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Archives for April 20, 2022
Ukraine war: UK food and drink manufacturing output falls to 8-month low
Soaring commodity prices and deteriorating supply conditions created by the war in Ukraine caused the output growth of UK food and drink manufacturers to fall to an eight-month low in March, the latest Lloyds Bank UK Recovery Tracker has revealed.
Heineken hit by cost pressures while reporting positive growth
Heineken, the Dutch brewer, has revealed that the war in Ukraine has brought additional uncertainty to the global economic outlook and commodity markets.
Frugalpac paper wine bottles launch into retail
Wine specialist When in Rome has announced it has launched a range of products in paper bottle format.
Opinion
Extended Producer Responsibility scheme a 'missed opportunity'
The government’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) response should be applauded as a positive step towards incentivising UK businesses to play their part in the circular economy, but missed a golden opportunity to create a cohesive, UK-wide approach...
The Ethical Shellfish Company forced to close doors
Seafood firm The Ethical Shellfish Company is to stop trading, as the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic and the fallout of Brexit forced the business to close its doors for good.