All Russia-Ukraine conflict articles – Page 18
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NewsWaitrose and Morrisons ration cooking oils amid shortages caused by Ukraine conflict
The vast majority of the UK’s sunflower oil comes from Ukraine and Russia, with the shortages forcing some suppliers to replace sunflower oil with rapeseed oil
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NewsCod and salmon prices leap in first quarter as doubts about Russian exports grow
Mintec data show rises are due to ‘inflationary environment’ and impact of sanctions on Russia
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NewsJoanna Goff takes over as Morrisons CFO at pivotal time for supermarket’s new owners
Goff has been at the retailer for more than 10 years and replaces Michael Gleeson, who announced his departure last month
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NewsHeating costs add further threat to UK produce sector
Inflationary pressures are driving growers to plant fewer crops
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NewsFood export curbs spreading as Ukraine war fuels global commodity turmoil
Vegetable oils and seeds have been the worst-hit commodities
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Comment & OpinionHow price rises could force an evolution in consumer behaviour
Inflation isn’t new information, but we need to dig deeper to realise the full impact on the UK grocery sector, says Kieran South, senior vice-president UK, IRI
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NewsHopes of HFSS delay crushed as government presses ahead with plans for promotions ban
The guidance accused the food industry’s promotional environment of flying in the face of its healthy eating guidelines
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NewsSoaring fuel prices set to make fishing ‘uneconomical’
Crews throughout the UK had decided not to go fishing at all in recent months
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NewsHolland & Barrett debt payment cleared following Russian sanction concerns
The interest payment on a €415m loan taken by the health and wellness retailer had been held up by HSBC
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Comment & OpinionWill mandatory calorie labelling actually help tackle obesity in the UK?
Doubts have already been raised over whether calorie labelling on menus will make much difference in the fight against obesity
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Comment & OpinionInflation and supply chain shortages threaten global food security
Government shows little sign of appreciating the strategic importance of food security for the world as a whole, says Andrew Kuyk, director general at Provision Trade Federation
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NewsCity snapshot: Revenues soar as Hilton Food Group diversifies further
Meat and fish supplier Hilton Food Group has reported a surge in revenues and profits as it extended its reach across protein categories around the world. Plus, trading updates for Imperial Brands and Distil.
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NewsMedia Bites 6 April: Labour shortages, Petrol, Morrisons/supermarkets
The UK food industry may shrink permanently if ministers fail to address labour shortages from Brexit and coronavirus
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NewsMorrisons new owners look to speed up refinancing despite profits warning
Sources said despite the gloomy predictions in the update given yesterday, it had “cleared the way” for CD&R to seek bank support to refinance more than £6bn of short-term borrowing
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NewsWhite fish tariff postponed following seafood sector concerns
The government had originally planned on introducing additional duties of 35% on white fish originating in Russia and Belarus at the end of March
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NewsMorrisons warns on impact of inflation and ‘geopolitical environment’
Private equity owned Morrisons has warned its profits will come under pressure from mounting inflation and the situation in Ukraine.
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NewsMedia Bites 5 April: Morrisons, inflation, Ferrero, M&S
The new owners of Morrisons have given the green light to plans to sell a £500m property portfolio, while the supermarket warns its profits are likely to take a significant hit this year as the cost of living crisis and disruption due to the war in Ukraine weigh on the grocery market.
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Comment & OpinionDispatches’ child labour programme extends Mondelez’s series of woes
Dispatches’ report is perhaps the most serious of PR disasters Mondelez has encountered in recent weeks
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NewsKerry Group suspends operations in Russia and Belarus
Irish nutrition company Kerry Group has suspended its operations in Russia and Belarus following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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NewsEnergy price spike and supply chain strain hits food harder than other industries
War in Ukraine had made a bad situation worse, according to an ONS survey