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Soaring Food Prices Could Add £150 To Shopping Bills
Prolonged conflict in the Middle East could cause UK food inflation to more than double to 8% by June, piling further costs onto households already stretched by rising living expenses, warns IGD. The new forecast of surging food prices by summer is a worst-case scenario if disruption to global energy markets continues, the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) said. According to IGD’s latest projections, food inflation, now at 3.6%, could “briefly reach over 8% by June 202
National Food Supply Risks ‘Catastrophic Failure’ By 2030
UK food production could face severe strain within a few years as critical systems head for collapse, according to a government report that calls for “transformational change” to rebuild resilience. In a stark warning for UK food security, the report, produced by Defra in 2024 but only recently brought to light, concludes there is “a realistic possibility” that by 2030 the UK’s food system, as well as water supplies and natural ecosystems, could be at “strategic risk of catas
John Innes Centre, Sainsbury Laboratory To Build World-Class Crop Science Glasshouse
A next-generation glasshouse, insectary, and horticultural research facility capable of growing a million plants a year has been announced by the John Innes Centre and The Sainsbury Laboratory following a £5 million donation from the Garfield Weston Foundation. Image: The Sainsbury Laboratory Dubbed ‘Technology Platform 1’ (TP1), the new 4,500 m² state-of-the-art research facility will enable scientists to study crop performance under realistic, reproducible conditions. The
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Brexit ‘Reset’ Risks Driving Up Cost Of Weekly Shop, Analysis Warns
Shoppers across the UK could face higher prices on everyday groceries under the Government’s proposed Brexit “reset”, with fresh concerns that new trading arrangements may add costs back into the food supply chain. Analysis of the plans suggests that, while ministers have pledged to reduce red tape and ease trade with the EU, the reality for food imports could be far more complex — and potentially more expensive. The proposals centre on closer alignment with EU rules in area
M&S Ramps Up Food Ambitions With Three New Stores And 200 Jobs Boost
Marks & Spencer is accelerating the expansion of its food business, opening three new stores over this week and next as it looks to grow its share of the family weekly shop. The retailer has already opened a 15,000 sq ft fresh market-style food store at Hatfield Oldings Corner, alongside a 16,000 sq ft site in Luton Bramingham. A third store, measuring 18,600 sq ft, is due to open in Farnham next Wednesday. The three openings will create more than 200 jobs and add to the more
Brakes Hits The Road With Chefs And Suppliers In Nationwide Food Expo Tour
Foodservice giant Brakes is taking its offering directly to customers, launching a nationwide roadshow designed to bring fresh produce, innovation and menu inspiration to the heart of the UK hospitality sector. The business is rolling out a series of “food expo” events across the country, bringing together chefs, suppliers and its specialist sister companies to showcase products, trends and practical solutions for operators. The initiative will see Brakes’ development chefs w
BerryWorld Smashes Into Sport With Padel Star Delfi Brea As Global Ambassador
BerryWorld, part of the world’s second largest berry group, AgroBerries — is proud to announce a pioneering partnership in the berry industry with professional padel player Delfi Brea, who will serve as the company’s brand ambassador for 2026. Born in Buenos Aires in 1999, Delfi is one of the most outstanding talents in professional padel. At just 17, she moved to Spain to pursue her dream of competing at the highest level, leaving behind her home country to train and play on
Global Conflict Risks Disrupting UK Food Supply, NFU Alerts
The National Farmers' Union has warned that food prices in the UK are likely to go up as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. NFU president Tom Bradshaw told the BBC that the price of cucumbers and tomatoes could rise over the next six weeks, with the cost of other crops and milk increasing in the next three to six months. Iran's continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has led to higher costs for fuel and fertiliser, both crucial elements of food production. The is
Shock Collapse Of Scottish Supplier Leaves 71 Jobs Gone And £5m Hole
A Scottish wholesale food supplier has collapsed into liquidation, resulting in the loss of 71 jobs and exposing debts of more than £5 million. Enterprise Foods Limited, which traded as Localist, has ceased trading after efforts to refinance and restructure the business proved unsuccessful. The company, based in East Kilbride, had operated for more than three decades, supplying thousands of products to retailers across Scotland and beyond. Liquidators were appointed following
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