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Princes to seek new CEO as Simon Harrison steps down
Global food producer Princes Group has announced that Simon Harrison will step down as chief executive officer and board director from 30th June 2026.
Food inflation down in April “due to lag effect” of global conflict
The Office for National Statistics has released the consumer price inflation data for April, as the Institute of Grocery Distribution observed the effects of the Middle East conflict on food inflation.
Industry responds to Government suggestion of voluntary food price cap
According to reports, Government has asked UK supermarkets to consider freezing food prices to combat inflation as the Middle East conflict persists.
Food sales growth helps M&S recovery after cyber-attack
M&S has released its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 28th March 2026, showing “resilient performance” despite the “significant operational impact” from the cyber-attack.
HGV drivers supplying Morrisons to ballot for strike
Unite the Union has claimed that possible strike action by workers at logistics company Eddie Stobart could impact deliveries to Morrisons stores in the north of England.
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Brexit insight
UK farming, fishery and semi-processed foods sectors to be hit by Australia FTA, says DIT report
The DIT’s impact assessment on the UK’s recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Australia estimates financial blows for the agriculture, fishery and semi-processed food sectors.
EU calls on UK not to follow “path of confrontation” over NI Protocol
The remarks by Maros Sefcovic, vice-president of the European Commission, came as the row between the UK and France over post-Brexit fishing rights continued.
CO2 production to restart after government intervention
After meeting with trade bodies across the food and drink industry, the government has said it will intervene in the current CO2 shortages.
FDF calls for subsidies to tackle CO2 shortages
Ian Wright, chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has written to the government, warning that the food supply chain is “now seriously compromised by the disruptions in the supply of CO2.”
UK CO2 shortages “could jeopardise food supplies”, says Bernard Matthews boss
Ranjit Singh Boparan, CEO of Bernard Matthews, has warned that the crisis ‘could ruin Christmas’ unless the government intervenes.
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