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NewsEditor’s picks: political chaos, pricing and loyalty schemes
This week The Grocer’s coverage, as I’m sure in many other places, has been dominated by the extraordinary political implosion we are witnessing in Westminster
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NewsAndy Murray marks Albert Bartlett donating 20 million meals
Murray visited the Move On facility in Glasgow, where he toured the Coronation Food Project Hub
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NewsChris Packham calls for Co-op CEO to ban ‘Frankenchickens’
Packham has called on the supermarket to stop sourcing ultra-fast-growing chicken breeds known as ‘Frankenchickens’
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NewsSeafish appoints new director of operations from Whitby Seafoods
The new hire will take up the role from 6 July and join the organisation from Whitby Seafoods, where he is head of organisational development and culture
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Comment & OpinionOur politicians are clueless about food prices. The next PM needs to do better
It always amazes me that politicians of all parties pay so little heed to food prices, says Ian Wright, partner at Acuti Associates
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NewsMultimillion-pound Scottish salmon facility opened by Princess Anne
The state-of-the-art development, unveiled at Bakkafrost’s Applecross site, has become the UK’s largest recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) and will be central to the company’s aim of becoming the most sustainable Scottish salmon producer
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NewsTesco Northern Ireland doubles local suppliers in three years
The UK’s largest retailer said nearly 140 suppliers based in the devolved nation offered over 1,600 lines, with all Tesco own-brand fresh beef, pork, milk and eggs sold in the country sourced from them
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NewsTate & Lyle mulls £2.7bn Ingredion takeover bid
Shares in Tate & Lyle have surged 45% after the ingredients giant confirmed it was in talks to merge with US peer Ingredion
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NewsKeir Starmer announces landmark plans to triple food redistribution
The strategy is billed as a landmark moment in the cost of living crisis, bringing together an unprecedented coalition of retailers, manufacturers and NGOs
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NewsOstrich, buffalo and antelope meat launches into Sainsbury’s
The range includes Ostrich Fillets, Ostrich Grillsteaks, Antelope Burgers, Antelope Sous Vide Steaks, Buffalo Burgers and Buffalo Steaks
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NewsMorrisons abattoir to reduce pig suppliers due to economic climate
A release from the National Pig Association said the cull would include some long-standing producers and at least one ‘very large supplier’ to Woodheads abattoir in Lincolnshire – part of Morrisons’ Myton Food manufacturing arm
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NewsBritish roast dinner is sprayed with over 100 pesticides, Greenpeace says
The organisation’s analysis of Fera Pesticide Usage Survey data found 102 unique pesticides across onions, leeks, carrots, parsnips, potatoes, peas, swede, turnips and strawberries – included as a classic British dessert
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NewsSPS deal could save meat exporters up to £88m a year: research
Analysis by consultancy The Andersons Centre revealed exporters currently faced costs of more than £200 per tonne for chilled meat shipments to the EU
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NewsBeyond Meat partners with Strictly-winning footballer Karen Carney
The partnership will see Carney front a media campaign showcasing Beyond Meat products. She will feature across interviews, recipe content, matchday and BBQ meal inspiration, during the run-up to the Fifa World Cup
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NewsM&S begins construction of state-of-the-art automated food DC
The £340m M&S is ploughing into the facility is its biggest-ever investment in its food supply chain
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NewsSalmon production struggling to meet surging exports, industry warns
HMRC data showed annual exports rose from £445m at the start of the decade to £828m last year – an increase of 86%
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NewsWaitrose deal sees Scottish eggs sold to customers for the first time
The deal between the Scottish business and premium retailer will see Duncan Farms’ free-range and organic eggs rolled out across Waitrose stores in Scotland
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NewsFurore as industry newsletter announces death of packaging ‘cryptocurrency’
A newsletter sent out by PRO founder member Incpen has caused a furore after it declared that 2026 would be the last year of the Packaging Recovery Note system
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NewsWales DRS: Plaid Cymru urged to rethink inclusion of glass
It is understood Exchange for Change is to resubmit its bid, ahead of the new 2 June deadline, without major changes
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NewsPrincess Anne urged to cancel trip to Bakkafrost salmon farm in Scotland
With the trip set to take place on 13 May, the Green Britain Foundation said the royal family should not be used to ‘give respectability to the worst mortality site in British farming’