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UK Supply Chains ‘Dangerously Exposed’ To War, Climate And Global Shocks, Report Warns
The UK’s food and supply chains are dangerously underprepared for major global shocks including war, pandemics and climate disruption, according to a stark new report that raises fresh concerns over the nation’s long-term food security. The warning comes from the National Preparedness Commission, which claims Britain is far more vulnerable than many European neighbours due to limited strategic stockpiling, weak resilience planning and heavy dependence on international supply
India’s ‘King Of Mangoes’ Hit By Climate And Trade Crisis
India’s famous Alphonso mango industry is facing one of its toughest seasons in decades, with growers in Maharashtra reporting catastrophic crop losses linked to extreme weather and export disruption. The Alphonso mango — widely regarded as the “king of mangoes” — has seen production collapse by as much as 85-90 per cent in some growing regions, according to a government-backed survey in Devgad, one of Maharashtra’s leading production areas. Farmers say erratic weather condit
Europe’s Apple And Pear Glut Puts Pressure On Growers As Stocks Remain “Higher Than Ideal”
European apple and pear stocks remain stubbornly high as growers and suppliers across the continent continue to battle weak demand, mounting costs and increased market competition heading into the Southern Hemisphere transition period. Image: Worldwide Fruit According to comments from Worldwide Fruit published by FreshPlaza, UK apple and pear stocks are reducing broadly in line with expectations ahead of increased imports from the Southern Hemisphere during the summer months.
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Food Prices Set To Rise As Government Refuses To Scrap £2bn Packaging Tax
Food prices could rise further after ministers confirmed they will press ahead with the controversial Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging tax regime, despite growing pressure from businesses already battling mounting inflation and global supply chain disruption. Industry leaders had hoped the Government would reconsider the policy amid increasing concern over rising supermarket prices and the wider cost-of-living pressures facing consumers. However, officials at
Can Long-Term “Bumper Contracts” Save British Farming?
The future of British farming is increasingly being shaped by one critical question: can long-term supermarket contracts finally provide the security growers and producers desperately need? A growing number of retailers are now exploring longer-term supply agreements with farmers in a bid to create greater stability across the food supply chain, particularly as UK agriculture continues to battle rising production costs, labour shortages, climate pressures and volatile global
Morrisons Refocuses Convenience Strategy Amid Rising Cost Pressures
Morrisons is reshaping parts of its convenience store estate as the supermarket continues to invest in a stronger, more sustainable long-term retail strategy. The Bradford-based retailer has confirmed plans to close a number of its underperforming Morrisons Daily convenience stores over the coming months following a review of sites that have remained unprofitable for several years. Importantly, Morrisons stressed that the affected stores represent only a small proportion of i
Tesco Launches Inclusive Cooking Campaign To Help Remove Barriers In The Kitchen
Tesco has unveiled a new campaign designed to make cooking more accessible and inclusive for disabled people, reinforcing the retailer’s wider commitment to helping customers cook with greater confidence. Called Now We’re Cooking, the campaign aims to highlight and help remove some of the barriers disabled people can face in the kitchen. The initiative follows Tesco’s success in winning Channel 4’s Diversity in Advertising Award 2025/26, which this year focused on the theme o
UK Growers Must Adapt Faster To Remain Viable Under Changing Climate
British farming must adapt and diversify to remain viable and protect domestic food production from intensifying heat, flooding, and drought, according to the government’s climate advisers, who warn that the UK’s reliance on food imports also risks climate-related price inflation. In its latest report, ‘A Well-Adapted UK’, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) said extreme weather is already affecting yields, farm incomes, and long-term business confidence across UK agriculture,
British Strawberries Promise “Outstanding Quality” Despite Delay
Sweeter, juicier, and larger fruit will make British strawberries “worth the wait” as cooler spring temperatures delay the traditional start to the season this year, according to British Berry Growers. The yield is expected to be of exceptionally high quality, following dry weather, sunny intervals, and chilly overnight temperatures this spring. In particular, the fruit has developed a richer taste profile with balanced natural sweetness after remaining on the plant for long
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