Harry Holmes
Harry is The Grocer’s international trade reporter.
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NewsPublic nutrition during Covid-19 must not be left to industry, experts claim
A food advisory board for public nutrition should be established, claims Tim Lang of City University
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Food labelling materials running ‘critically low’, warn packaging suppliers
Food labelling could run out ‘within weeks’ because raw ingredients are being diverted into hand sanitisers, packaging manufacturers have warned.
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Rice stockpiling begins amid fears global export bans could hurt supply
India, Vietnam and Cambodia have all reduced their rice exports in the past week
- Comment & Opinion
Coronavirus crisis must lead to fundamental reforms for food supply
Food is too important for its risks not to be overseen by the government
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Coronavirus: ‘Force majeure’ will not apply for many businesses, lawyers warn
The clause has come into sharp focus as businesses seek to confirm whether they are liable for not meeting contractual obligations
- Analysis & Features
Coronavirus: how international supply chains are coping
As this pandemic develops, stress will shift onto supply chains. So how are they responding?
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Packaging supply starts to creak under soaring demand
Many food and drink manufacturers have increased production by as much as 50%
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Coronavirus: ‘US trade negotiations must be delayed’
It a letter to the prime minster, 17 charities argue it is inappropriate for trade talks to continue with both countries in lockdown
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Global coronavirus lockdowns set to hit vegetable supplies
India announced a “complete” lockdown on Wednesday. The country is the UK’s main supplier of vegetables such as baby sweetcorn, chillies and okra
- Analysis & Features
How could the coronavirus affect food and drink supplies?
While the biggest concern is undoubtedly the serious risk to public health, fears are also mounting over the potential impact on food and drink supplies
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Coronavirus: Europe eases border strains on supply chains
New guidelines issued on Monday seek to ease the border delays that strained supply chains last week
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Coronavirus: Italian foods’ reputation tarnished by ‘fearmongering’
More than five leading food safety organisations have concluded there is no evidence food can transmit coronavirus
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Coronavirus: Red Tractor suspends on-site inspections
A remote assessment will instead be required in order to maintain certification, although it is unconfirmed what this will consist of
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Seafood businesses close as coronavirus hits exports
Falling demand and air freight cancellations are proving disastrous for British fisherman
- Analysis & Features
Brexit: will British supermarkets drown in a sea of red tape?
The flow of goods between Northern Ireland and Great Britain has been Brexit’s Achilles’ heel. So how will supply chains adapt? Can retailers sustain their Northern Irish operations? And what’s the situation for suppliers?
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Coronavirus: EU border restrictions are disrupting food supplies
More than a dozen EU countries have introduced border controls to try and stem the spread of coronavirus
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Supermarkets slammed over impact of farmed fish on ocean ecosystem
Retailers are not taking sufficient action to reduce the impact on ocean ecosystems, according to new research
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Coronavirus: Spanish fruit & veg suppliers stretching to maintain production
Many fruit packhouses are operating with only half their staff due to social distancing requirements
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Coronavirus: Italian food restocks facing delays due to lorry shortage
Italian products like pasta and tinned tomatoes have been most hit by panic buying
- Analysis & Features
Crude oil sell-offs see prices for palm oil decline
Global oil prices fell below $35 a barrel on Thursday after the US suspended travel from Europe in response to the coronavirus
