Category: Markets
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Drought has been declared across North Wales and Upper Severn. Exceptionally low rainfall and river flows are increasing pressure on agriculture, abstraction, and water-dependent production.
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Tesco distribution workers have entered a nationwide industrial strike ballot. More than 3,000 warehouse employees and drivers are voting across Belfast, Didcot, Doncaster, and Thurrock.
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Graham’s has recalled milk over possible antibiotic residue contamination risks. Three semi-skimmed formats dated 31 July 2026 are affected, with particular risk to consumers allergic to penicillin.
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Dutch authorities found negligible microbial risk in meat from Esro. The finding does not alter concerns over material eligibility, documentation, accreditation, and suspected fraud.
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London wheat futures have briefly moved above £200 per tonne. The subsequent retreat has not removed concerns over harvest quality, milling availability, and raw material volatility.
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Digital farming remains concentrated among Europe’s largest agricultural business operations. Eurostat data shows limited adoption of management software, robotics, and precision systems across smaller holdings.
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Lindt faces a new US lawsuit over cocoa sourcing statements. The company denies allegations that its child labour and human rights commitments misrepresent conditions within parts of its supply chain.
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Champagne producers have capped 2026 output near 250 million bottles. The lower yield is intended to reduce stocks while preserving production discipline across the appellation.
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Den Berk has installed a faster automated REV6 top sealer. The Belgian producer is using the system to support lighter mono material packs and quicker format changes.
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Saica has cleared its acquisition of ten Thimm packaging facilities. The deal adds 1.2 billion square metres of corrugated capacity across Germany, Poland, Czechia, and Romania.