All articles by Harry Holmes – Page 31
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NewsNI supermarkets call for action to avoid further Brexit disruption
Retailers have written to Brexit minister David Frost and European Commission VP Maroš Šefčovič
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NewsSainsbury’s hikes distribution rates due to driver shortage
It came after its primary partner Warrens Group, an arm of Culina, increased its rates
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NewsDriver wages must rise further to ease crisis, industry says
Pay hikes are so far failing to draw enough recruits, the industry has warned
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NewsHauliers ‘boycotting’ Lidl over driver shortage response
A lack of drivers across the UK is forcing haulage companies to rationalise their supermarket deliveries
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Comment & OpinionWhat next for the FDF under incoming CEO Karen Betts?
Betts will inherit one of the most powerful roles in the British food industry when she takes over later this year
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NewsConfectionery prices set to rise as sugar surge continues
Analysts expect a further 10% to 15% rise in sugar prices over the next six months
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NewsKaren Betts appointed new CEO of the FDF
Betts will succeed Ian Wright, who steps down at the end of the year after seven years in the role.
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NewsTesco suppliers face new costs due to driver shortage
Tesco wrote to suppliers to say an additional 14% surcharge will apply on distribution rates
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NewsFood prices likely to fall over next decade, says UN
A supercycle of commodity prices is unlikely, according to a new report
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NewsSlave labour warnings raised amid labour shortages
The desperate need for labour will open the door to exploitation, experts have warned
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NewsLamb exporters go global to counter Brexit frictions
British lamb exports to non-EU markets have almost doubled compared with 2019 levels
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Comment & OpinionBritish bangers get three more months but can-kicking can’t last forever
There remain few signs that either side has sought to agree long-term technical solutions to the very real problems plaguing businesses on the Irish Sea border
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Comment & OpinionBrazil deal will test food businesses on their commitment to the environment
Nearly 40 food companies have pledged to boycott Brazilian products if the national congress passes a bill to increase the speed of deforestation in the Amazon
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat could a fully loaded trusted trader scheme look like for Northern Ireland?
Full checks will begin on goods crossing the Irish Sea in October
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NewsFood shortages now ‘inevitable’ due to labour crisis, industry warns
Chronic driver shortages have been compounded by staff shortfalls across low-paid sectors including harvesting, manufacturing and packaging
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NewsTinned tomatoes suppliers reintroduce rationing on retailers
Limits have become necessary to prevent stocks running out before the next harvest
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NewsIceland opens Northern Irish depot to tackle Brexit red tape
It is the latest bid by a major supermarket to minimise post-Brexit trade disruption with the EU
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NewsAustralian meat to get immediate tariff-free access to UK following trade deal
Under the new arrangement Australia could export 20 times as much beef and veal to the UK in year one before incurring tariffs
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NewsUK and Australia agree broad terms of post-Brexit trade deal
Full details of the deal will remain limited for some time
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NewsSupermarket suppliers warn they will exit NI market without border deal
Defra officials told industry figures businesses had incurred additional costs of between £190m and £260m since 1 January because of the new Irish Sea border