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Mandatory CCTV in English slaughterhouses to be introduced Subscription
The measure forms part of new animal welfare proposals unveiled today by environment secretary Michael Gove
British farmers to get full benefit of Morrisons milk range Subscription
Morrisons is ramping up its support for British dairy farmers with a new dedicated milk supply group
UK exposure to fipronil widens as 14 additional egg products withdrawn
The products include whole egg and products to be used as ingredients by food manufacturers and caterers
Industry welcomes commitment to no Irish border agrifood checks Subscription
Department for Exiting the EU puts importance of preserving food trade on a par with peace process
A third of shoppers pledge to buy more British eggs in wake of fipronil scandal Subscription
However, just 2% of shoppers claim they will stop eating eggs altogether, an exclusive Lightspeed Research poll for The Grocer shows
UK pork producers win Chinese export deal worth £200m Subscription
A total of seven companies in the pork supply chain have secured permission to export to China…
NI mushroom firm invests millions in North Yorks facility Subscription
Hughes Mushrooms’ 11-acre site at Howden would set “a new industry standard”, the business claimed
Morrisons pledges not to use 'fake-farm' brands Subscription
The pledge forms part of a new campaign by the supermarket to promote British produce
Tesco cuts British lamb facings to 50% Subscription
The levy board’s latest Beef & Lamb Watch analysis revealed that just 50% of Tesco’s lamb facings were British in June 201…
Canadian maple syrup in demand as UK imports rise 15.4% Subscription
Imports for the first four months of 2017 hit almost 1.7 million pounds in weight
Müller looks to offer 'stability' with futures contracts Subscription
Arrangement will allow farmers who are not aligned to supermarkets to lock in up to 25% of their milk price for a year
Southern Co-op completes Local Flavours food roadshow
Retailer hosted roadshows to mark 10 years of supporting local producers…
Government urged to retain high standards in food chain Subscription
The Eating Better alliance said the government faced an “historic opportunity” to reshape its food and farming policy
Compass commits to ethical fish sourcing with SSC membership Subscription
Foodservice provider joins Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Birds eye in signing up to voluntary code of conduct…
Meat supplier found guilty in horsemeat trial
Andronicos Sideras was found guilty for his part in a conspiracy to deliberately introduce horsemeat into the food chain in order to increase company profits
Gove rules out chlorinated chicken imports
Comments are at odds with international trade secretary Liam Fox, who has refused to rule out imports as part of US trade deal
Coca-Cola registers UK trademark for Fairlife milk Subscription
The soft drinks giant has insisted it has ‘no plans’ to bring the US milk brand to the UK
Government plays down fears over chlorine-washed chicken imports
National press reports cabinet split over agricultural standards in any US free trade deal
M&S coated fish sales fall after supplier shift Subscription
Its share of the category has also fallen significantly, as its rivals enjoyed sales growth…
'Poor will be hardest hit' by any post-Brexit supply disarray Subscription
Food available to poorer consumers would become “significantly scarcer”
Aldi own-brand household cleaning range certified as cruelty free
The discounter can display the Leaping Bunny logo after meeting Cruelty Free International criteria
Brexit plan urgent to prevent supply problems, warns report
Lack of government vision for future of food and agriculture means even a soft Brexit could have huge implications
Spanish authorities foil Horsegate-linked food crime plot Subscription
Scam saw crime syndicate pass off horsemeat ‘not suitable for human consumption’ as edible, Guardia Civil and Europol said
Liquidators appointed at scandal-hit Hebridean Sea Salt Subscription
Hebridean Sea Salt is set to be liquidated after being embroiled in a scandal over the authenticity of its product.
Morrisons makes 100% British lamb commitment Subscription
It means it is the first of the big four supermarkets to commit to 100% British fresh meat…
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How grocery brands can work with social media influencers
Social media is playing an increasingly important role in helping brands connect with their consumers
Send the right message at the right moment
Households spent on average an estimated £800 on Christmas last year. They start thinking about Christmas early
Wholesale empowerment of women
Women are reluctant to put themselves forward. In my experience, they often wait to be asked for promotions and pay rises
Leckford festival presents Waitrose more as lifestyle brand than supermarket Subscription
Appealing to ‘foodies and families’, the Waitrose faithful came out in numbers, boosting the supermarket’s well-heeled image
British sourcing is a safer bet
Fipronil contaminated many millions of eggs over what appears to be a considerable period of time
Dairy needs to fight harder against vegan extremism Subscription
A constant stream of anti-dairy rhetoric on social media and now a ’World Plant Milk Day’ is keeping the vegan agenda firmly in the spotlight
The CMA should not allow retailers to be vague and dismissive about code breaches Subscription
News that supplier complaints about possible breaches by Asda have shot up in the past year, doesn’t tell the whole story, at least it took the reporting process seriously … unlike some supermarkets
Who will lift The Grocer Cup 2017?
The most prestigious trophy in grocery is back! Who deserves this year’s coveted prize the most? You decide by casting your vote in our online form …
Who's set to reap the most from the food-to-go boom? Subscription
A new IGD report is predicting explosive growth for the sector
Settled grocery leaders could teach politicians a lesson
“I got us into this mess, I’ll get us out of it.” Imagine that applied to grocery…
Price to blame for a walnut-less Whip? Subscription
Nestlé provoked outrage this week when it launched three new variants of its much-loved Walnut Whip
Supermarkets would be crazy to even think about surge pricing
Reports about Uber-style surge pricing make for interesting Big Brother-style headlines, but the reality is way off
UK exposure to fipronil widens as 14 additional egg products withdrawn
NHS to trial grocery discounts in exercise incentive scheme
Propercorn launches first range aimed at children
Pork from UK supermarket linked to hepatitis E infections
Swedish beer brand Pistonhead moves into non-alcoholic beer
A kneejerk reaction isn't responsibility
Bio-tiful Dairy ad banned over 'better digestion' claims
Walkers to air first TV ad for Choose Me or Lose Me
Addenbrooke's hospital in Cambridge gets healthy café
Diageo adds Cîroc French Vanilla premium vodka
British sourcing is a safer bet
Action on Sugar blasts cereal manufacturer nutrition labelling
Step up the food fraud fight
Kerry rejects nitrates claim over Denny ham
Green & Black’s Velvet is brand’s first major new range in 26 years 
Chilled bread isn't cool
Premier Foods appoints Keith Hamill as chairman
Hundreds of jobs on the line as Asda reviews 3,000 staff roles
Dirk Van de Put to lead Mondelez as Irene Rosenfeld retires
