All Inflation articles – Page 41
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NewsBakkavor shares sink as volumes come under pressure
Shares in Bakkavor have plunged as the prepared foods group warned annual profits would be at the lower end of forecasts as volumes took a hit from the squeeze on consumer spending power.
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NewsEgg producers ‘trapped’ in system call for supply chain overhaul
Producers have told The Grocer conditions are ‘the worst it has been in 20 years’ and have called for ‘price restructuring’ across the supply chain
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Supply Chain
The UK’s food and drink supply chain is still facing numerous challenges, with pressure coming from a variety of global and local factors. Yet logistics suppliers are working to tackle the issues they face, with increasing use of automation and digital technologies to optimise effiency and overcome labour shortages.
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NewsSainsbury’s to donate £3m to food poverty charities this Christmas
The supermarket has launched the Nourish the Nation campaign today in partnership with several charities, including Comic Relief, Feeding Britain and The Bread & Butter Thing
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership chair Sharon White warns staff may not receive bonus this year
When asked if the JLP would be able to pay its more than 80,000 partners a bonus this year, White said it was “going to be tough”
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NewsWaitrose speeds up stores’ switch to heat pumps to tackle rising energy costs
It currently has five heat pumps installed, and a further 10 planned for installation next year
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Comment & OpinionWilko’s woes highlight its unlikely challenge in the cost of living crisis
Perhaps counter-intuitively, the squeeze on incomes is not playing into the hands of the variety discounters
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NewsSupply chain & logistics operators warn of potential food shortages over rising fuel costs
Trade body Logistics UK said that, if introduced, the fuel duty hike would be a “body blow to the logistics industry”
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Analysis & FeaturesChristmas in a crisis: how shoppers are adapting festive habits to save money
The season of indulgence is upon us, but for many British households, the focus this year will be on keeping warm and saving money
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ReportsQuick eats and water rationing: Key trends from Mintel’s 2023 Food & Drink report
Mintel’s report illuminates the year ahead. What will crisis-fatigued consumers want in 2023?
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NewsFruit and veg prescription pilot launched in London boroughs
The trial will explore the viability of fruit and veg on prescription as a long-term solution to tackling diet-related ill health and food insecurity
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NewsCity snapshot: Parsley Box sets out delisting timetable to leave AIM
Embattled DTC group Parsley Box has set out a timetable for cancelling its listing on London’s junior exchange. Plus, consumer confidence edges up in November and October’s UK retail sales rebound.
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NewsCity News: Premier Foods shares decline despite' highly creditable performance'
Premier Foods boosted sales in the first half as households turned once more to home cooking in a bid to cut costs as food prices soared to 45-year highs.
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Comment & OpinionToday’s budget offers some relief for industry. But questions remain over energy support
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt was keen to look like a man with a viable plan in today’s autumn statement
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NewsTesco revamps reduced aisle as more shoppers hunt for bargains
The new signage includes the strapline ‘Reduced in price. Just as nice’ and will be rolled out across 100 stores by Christmas
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NewsVeg Power partners with DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda for affordable lunchbox ideas
The partnership has published a Kung Fu Panda themed lunchbox guide and a weekly planner
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NewsCity snapshot: Lidl wins new shoppers ahead of Christmas as annual sales increase
Annual revenues at Lidl have increased as it continued to attract new shoppers looking to cut down on household spending. Plus, a trading update from Finsbury Food Group.
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NewsFood inflation hits highest level in 45 years
Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices rose by 16.2% in the 12 months to October, up from 14.5% in September, according to the ONS
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NewsSainsbury’s stocks imported eggs in response to shortage
The supermarket has had to broaden its supply chain following national issues with egg supply
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Comment & OpinionHow shoppers are changing habits to save money and cut food waste
It’s not just about budget for today’s shoppers – many are switching categories to help avoid waste, says Steph Cullen, head of manufacturing at IRI