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Confidence shows ‘partial recovery’ ahead of crucial budget
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (456+ words) Confidence within the food and drink manufacturing sector has “partially recovered” after the huge crash at the start of the year, a new survey from the FDF shows. However, the survey of business sentiment in Q2 shows the work Andy Burnham…...
Food price rises ease but headline UK inflation back on the increase
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (444+ words) Energy bills rose after the price cap was lifted in July Inflation in the UK has begun to tick upwards once more as the impact of the conflict in the Middle East started to filter through to energy bills, but…...
‘Price gouging’? Grocery retailers hardly have the chance
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (411+ words) John Healey, the new Chancellor, said last week that he will be ”watching closely” for any suggestion customers are being taken for a ride at the (supermarket) till. Some commentators then question whether our industry is competitive enough. The term…...
Price rises ‘inevitable’ says FDF as fears grow over fruit and veg shortages
1+ week, 2+ day ago (440+ words) FDF Scotland’s David Thomson told the BBC there were ‘significant concerns’ over the availability of many fruit and veg products Food manufacturing bosses have warned of “inevitable” price rises and the threat of shortages across a raft of products due…...
Amazon relies less on deals to take another win as cheapest supermarket | Grocer 33
1+ week, 6+ day ago (299+ words) Amazon undercut Asda by £3.91, making it 5.3% cheaper than its rival Amazon claimed a second successive Grocer 33 pricing win as we ran the rule over the UK’s online grocery delivery services. Last time out in May, Amazon’s victory could be traced…...
Do the numbers add up for Burnham’s business rates promises?
3+ week, 18+ hour ago (593+ words) A question hangs over how much the funding plans can raise Andy Burnham has come through on business rates, for pubs and live music venues at least. Three days after taking the keys to No 10 last week, he announced both…...
Burnham bounce and World Cup optimism give consumers reasons to be cheerful
4+ week, 5+ hour ago (345+ words) Andy Burnham’s promise of change has given consumers a sense of optimism A ‘Burnham bounce’ from the new prime minister has sparked the biggest jump in consumer confidence for almost three years, a closely watched survey revealed this morning. The…...
Sainsbury’s to increase British supply of tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers amid drought fears
4+ week, 18+ hour ago (519+ words) Sainsbury’s has taken steps to increase its domestic supply of tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers to hedge against global supply chain pressures. The retailer today said it had has signed 10-year partnership agreements with fresh produce suppliers Evesham Vale Growers and…...
Tunisian olive oil producers target UK as market stabilises
4+ week, 1+ day ago (389+ words) Tunisian olive oil producers are targeting the UK as prices finally stabilise following an unprecedented period of volatility. Olive oil prices have hit record highs over the past few years as a sharp fall in production triggered global shortfalls. The…...
Grocery inflation eases to slowest rate since 2024
4+ week, 2+ day ago (397+ words) Co-op grew at its fastest rate since 2021 Grocery inflation has eased to its slowest rate since 2024 but shoppers are still feeling the pressure of “cumulative price rises,” according to Worldpanel by Numerator. Annual grocery inflation in the four weeks to…...