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Sainsbury’s faces DHL driver strikes ahead of Christmas period

Nov 11, 2021

The union Unite has warned that Sainsbury’s customers across the south west could face pre-Christmas shortages, if DHL drivers take strike action in a dispute over pay.

M&S food sales up but further supply issues predicted

Nov 10, 2021

As part of Marks and Spencer’s (M&S) half-year results, the supermarket chain has welcomed rising food sales but warns of future supply challenges.

Consumer shopping habits begin to stabilise post-pandemic

Nov 10, 2021

The latest figures from Kantar’s retail survey show consumers’ shopping behaviour is beginning to steady and some habits from the pandemic look set to stay.

“Concerns have been raised” about Trade and Agriculture Commission

Nov 9, 2021

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has commented on the new Trade and Agriculture Commission’s (TAC) appointments and what they mean for the body’s terms of reference.

Major supermarkets pledge to halve environmental impact of weekly shop by 2030

Nov 8, 2021

Five of the UK’s biggest supermarket chains have promised to reduce the environmental impact of a weekly food shop by half, by the end of the decade.

Global food prices hit 10-year high

Nov 5, 2021

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), global food prices have reached the highest level in over a decade after rising by more than 30% between October 2020 and 2021.

CCF calls on government to support cold chain businesses through energy crisis

Nov 5, 2021

The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) urged the Business Secretary to prioritise cold storage operators in any plans to protect British industry from ill effects of soaring energy prices.