Managing director of dairy giant Arla Foods Ash Amirahmadi has warned that rising production costs means farmers can no longer cover their expenses.

Organisations from across the food supply chain have welcomed elements of the Spring Statement but expressed disappointment over others.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered the Spring Statement that includes a reduction in fuel duty on petrol and diesel amid rising costs for the UK supply chain.

The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) chief executive, Karen Betts, gave a warning to the UK government and British shoppers during the organisation’s annual conference.

Due to ongoing outbreaks of avian influenza (AI), consumers in the UK can no longer purchase free-range eggs as hens continue to be kept indoors.