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UK Food Inflation May Exceed 9% This Year, Even If Hormuz Reopens
UK food inflation could rise to at least 9% by the end of 2026 as the Iran war pushes up energy costs and disrupts supply chains, according to revised forecasts from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF). The trade body said its forecast has nearly tripled from an earlier estimate of 3.2%, and takes into account assumptions that the Strait of Hormuz will re-open within the next two to three weeks. The outlook reflects a sharp deterioration in the outlook for the energy-intens
Chancellor Meets Supermarket Leaders For Price Discussions As Concerns Grow
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has met leaders from Britain’s biggest supermarkets to discuss the pressure on household budgets and the risk of higher food prices and shortages while energy, fuel, and fertiliser costs continue to climb. As concerns grow, the talks held yesterday (Wednesday, 1 April) were expected to focus on possible supply bottlenecks and the potential extent of the impact of the Middle East conflict on the cost of living. Executives from Sainsbury’s, Tesco and M
Fresh Produce Sells Better Near Supermarket Entrances, Study Finds
Positioning fruit and vegetable sections at supermarket entrances increases sales and may improve women's diet quality, according a new study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Published in the journal PLOS Medicine , the research found that when fresh produce was moved to a more prominent position near entrances, stores sold more fruit and vegetables. In total, around 2,525 additional portions of fruit and veg were sold per store, per week
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Sainsbury’s Commits £5bn To Long-Term Farming Partnerships In Major Supply Chain Boost
Sainsbury's has unveiled a £5bn multi-year investment to expand long-term partnerships with more than 2,500 British and Irish farms, in a move designed to strengthen supply chain resilience and support future food production. The retailer said the expanded programme will see long-term agreements underpin the supply of 3.1 million tonnes of its own-brand fresh food by 2027, spanning key categories including fresh produce, dairy, meat and poultry. By the end of 2026, Sainsbury’
Ali Capper Appointed Chair Of British Berry Growers
British Berry Growers has announced the appointment of Ali Capper as its new chair, with onboarding set to begin in July 2026 ahead of formally taking up the role in November. Capper will succeed Nick Marston, who confirmed earlier this year that he intends to step down following a period of leadership at the organisation. She brings extensive experience in fresh produce leadership and industry advocacy, having served as executive chair of British Apples & Pears Limited for t
Morrisons Slashes British Easter Veg Prices To Just 4p
Morrisons has cut the price of key British-grown vegetables to as little as 4p in the run-up to Easter, as retailers step up efforts to support shoppers facing ongoing cost pressures. Image: Morrisons The supermarket is offering 1kg bags of carrots, 500g packs of parsnips and whole swedes for just 4p each, alongside its ‘Best British White All Rounder Potatoes’, which have been reduced to £1 for 2kg. The promotion is running from 30 March through to Easter Sunday, with the re
Spring Is Officially Here: M&S Becomes First Uk Retailer To Launch Jersey Royal Potatoes This Season Thanks To Seventh-Generation Farmers
M&S has become the first UK retailer to launch its much-anticipated Jersey Royal potatoes, thanks to its longstanding 10-year relationship with the Le Maistre family. The family has been farming the soil on Jersey since 1841 and is led by sixth-generation farmer Philip Le Maistre, who works alongside son Phil Jnr and brother Peter, as well as a team of local experts. Despite one of the wettest and more challenging planting seasons on record, the team’s potatoes have this week
Lidl Wins Inaugural Best British Apple Launch Award
Discount retailer Lidl has been named the first-ever recipient of the Best British Apple Launch Award, a new accolade recognising retailers that champion UK-grown apples at the start of the domestic season. The award has been introduced by British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) to highlight and encourage strong retail support for British apples during the crucial early weeks of the season. Lidl secured the inaugural title following its seasonal apple launch, with judges recog
Grassroots To Green Shoots: East Sussex Communities Transform Wasted Land Into Food Lifelines
Volunteers and community workers are turning neglected patches of grass into thriving food-growing spaces in East Sussex to feed local communities. At Wellsbourne Community Garden in Whitehawk, Brighton, new planting beds are being prepared from unloved grass scrubland to grow crops including tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, garlic, carrots and beans throughout the year. The produce will be shared with the Whitehawk Family Hub, while residents are also encouraged to help themselv
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