Morrisons to close “loss-making” convenience stores
UK retailer Morrisons has revealed that it will close a number of company owned convenience stores as part of its plan to reduce financial losses.
BRC predicts rising retail prices in the months ahead
The British Retail Consortium has highlighted that retailers are facing “significant cost pressures” as energy bills rise.
Sofina Foods Europe joins Tesco Sustainable Pig Group
UK supermarket Tesco has stated that protein manufacturer Sofina Foods Europe will join the Tesco Sustainable Pig Group, increasing the number of pigs supplied through the scheme by almost 30%.
Report urges UK food sector to “support healthier diets”
A report from the British Nutrition Foundation has called for the food industry to deliver evidence-based changes across the UK food environment to support “healthier diets”.
Princes to seek new CEO as Simon Harrison steps down
Global food producer Princes Group has announced that Simon Harrison will step down as chief executive officer and board director from 30th June 2026.
Food inflation down in April “due to lag effect” of global conflict
The Office for National Statistics has released the consumer price inflation data for April, as the Institute of Grocery Distribution observed the effects of the Middle East conflict on food inflation.