All Inflation articles – Page 79
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NewsFears over food and CO2 shortages as fertiliser plant sees demand crash
Gas prices have gone up even further since the conflict began, leading to fertiliser costs quadrupling
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NewsFood distribution charities struggle to meet demand as cost of living crisis escalates
During the two-week period of the Easter school holidays, The Felix Project rescued and delivered 3,400 tonnes of surplus food
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NewsWholesale clearance supply disrupted following raft of manufacturing issues
Walkers IT problems and cyberattack on KP have impacted clearance market
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NewsFree-range egg sector will face “mass exodus” without price increase
BFREPA said more than 70% of producers in a recent poll stated they would leave egg production within a year if price rises were not forthcoming
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NewsGrowers warn of tomato shortages due to supply issues
Supplies of tomatoes will remain limited in the short term resulting in further shortages and higher prices over the next few weeks, according to Mintec
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NewsCity snapshot: Nestlé warns of further price increases as inflation boosts growth
The world’s largest food group Nestlé has warned of further price increases on top of its existing 5%-plus price hikes amid a “sharp” rise in costs. Plus, THG rejects ‘numours’ offers as it posts strong growth, but losses of £130m.
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NewsMedia Bites 21 April: Just Eat Takeaway, P&G, Heineken
The papers put the spotlight on Just Eat Takeaway’s decision to offload Grubhub.
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NewsP&G upgrades growth forecast but higher costs weigh on earnings
The US consumer giant has hiked its full-year growth expectations after posting double-digit organic growth in the first three months of 2022, but also warned it is facing higher costs
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NewsDanone shares soar as rumours of Lactalis takeover talk emerge
Danone shares have surged more than 8% today as speculation emerged that fellow French dairy giant Lactalis is exploring a surprise takeover of its larger rival.
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Comment & OpinionBusiness leaders need courage and decisiveness to deal with grocery’s interesting times
We are in for a summer characterised by strong demand, says David Milner, CEO of St Pierre Groupe
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NewsMedia Bites 20 April: SSP Group, WH Smith, Asda
SSP Group was a major faller yesterday as an investment bank warned the industry could be hit by surging inflation
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NewsCity Snapshot: Heineken sales surge as pubs reopen but cost pressures remain
Beers sales at Heineken have rocketed in the first quarter as pubs reopened across Europe and Asia and the Dutch brewer hiked prices. Plus, full-year trading updates for Naked Wines and Real Good Food; and first-quarter figures from Danone and Just Eat Takeaway.
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Rice, Noodles and Pulses: 21 May
How will rising rice prices impact brand strategy and shopper behaviour?
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Comment & OpinionWhy shrinkflation isn’t the crime it’s often made out to be
Reducing pack size or weight is a perfectly legitimate marketing lever, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Comment & OpinionHow UK consumers are bracing for Ukraine-driven inflation
In the UK, concern over rising food prices is growing faster than any other area, says Toby Clark, director of research, EMEA, Mintel
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NewsFentimans ‘optimistic’ for its growth despite cost pressures
Revenues at the business soared by 23% to £39.9m – with gross sales before promotions up 20% to £44m – in the year ended 31 December 2021, as the brand’s popularity grew in supermarkets and out-of-home began to recover.
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NewsMedia Bites 19 April: Asda, inflation, Ocado, THG
There is plenty of retail news to catch up from in the papers over the Easter weekend.
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Category ReportCould crisps become a luxury? Crisps, nuts & snacks category report 2022
So, just as the £1 sharing bag is now a relic, it may not be long before the days of a £2 bag are firmly in the past
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Category ReportA better behaved crisp: crisps category report 2022
Crisps have often been seen as a devilish temptation for shoppers. Will the HFSS legislation convert these sinful snacks into saints?
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NewsTesco boasts strong trading but cautious outlook spooks the City
Tesco’s annual results were a tale of contrasting narratives, with stronger than expected trading last year being overwhelmed by a cautious outlook amid soaring inflation and intensifying competition