All Russia-Ukraine conflict articles – Page 26
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NewsMedia Bites 1 March: ABF, McColl’s, GSK, petrol prices
The papers cover the latest trading update from Primark owner ABF, alongisde the capital markets day at GSK, the ongoing troubles at McColl’s and the effects of the conflict in Ukraine.
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Comment & OpinionUkraine conflict will have consequences for UK food and farming. But let’s not forget the real cost
Ministers are facing mounting pressure to follow the EU’s lead and throw open the UK’s borders to Ukrainian refugees
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NewsFinnebrogue to donate 50% of vegan chicken ‘Kyivs’ profits to Ukraine humanitarian relief
The donations will support Unicef’s outreach across the country and the Red Cross’ efforts in providing food, water, first aid, clothes and shelter
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NewsHow the stock market has reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Global stock markets crashed on the news of Russia’s invasion, but focus has begun to centre on those companies most exposed to upheaval in the region
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NewsMedia Bites 28 Feb: McColl’s, Unilever, Burger King, Boots
Convenience store chain McColl’s is racing to secure new funding to stave off a collapse
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NewsCity Snapshot: McColl’s confirms talks with banks to save it from collapse
McColl’s has confirmed it is talks with lenders as the c-store chain seeks to raise fresh capital to prevent it falling into administration. Plus, full-year results from Kitwave Group and a half-year trading update from Associated British Foods.
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NewsCity News: Danone posts strong growth but inflation dampens excitement
Danone posted its strongest quarter growth for seven years on resurgent bottled water sales and rising prices, but inflation and the prospect of tightening margins kept a lid on City excitement
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Comment & OpinionWrap’s fresh produce initiative is a huge step backwards – and I mean that in a good way
Wrap’s research has broken the link between food waste and plastic usage in fresh produce
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NewsCity Snapshot: Nomad posts annual growth despite organic sales decline
Frozen specialist Nomad Foods posted a fifth successive year of headline and profit growth, despite an organic sales decline amid a “difficult operating environment”
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NewsMedia Bites 25 February: Ukraine, inflation, Yo!, AB InBev
Coverage in the papers this morning is dominated by Russia’s attack on Ukraine and what it means for global food prices.
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Comment & OpinionFruit & veg packaging announcement is a key moment in the war on plastic
Wrap claims a “staggering” 100,000 tonnes of food waste (plus 130,000 tonnes of CO2e) could be prevented by the measures
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NewsRussia invades Ukraine: Commodity prices spike ahead of sanctions announcements
Oil, gas and wheat prices are up following Moscow’s attack
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NewsCity snapshot: AB InBev sales rebound by more than 15% though mounting costs hit margins
The world’s largest brewer AB InBev grew revenues by more than 15% last year with volume growth, pricing and premiumisation driving growth, though mounting costs constrained profit growth. Plus, market reacts to Russia/Ukraine escalation.
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NewsMedia Bites 24 February: Boots, oil prices, inflation, Covid tests
Boots has given suitors until the end of today to table offers for the high street chemist. Plus, oil prices spike as Russia invades Ukraine.
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Comment & OpinionPig crisis conflict to seasonal wage confusion: five key takeaways from the NFU Conference 2022
The conference was a day of lively debate as it broached the problems currently facing farmers with speeches from NFU president Minette Batters, Defra secretary George Eustice and more
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NewsCity Snapshot: Danone enjoys strong end to 2021 but inflation squeezes margins
Danone has registered a strong end to its financial year as a recovery in bottled water and higher prices pushed up sales, but inflation squeezed margins.
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NewsCity snapshot: THG denies supplier stock restrictions as share price plunges
THG has this morning denied media reports that key beauty suppliers are restricting stock over concerns around discounting, as market concerns again hit its share price. Plus trading updates from Coca-Cola HBC and McBride.
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Analysis & FeaturesGastronomy in grocery: 12 stores around the world every foodie should visit
In the first part of our series on The Schweitzer Collection of the world’s top 50 food stores, we take a peek at the stores worth visiting for their exciting food-to-go offers, including in-store dining
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NewsBrexit: UK, EU and Irish statistics show major shifts in Britain’s food trade
The ONS warned the ‘volatile’ data shown in its latest stats were due to Brexit, the pandemic and the global supply chain crisis
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NewsCity snapshot: Kerry Group agrees €137m deal for German biotech firm
Kerry Group has agreed a €137m deal to by German biotechnology company c-Lecta as it builds its presence in the food and nutrition technology space