Retail

With food inflation hitting the headlines while farmgate prices for many items remain stubbornly low, Cedric Porter takes a look at the disconnect

It follows a 38 Degrees campaign for supermarkets to confirm their position

The retail giant said it was ‘fully committed’ to ensuring farmers remained sustainable for the long-term both financially and environmentally

The potato company, which works with over 250 UK growers and is one of the largest buyers of British potatoes, has refuted claims of changing contracts to stop farmers from holding protests and demonstrations at supermarket depots

It has been a challenging start to the year for pig farmers, and producers have called on retailers and Scottish Government to support Scotland's pork sector instead of choosing imports from abroad

Food producers said protests at supermarket depots have sent a powerful message to retailers, the Government and consumers how unfair the food system currently is and why it needs to change. But others have argued farmers 'lose the battle' once they block consumers from accessing food

Food growers were camped outside Tesco's Daventry International Railfreight Terminal depot in the early hours of this morning (January 5)

Brussels are most unpopular veg as Brits overbuy for festive period

Retailers are offering British vegetables at bargain prices in the run up to Christmas

Producers say low prices devalues farming in eyes of consumer