Arla Foods warns of shortages unless farmers are paid more
Managing director of dairy giant Arla Foods Ash Amirahmadi has warned that rising production costs means farmers can no longer cover their expenses.
Spring Statement generates mixed reaction from supply chain
Organisations from across the food supply chain have welcomed elements of the Spring Statement but expressed disappointment over others.
Chancellor announces cut to fuel duty in bid to reduce rising costs
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered the Spring Statement that includes a reduction in fuel duty on petrol and diesel amid rising costs for the UK supply chain.
“Government must act now to ease ‘inevitable’ food price inflation”, says FDF chief executive
The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) chief executive, Karen Betts, gave a warning to the UK government and British shoppers during the organisation’s annual conference.
Free-range eggs temporarily unavailable due to Bird Flu
Due to ongoing outbreaks of avian influenza (AI), consumers in the UK can no longer purchase free-range eggs as hens continue to be kept indoors.
Report confirms that food and drink exports increase in non-EU countries
Despite a drop in trade with the European Union, UK food and drink manufacturers are searching for new trading opportunities further afield, according to new research by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).