supermarkets

British organic products are ‘in high demand’ as the UK organic food and drink market enters its 14th year of consecutive growth, figures released today by Soil Association Certification reveal

New findings reveal that only 26% of supermarket own-label products in Scotland are Scottish

At a time when many farmers are facing rising costs and ongoing uncertainty, the supermarket pledges to champion British farming by actively engaging with industry bodies and the Government on issues affecting the long-term viability of the farming industry

Tesco has provided extra support to farmers in urging the Government to pause and consult immediately on Inheritance Tax changes

Farmers held protests at supermarket distribution centres in Leicestershire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Co Londonderry to urge retail bosses for fairness and transparency on pay and food standards

Ferries unable to deliver food to the islands leave the community to rely on its resilience and food security

The supermarket says it is important farmers are paid a fair price, so it reviews its farmgate prices regularly to reflect farmers’ costs

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

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

Healthier choices, hot weather and the rising cost of living played pivotal roles in shaping UK grocery sales this year