Most milk processors have kept their January raw milk prices at the same level as November and December, extending the hold period now to 3 months. With a significant increase in on farm yields, [...]
It looks lovely and christmasy here at MV Milk & Foodservice today after the recent snowfall. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our customers and suppliers a Merry [...]
Delays at ports are still causing disruption to imported items, leading to shortages and quality challenges. Avocados, and Courgettes are a particular problem. Citrus fruits are problematic too, [...]
Supply of eggs into all sectors of the UK market is incredibly challenging at present. Over and above the higher cost of production and distribution, the sector is facing a catastrophic avian flu [...]
Sluggish cheese sales in the retail sector are driving producers to divert volumes to other sectors. A tough trading environment for the hospitality sector is further reducing demand. December [...]
Low demand for butter in some sectors, particularly hospitality, has seen butter come off by £2 per box during November, with further reductions anticipated for December, as households and [...]
Recent weeks have seen a stabilising of butter and cheese prices in the marketplace, with a few butter suppliers starting to reduce prices. The expectation is that any reductions will be small in [...]
October is a great month for fresh produce with the overlap of the summer and autumn seasons. Despite the poor growing conditions after an unprecedentedly hot summer, availability is good for [...]
The latest AHDB forecast is that this season’s farm production will be 0.8% lower than last season. The spring and summer saw processors struggling with yields 2% down on 2021 levels, which [...]
October saw the first month of price stabilisation in more than 12 months. The few price increases that were announced, only bought processors into line with their peers. At 48 to 50p per litre, [...]