All Drought articles – Page 5
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Comment & OpinionClimate change needs more sophisticated risk management
Traditional risk management, based on historical data, is no longer fit for purpose in this era of unprecedented volatility, says Scott Kelly, SVP model development, Risilience
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NewsVeg shortages loom if dry weather continues, growers warn
Carrot growers are ‘gambling’ on using all their water now to keep core crops growing in the hope that rain will come before later crops come into their key growing season
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NewsFarmers urged to conserve water and supplies as dry weather bites
The Environment Agency has warned the dry spring has meant many farmers have used their stored water to irrigate earlier than normal
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Comment & OpinionWhat food businesses can learn from cars and board games
Grocery leaders need to anticipate a range of shocks, and adapt their business models accordingly, says Dan Crossley of the Food Ethics Council
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Category ReportSink or swim? Trends in oils 2025
Brits have scratched olive oil off their shopping lists and switched to cheaper cooking oils as prices have hit record highs. Now they’re levelling off, how can retailers and suppliers tempt shoppers back?
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NewsWater assessments scheme launched to tackle on-farm drought risk
The assessments will support farmer groups to collaborate on drought resilience measures and delivering on the government’s commitment to food security
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Comment & OpinionDisruption clocks are ticking. Food system resilience is crucial
Food system resilience requires us to be prepared for disruption which can be caused by a growing list of risks, says Alan Hayes, strategic advisor at Future Strategy
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NewsMedia Bites 2 June: vape clampdown, M&S food sales, Tesco opening hours
The on single-use vapes will be inadequate to reduce the dangerous waste created by the devices, experts have warned
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NewsMedia Bites 30 May: Trump tariff chaos, Asda sales fall, baby formula, drought
Trump’s tariffs can proceed, for now, according to an appeal court
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NewsBetter water storage needed as growers begin irrigation earlier
Despite a wet winter, growers have started to irrigate earlier than normal to offset drier conditions, leading to concerns over water supply for the rest of the summer
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NewsFilippo Berio sales down in 2024 as olive oil price hikes lingered
The olive oil brand has started to recover in 2025 after sales slumped last year due to record-high retail prices
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Analysis & FeaturesClimate whistleblowers: why we had to speak out
An explosive insider memo warned of ‘wishful thinking’ on the imminent climate risks to the supply chain. Can its publication shake up a complacent industry?
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NewsGene editing progress could slow down due to new UK-EU deal
Progress in the precision breeding area, widely seen as a post-Brexit regulatory freedom opportunity, could pause amid UK-EU talks
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NewsEnvironmental and farming groups call for support as dry weather takes hold
Some farms have seen as little as 20ml of rain over March and April, which is putting crops under strain and limiting grass growth for livestock
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Cooking Oils: 31 May
Brands are winning share of the cooking oils market, up by 13.2% to £313.6m. What’s driving this?
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NewsMedia Bites 9 May: trade deals, tariffs and empty shelves
It was wall-to-wall trade deal talk yesterday, with Trump calling the US-UK agreement ‘comprehensive’, despite it being anything but
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NewsMedia Bites 7 May: trade pacts, Jason Tarry, tartare sauce
Government trade deals around the globe dominate the headlines
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NewsFood and farming industry under major threat as UK ‘not prepared’ for climate crisis
The UK’s top climate advisors have warned of the impacts of climate change on the food and farming industry
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RankingsBritain’s Biggest Brands 2025: The top 100
Britain’s brands faced a challenging year of rising input costs, shifting consumer preferences and economic pressures, yet many achieved significant growth, with the top 10 brands collectively generating over £12.2bn in sales
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Category ReportGoing, going, gone? Trends in snack bars 2025
Snack bar profits are crumbling in the face of soaring wheat, nut and cocoa prices. So, who’s managing to grow, and at what cost?