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The Meat in a Net Zero World initiative has been backed by 38 organisations involved in the production and sale of meat

The pork giant said three people tested positive this week, with 16 additional staff now self-isolating

Labour costs had risen by 34% across the fresh produce sector between 2016 and 2020 and by up to 15% higher during the coronavirus crisis

The retailer’s new executive director James Bailey said a move to sell lower-standard imports would be an ‘unacceptable backward step’

Consultation will consider if compulsory supply contracts will be required following spate of price cuts during coronavirus crisis

Promotions and the launch of a new brand called The Meat Folk helped to boost sales and tackle carcase balancing concerns

The government’s “bounce back” aims to “turbocharge” food and drink exports

The John West owner claimed the system would provide greater reassurance their tuna was responsibly and ethically caught

A letter to negotatiors said manufacturers could face ‘costly restructuring of supply chains’

Medina Dairy has imposed two separate price increases for farmers supplying it with milk

Time was now running out to safeguard future export orders, the BMPA said

Difficult conditions caused by volatile weather, the coronavirus crisis and continued issues around labour have all impacted growers

It will adopt a phased approach to border controls on EU imports from January, but most checks won’t be introduced until next summer

The surge in consumer awareness was reflected in a 21% increase in spend on MSC-certified seafood in 2019 to £1.1bn

The petition was launched after amendments to enshrine UK food standards in law were voted down in the government’s Agriculture Bill

The fund will now pay out to those who saw their milk price fall by 25% rather than lost 25% of their income

It follows reports the UK was ready to accept US imports of lower-standard food under a proposed ‘dual tariff’ regime

FAIRR concluded 44 of the world’s 60 largest meat, fish and dairy businesses were at ‘high risk’ of both creating another pandemic

The government is reportedly proposing tariffs on food made to lower standards as part of free-trade negotiations with the US

Indsutry leaders complain of a lack of details and government engagement

Meat processors have warned a 15% shortfall of skilled slaughterhouse labour could worsen without action