As we move through 2024, the cocoa market is facing a significant shift, with prices rising sharply, creating a ripple effect across the confectionery and catering sectors. Understanding the implications of these increases is crucial for businesses that rely on cocoa-derived products. In this blog post, we’ll explore the reasons
Brexit import charges and the subsequent increase in food prices have been a major concern for many in the catering industry in the UK. With the recent announcement of increased import charges, there is fear of food price hikes hitting hard. In today’s blog post we delve into the impact
In recent times, the UK has been grappling with the challenge of rising bread prices, a staple food item for millions of households and food businesses across the country. With prices reaching new heights in 2024, we're feeling the pinch more than ever. The factors contributing to this upward trend
The birth of the 2023 EU farmer strikes can be traced back to various underlying disputes between farmers and the government. Central to the argument was the introduction of new agricultural policies that weren't well received by the farming community. Among the contentious policies were cuts to subsidies that previously
After our post on oil and fat prices, some have said they have just days of oil supplies left.Suppliers are already able to use rapeseed oil as a substitute, without the need for changing the labelling. Although, suppliers have been pushing them further to relax the rules over the use
The current situation in Spain is causing a number of fruit and veg shortages here in the UK.At the end of March, a combination of Spanish hauliers holding strike action and a number of other supply chain disruptions has led to major shortages of some key fruit and veg lines.This
With prices in the UK rising at their fastest rate for 30 years, it's fair to say that many Britons are being affected by the increases in the cost of living. We all know about the huge hikes in fuel and enrergy prices, but there are many others - some
