Wholesalers express concerns in letter to PM
Wholesalers have written to the PM to voice concerns around the impact of the Budget, which they say will “threaten the long-term sustainability” of the supply chain.
Asda appoints Allan Leighton as executive chair
Asda has announced that Allan Leighton has been appointed executive chair, succeeding Lord Stuart Rose.
Avara Foods heralds “progress across the board”
Avara Foods, one of the UK’s largest food producers, has published it’s 2024 ‘For Good’ Responsible Business Report.
New BFFF president calls for industry-wide debate on frozen food temperatures
Karen McQuade, the president of the British Frozen Food Federation has called for members to engage in the debate around raising the standard temperature for frozen food.
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.”
