Suppliers could be impacted by discounters’ growth
The growth of the discount and convenience store sector is not only eroding major retailers’ market share, it could now come at a cost to suppliers, according to new research. A study by supply chain and logistics consultancy, SCALA, has found that traditional major...
Weetabix returns to 100% British wheat sourcing
Following its earliest harvest in 85 years due to the hot summer, Weetabix has confirmed it will once again be able to source 100% of its wheat from British farms. A record-breaking hot dry summer, following a wet start and extended cold spell in April, created...
Food shop set to rise £7.15 per month
Following a summer that has been one of the warmest on records, the price of multiple food items across the country is set to rise. Reports from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (cebr), say dry spells lasted more than 50 days in parts of the country in a...
Multi-million pound export boost for UK dairy
The UK dairy sector will receive a multi-million pound export boost as China agrees to import UK dairy products from third countries. International Trade Secretary Dr. Liam Fox MP yesterday (Thursday 23rd August) met with China’s General Administration of Customs to...
Food figures respond to Government’s no-deal Brexit notices
Responding to the Government’s newly published set of ‘no-deal’ Brexit Technical Notices, the Food and Drink Federation along with other industry representatives have expressed their concerns. Today (23rd August), the Government released a publication of guidance on...
