All Drought articles – Page 17
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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
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NewsRocketing feed costs leave free range egg producers 'on brink'
Many free range producers are said to be ‘on the brink of collapse’
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NewsFeed shortages push prices up as heatwave hits home
Christmas turkey could be up to 5% more expensive in supermarkets, warned the BTF
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NewsHeatwave: growers warn of potato shortages
Yields are predicted to fall by a minumum of 180,000 tonnes following a decrease in planted areas
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NewsMedia Bites 2 Aug: The Co-op, AG Barr, Plastics
The Co-op Group is exploring the sale of its general insurance operations for about £300m amid accelerating changes to the industry’s distribution model.
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NewsFarming groups call for relaxation of water usage rules
A summit organised by the NFU also called for support in transporting feed to areas of the in need amid ‘hugely challenging’
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NewsMedia Bites 31 July: Lidl, Heineken, Brexit agriculture
Lidl is planning to lead the development of more than 3,000 homes and a primary school in the discount supermarket’s latest tactic to secure planning permission for a flurry of new stores around London
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NewsMedia Bites 30 June: Brexit, Marks & Spencer, Discounters
Supermarkets have asked suppliers to begin contingency planning in case Britain crashes out of the EU with no deal, prompting some to consider stockpiling goods
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Analysis & FeaturesHeatwave: growers struggle with the hottest summer since 1976
The weather has been glorious for retailers, but there is a problem. The sun just won’t seem to stop
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Comment & OpinionInside the Factory: a look at the making (and effects) of coffee
The future of the coffee plant could be at risk. But it’s not time to kick the caffeine habit just yet
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NewsUK set for carrot crisis as lack of rain hits crop
Chairman of the British Carrot Growers Association Rodger Hobson said it was “almost inevitable” shoppers would face price increases
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NewsPea supplies set to be reduced by heatwave
Faltering water supplies and scorching temperatures means crop yields are likely to be smaller than expected this season