John Lewis charters additional ship space to ensure Christmas stock
The company said it was taking a series of measures to ensure their Christmas stock arrives in the UK on time.
FSA backs new annual report into ‘the state of the nation’s plate’
At its September Board meeting, FSA members voted in favour of the publishing of an annual report on food standards, to be launched in 2022.
New International Trade Secretary named in Cabinet reshuffle
Anne-Marie Trevelyan has been appointed as the new International Trade Secretary, while Steve Barclay becomes Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office.
Rising food costs drive record increase in inflation
The latest report by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has found that the Consumer Prices Index measure of inflation for August 2021 hit 3.2%.
Women In Meat Awards voting deadline extended
The voting deadline for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards has been extended to Friday 17th September.
Retail prices increase, while in-store promotions hit record low
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar for the period ending 5th September 2021 show like-for-like grocery prices rose by 1.3% in the past four weeks compared to last year.