All Inflation articles
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News
Figures reveal scale of food surplus operation over Christmas
Surplus food redistributor Company Shop said it expected to handle a minimum of 12,000 tonnes of food across the festive and new year period
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Sugar negotiations in turmoil as growers reject latest British Sugar offer
Negotiations are now headed for arbitration
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Wholebake sells Deeside Cereals to Weetabix in turnaround attempt
Snack maker Wholebake has sold its own-label cereal business to Weetabix in a drive to simplify operations as part of a turnaround effort
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KVI Tracker
Pukka tea prices rise at double rate of the wider category
A spokeswoman for Pukka said tea had ‘been undervalued for years’
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News
Valeo Foods urged to 'cease acquisitions and focus on turnaround'
Valeo Foods must focus on turning around its UK snacking business and hold off from acquisitions to avoid any further deterioration in its credit rating, according to Moody’s
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Global food commodity prices finally easing in 2024 after three years of turbulence
Rabobank’s 2024 outlook shows many commodities, such as corn and sugar, returning to stability
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Veg sales fall to lowest point in 50 years
Campaigners said the results showed the impact of the cost of living crisis was making it even harder for families to afford healthier food
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Framptons aims to be leading oat milk supplier after takeover by Swedish investment firm
Contract manufacturer Framptons has secured its future after being taken over by a Swedish investment company
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Comment and Opinion
Poor maths and anti-brand bias are the flaws in the CMA’s new report
The clumsy and manipulative presentation of the CMA’s findings left the door open to unwarranted criticism of brands, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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News
British Berry Growers launches board to ensure future industry sustainability
The industry body said the sector faced significant challenges that threatened its viability
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News
Christmas dinner veg more expensive after mults hike up prices
Several key veg lines such as carrots and potatoes have increased in price by more than 10% in the past month
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News
Finnebrogue owner takes hit to profitability
The company said its revenue had risen from £119.3m to £145.3m, while profit had increased by 4% from £7.7m to £8.1m
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News
Higgidy sinks to a loss as inflation and bakery expansion hit savoury pastry maker
The upmarket savoury pastries brand was hit by disruption during a major bakery upgrade and experienced a massive spike in costs
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KVI Tracker
Shoppers turn away from olive oil as prices rise, warns Filippo Berio
Shelf-edge prices of olive oil are up on average 47.4% in a year
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News
Riverford petition hits 100,000 signatures to prompt parliamentary debate
The #GetFairAboutFarming campaign was launched two months ago after a survey of small fruit & veg growers revealed half feared they could be out of business within a year
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Tesco builds giant tree to focus on Christmas food plight
Tesco and its partners have created an alternative to the traditional Trafalgar Square Christmas tree
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CMA finds brands hiked prices above cost rises but clears industry of profiteering
The Competition & Markets Authority named baked beans as an area where “prices have risen by more than production costs, leading to increases in unit profitability”
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Greencore boss Dalton Philips signals further price increases amid soaring wages
The boss of sandwich maker Greencore has warned of potential further price hikes
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News
Retailers warn of prolonged inflation as government increases business taxes
Food prices have continued to rise at a slower pace in November but the British Retail Consortium warned a new raft of higher costs hitting business could derail falling inflation in 2024.
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News
Climate crisis has added more than £600 to UK household food bills
Climate impacts accounted for one-third of all food price inflation in the UK this year, according to new analysis