Confectionary prices rise while butter costs fall
Kantar has released its latest grocery figures, reporting price rises in confectionary as grocery inflation sits at 3.1%.
Associated British Foods reports “strong performance” in “tough” market conditions
International food and retail group Associated British Foods plc (ABF) has released its 2023 annual financial results for the 52 weeks ended 16th September 2023.
El Niño to disrupt global sugar and oil prices – The Smart Cube
The Smart Cube warns that the disruption causing “unprecedented” food inflation levels is far from over as sugar and oil prices are expected to rise.
Walker’s Shortbread reports strong turnover in annual report
Scottish manufacturer Walker’s Shortbread has seen its annual turnover climb by 16%, rising from £142.4m to £164.6m in a year.
Action on Sugar calls for ban on child-friendly HFSS packaging
Action on Sugar has called for products allegedly high in fat, sugar and salt to change their packaging so that they do not appeal to children.
Global sugar prices will continue to increase, latest research finds
According to research firm The Smart Cube, sugar prices have risen by 41.9% from June 2022 to June 2023, and it appears they will continue to rise.