All Inflation articles – Page 105
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NewsFood & drink sector headwinds keep the lid on M&A activity
Food and drink M&A volumes remained relatively subdued in the third quarter as mounting headwinds constrained dealmaking in the sector.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy Asda's loyalty scheme launch will struggle to bridge the gap
‘Asda Rewards’ is being trialled in 16 stores. But how will the new scheme fare for a retailer that has always focused on everyday low pricing?
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NewsDairy faces ‘reset’ as rocketing input costs drive up prices
Increases in costs of energy and feed are set to drive significant inflation across dairy, according to research by Kite Consulting
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NewsKraft Heinz price hikes lifts 2021 profits expectations
Kraft Heinz has raised profit expectations for the year as a hike in prices and sustained at-home demand helped the US food giant battle escalating inflation.
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NewsMedia Bites 28 October: Budget, Heineken, Brexit, John Lewis
The focus was squarely on yesterday’s Autumn Budget statement in the papers this morning.
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Comment & OpinionIt’s time to end the hidden lower standards in processed dairy products
There’s a perverse assumption that welfare matters less in processed foods, says Dan Crossley, executive director, Food Ethics Council
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Analysis & FeaturesBudget 2021: food and drink industry has its say
Reactions from industry to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget announcements have been largely positive, praising the relief action taken to ease pressure on businesses after nearly two years of pandemic-related squeezes
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Comment & OpinionWhat we learned in the Autumn Budget 2021: from business rates to alcohol duty reforms
Business rates will be cut but not overhauled, while alcohol duty is in for a more radical reform
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NewsEnergy price hikes proving ‘painful’ for wholesalers
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors said members’ energy costs had increased by between 50% and 250% in October
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NewsFood prices climb higher as soaring costs slams industry
Food inflation has ramped up to its highest level since November 2020 as spiralling costs led to higher prices on supermarket shelves, with fresh food becoming more expensive for the first time in ten months.
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NewsMedia Bites 27 Oct: THG, Reckitt Benckiser, Morrisons
Another £1bn was wiped off THG’s market value yesterday as investors seized on signs of slowing growth and margin pressure
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NewsCity Snapshot: Heineken warns of price rises as it battles on several fronts
Dutch brewing giant Heineken is the latest fmcg group to warn of higher prices in the face of rising costs and supply chain challenges as volumes slumped in its third quarter. Plus, Morrisons shares have been delisted from the London Stock Exchange, with a number of the board stepping down; food inflation accelerates in October; and Kerry Group updates on Q3.
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Comment & OpinionHow to break the cycle of short-term pressure dictating the food system
It’s time to reimagine the UK food supply chain and invest in new technologies and facilities, says SmartParc’s Jackie Wild
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NewsCity snapshot: Reckitt raises sales expectations as cold and flu sales rebound
Reckitt Benckiser has raised its full year revenue forecast after a stronger third quarter than expected as sales volumes and pricing both increased in the period. Plus, THG strenghtens board as third quarter growth slows.
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NewsMedia Bites 25 October: Tesco, Beyond Meat, Sainsbury’s
Tesco has been hit by hackers, leaving thousands of frustrated shoppers unable to buy groceries online at Britain’s biggest supermarket
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NewsNestlé leads the pack of consumer giants growing despite inflation
Global fmcg players proved this week mounting inflation is not necessarily a barrier to growth, but warned that consumers will have to get used to higher prices
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NewsKanes Foods reports £12m pandemic hit but says sales have bounced back
Salad bowl and prepared veg supplier Kanes Foods suffered a £12m drop as the pandemic ravaged the food-to-go sector, but is now trading above pre-Covid levels
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NewsLabour and supply chaos reflected by profit warning hike
Overall, 65% of consumer-facing profit warnings cited cost or supply issues in the third quarter
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NewsMedia Bites 22 Oct: Unilever, Just Eat Takeaway.com, Fuel crisis
Unilever has warned that inflation could worsen next year as raw material and energy costs push up the prices of its food, toiletries and cleaning products (The Guardian). Unilever pushed up prices for its products by more than 4% in the third quarter as the global consumer ...
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NewsCity snapshot: Unilever sales volumes fall as it hikes prices
Unilever’s underlying growth fell back to 2.5% in the third quarter as sales volumes fell back as the consumer giant hiked prices. Plus, Pernod Ricard rebounds on hospitality reopenings and all the rest of the latest news from the City.