As the Covid-19 pandemic recedes in the UK, concern is turning to inflation. This poses a powerful threat to households – as explored in IGD’s latest Viewpoint report.
The tomato is a fruit from the tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum, synonym: Lycopersicon esculentum). The popular fruit is a culinary vegetable. The ripe fruit is healthy, but this is in contrast to..
Back in late September 2021 we stated our belief that the supply chain crisis might persist until the middle of 2022. Full-year results from front-line shipping and logistics giants Maersk (MAERSK B)..
China’s zero-Covid restrictions will impact global supply chain recovery as any small disruption in the country will likely lead to “ripple effects” across the world, according to the head of..
The total quantities of tomato paste imported worldwide over the past twelve months (October 2020 - September 2021) were approximately 52,000 mT (3%) higher than in the previous corresponding period,..
Supply chain disruptions continue to wreak havoc on everything from holiday gift shopping to rising prices for essential goods. Still, the future seems hazy, as factors like COVID-19 variants and..
The HGV driver shortage has eased significantly in recent months, as almost half the drivers who left the profession during the pandemic have now been recovered, official data shows.
The company behind brands such as PG Tips, Cornetto and Dove has said it will raise prices to cope with "elevated levels" of cost inflation which it expects to continue next year.