All Drought articles – Page 17
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Comment & OpinionDisastrous global food production leaves the UK looking exposed
UK supermarkets must pay enough to cover the rising costs of production
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Comment & OpinionShorter meat and dairy supply chains leave retailers open to ESG risks
Retailers are playing the role of producers in response to traceability concerns – but it may mean taking on extra risk, says Aarti Ramachandran, head of research & engagements at FAIRR
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Comment & OpinionAntibiotic use in fruit juice sector is futile and damaging
Florida orange growers are using antibiotics to fight citrus greening, says Joanna Blythman
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Comment & OpinionThe quest to grow tropical fruit in the UK is gaining momentum
Some growers believe growing exotic fruit in the UK is a realistic prospect, mitigating any potential import barriers
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat's behind the need to breed crops at speed?
In a Norwich glasshouse, scientists are experimenting with growing crops more than twice their normal speed
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Analysis & FeaturesEU-grown sushi rice hit by shortage after 2018 heatwave
Wholesale prices for EU-grown sushi rice are in double-digit growth
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NewsUK growers told to brace for regular extreme weather
A new report by The Climate Coalition has warned last year’s drought conditions could become the norm for UK growers
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy food and drink faces a volatile, more expensive 2019
With Brexit, the US-China trade war and El Niño in the mix, grocery should brace for a tough year
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NewsMeat firms building up Brexit beef stockpiles
Some processors and wholesalers are building up buffer stocks of up to two months
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NewsBread, butter and banana prices on the rise in 2019
Brits may have enjoyed a cheaper Christmas dinner in 2018, but prices for some supermarket staples are on the rise
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Analysis & FeaturesBombshell mergers, sensational shortages and environmental triumphs: 2018 in review
There were mergers so seismic in scale they could change grocery for good, and new arrivals that went out with a whimper
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NewsBerry sales boom in year of extremes for fruit & veg
Brits splashed out an extra £100m on blueberries, strawberries and raspberries in 2018
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Comment & OpinionFood and drink can help itself tackle climate change, but it must act now
Today’s UK Climate Projections 2018 study makes for sobering reading
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NewsEgg contracts not worth paper they are written on: trade body
BFREPA is to create model supply contracts for members as many agreements with packers do not even refer to the price paid for eggs
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Comment & OpinionDairy UK's Judith Bryans on hopes and fears for the future
With Brexit, butter shortages and the boom in plant-based, it’s been a tough year for dairy, but Judith Bryans is optimist
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NewsSalad and veg shortages to affect UK until October, warn growers
Wholesale cucumber prices have doubled due to the summer’s extreme hot weather
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NewsNFU accuses government of 'failing' on drought measures
The organisation has hit out at Defra for the “little government action” it has taken since the drought, despite commitments by environment secretary Michael Gove
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NewsMedia Bites 31 Aug: WH Smith, Food & Fuel Group, Arla
High street retailer WH Smith said on Thursday its shift from the high street to travel hubs was bearing fruit and expected its full-year results to be in line with expectations.
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NewsPlum season ended early by poor growing conditions
It comes amid warnings of spiralling food and drink prices caused by weather-related shortages
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NewsBrussels sprouts crop set to be hit by summer drought
The heatwave drove down consumer demand by around 30%, said the British Growers Association