Waitrose reveals £500,000 farmer fund
UK supermarket Waitrose has launched a £500,000 fund to support British farmers in their transition to net zero emissions.
Consumers spend £137m on fresh ready meals in February
A report from NielsenIQ has found that during February, fish, meat and poultry was the fastest growing category, while ready meal options were favoured by consumers.
Food inflation increases to 2.1% in February
Figures from the British Retail Consortium reveal food price inflation increased in February.
Consumers use online retailers more following the pandemic
According to the latest Kantar grocery figures, shopping trips remained below pre-pandemic times as households made less visits to the supermarket.
Lidl inaugural farming conference champions British agriculture
UK discounter Lidl brought together over 130 farmers, food producers and industry leaders for its inaugural Grassroots British Farming Conference.
CMA says logistics merger could raise supermarket costs
The CMA has found that GXO’s purchase of logistics company Wincanton may reduce competition in the supply of warehousing services to UK supermarkets.
