All Russia-Ukraine conflict articles – Page 22
-
NewsMedia Bites 21 March: Boots, Lottery, Burger King
Suitors for Boots are to begin meeting with the high street chemist’s management this week as owner Walgreens pushes ahead with a planned £7bn sale
-
NewsPig farmers move to quit amid rising production costs
Over the past six months, at least 40 farmers had exited the crisis-hit pork sector, the National Pig Association said
-
NewsCalls for food labelling and ingredient rule relaxations as Ukraine crisis hits supply
The Grocer understands Defra has indicated it will make a decision in the next few days on whether to allow companies to bypass the usual labelling requirements
-
NewsWholesalers examining supply chains for Russia links
The Grocer understands foodservice wholesalers in particular have been quizzed by on-trade customers regarding products either sourced from Russia or Belarus
-
Grocer 33Tesco Cupar: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘There are requests at times for certain products, like unique Scottish lines, which is something we get behind and try to range as much as possible’
-
Analysis & FeaturesGrocery’s ‘overwhelming’ response to the crisis in Ukraine
Brands and retailers have donated cash and goods to Ukraine charities
-
Analysis & FeaturesHow ready is the food industry for the HFSS clampdown?
The Grocer’s HFSS Clampdown Conference this week revealed a shocking lack of preparedness for measures due to come in later this year
-
NewsCity snapshot: Lindt & Sprüngli CEO to step down
Lindt & Sprüngli has announced Dieter Weisskopf will step down from his current position as group CEO towards the end of the year due to retirement.
-
NewsMedia Bites 18 March: Ocado, Getir, Deliveroo, inflation, M&S
The latest results from Ocado and Deliveroo feature in today’s papers, alongside a new fundraise for Getir.
-
NewsScottish Grocers’ Federation legal challenge threatens delay to DRS rollout
SGF is seeking a judicial review into the way the Scottish government has embarked on DRS north of the border
-
News‘There are a lot of bombs’: war in Ukraine leaves farms off-limits
One of the country’s biggest agribusinesses spells out horrific impact of Russia’s invasion
-
NewsBFFF warns against freezing out European fish imports
The concerns about red tape were aired a day after government announces sanctions on Russia
-
NewsCity snapshot: Ocado retail sales slow as shoppers return to pre-pandemic habits
Retail revenues at Ocado slowed by 5.7% in the first quarter of its financial year as shopping habits returned backed towards pre-pandemic levels. Plus, Deliveroo losses top £300m as it invests in growth and all the latest news from the City.
-
NewsMedia Bites 17 March: Fever-Tree, inflation, cost of living, Starbucks
The drinks maker Fever-Tree and the owner of the Wagamama and Frankie & Benny’s restaurant chains have warned of dramatic cost increases as the price of commodities and gas and electricity soars and the war in Ukraine adds pressure to their businesses.
-
Comment & OpinionHFSS promo clampdown must be delayed but not because of Ukraine war
The full extent of the supply chain chaos being caused by the tragic events in Ukraine are becoming ever more clear. Yesterday an all-party group of MPs received evidence from a host of industry trade bodies which made for frankly terrifying listening. Five-fold increases in energy costs, fuel prices tripling, ...
-
NewsWonky bread subscription service Earth & Wheat sends bread boxes to Ukrainian refugees
“Since the conflict started, I’ve been trying to find a way of helping the refugees”, said founder James Eid
-
NewsFood and drink bosses call for legislation ‘pause’ while they focus on Ukraine crisis
MPs were told the situation would inevitably lead to increasing food prices in the days and weeks to come
-
NewsCity Snapshot: Fever-Tree revenues fizz higher but short-term cost pressures loom
Revenues at premium mixer brand Fever-Tree Drinks have jumped 23% to £311.1m despite Covid restrictions hampering on-trade activity as shoppers enjoyed more cocktails at home. Plus, a profits warning from Bulmers owner C&C Group and strong interims from Eagle Eye Solutions.
-
NewsMedia Bites 16 March: Lottery, Imperial Brands, Petrol prices
A need to “rekindle” the National Lottery follows a decade of criticism aimed at Camelot
-
Comment & OpinionWith Covid cases rising, grocery should think carefully before scrapping all measures
Wilko faced a backlash after The Mirror published a memo from the company saying staff with Covid could continue to work if they felt well enough, and has since made an apparent u-turn