Myton Food Group and Morrisons reach net zero farming milestone
Morrisons has calculated emissions across farms supplying its supermarkets. Almost half of the volume in Morrisons’ pork supply has been assessed, along with 30% of potatoes.
Discounter’s UK boss warns retailers are ‘reeling’ from autumn Budget tax increases
Lidl GB’s CEO, Ryan McDonnell, has spoken out, following the Budget’s tax increases warning that it anticipates having to address: “Tens of millions of pounds” in extra costs.”
Farmers take their protest against “destructive” IHT changes to Westminster
Farmers protested against the Government’s changes to Inheritance Tax, with the NFU labelling the action as: “Nothing short of a stab in the back”.
AHDB and GB Potatoes sign agreement
The potatoes sector is to benefit from the delivery of seven industry projects funded by residual levy reserves, after an agreement between AHDB and GB Potatoes.
Levy board seeks new chair as Saphir stands down
A successor is being sought to replace the current chair of the AHDB, with Nicholas Saphir standing down from the role at the end of March 2025.
Little Moons to close Kettering facility
UK ice cream manufacturer Little Moons is considering the closure of its factory in Kettering, with staff currently being consulted.