Government reportedly contingency planning for potential food shortages
According to reports, Government has looked at the potential impact on the food industry if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
According to reports, Government has looked at the potential impact on the food industry if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
The National Farmers’ Union has stated that Government missed the opportunity to ease financial pressures on food producers following the expansion of the BICS.
According to market research firm Circana, sales of own-brand grocery products could “further accelerate” as rising inflation causes brands to increase prices.
In its financial results for the year ended 28th February 2026, UK supermarket Tesco achieved a group adjusted operating profit of £3.15 billion, up 0.6% on the year.
Irish dairy co-operative Ornua published its financial results for the 12 months ending 27th December 2025, reporting a group turnover of €3.5 billion.
Food sales increased by 6.8% year-on-year in March, above the 12-month average of 4.3% growth, however, the outlook remains “uncertain” according to the British Retail Consortium.