24pk rose in price by 60% in Asda – from £5 to £8
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News‘Astronomical’ energy bills hike leaves food companies fighting to survive beyond Christmas
A new poll by the FDF shows confidence amongst food manufacturers has now fallen to the lowest point on record
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NewsSnappy’s 1p packed lunch offer snapped up by 3,600 families
The initiative, which ran on 21 and 22 August with 150 Scottish convenience stores, saw shoppers redeem over 3,600 1p-priced bundles
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Promotional FeaturesHow the cost of living crisis is changing food and drink habits
Fewer treats, shopping around, and the return of pandemic behaviours are just some of the impacts of the cost of living crisis. Read the full report to find out more.
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NewsUK food sector on brink of new CO2 gas crisis as supplier halts production
CF Fertilisers, the UK’s largest supplier of CO2 gas, has announced plans to close, amid an ’uneconomical’ energy landscape