All articles by Charles Elliman – Page 2
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Comment & OpinionUkraine agreement could be a haymaker for British egg producers
As reported by The Grocer, minister for trade Chris Bryant touted the step as necessary to help shore up Ukraine’s beleaguered economy. But he will not find any friends among a sector thinking it’s being shafted to help prop up the embattled country
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NewsEgg industry blasts government over Ukraine tariff betrayal
This week the minister for trade, Chris Bryant, announced the extension as ‘much-needed support to Ukraine and its businesses’
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NewsAnimal rights groups slam Farmfoods for continued sourcing of caged eggs
Four charities, including The Humane League, Compassion in World Farming, Open Cages and the RSPCA, have sent an open letter to the retailer – the only major multiple not committed to moving away from colony systems
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NewsThe Happy Egg Co partners with Channel 4 to launch farming programme
Fronted by Clarkson’s Farm’s Harriet Cowan and comedian Jessica Knappett, the programme brings together ‘entertainment and education, shining a light on the care and expertise behind British free-range egg farming’
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Analysis & FeaturesAre latest policy changes enough to placate farmers?
Announcements have come thick and fast, including IHT u-turn
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NewsUrban Eat and Gosh team up for new on-the-go wrap and sandwich
The new Gosh Falafel & Houmous Wrap and the Falafel, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich combine ‘bold flavours, quality ingredients, and fibre-packed falafels’
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NewsLeerdammer brings back ‘Incognito’ ad in £1m investment
Lactalis UK & Ireland, which owns the brand, said it would run across TV and BVOD throughout January and February before returning in September
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NewsNew Covent Garden Market says hello to new Buyers’ Walk
The opening on 12 January brings the wholesale section of Block B fully into operation within a market that is now four-fifths redeveloped
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News‘Pork is Dead’: La Vie launches new campaign to boost Veganuary
The French plant-based food company has described the new campaign as a “bold, rebellious punk-inspired statement” aimed at reminding UK consumers that plant-based options rule out the need to eat pork
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NewsCage egg ban raises ‘serious concerns’ for the egg industry
The British Egg Industry Council has said the move could undermine farmers and distort the market while delivering ‘little meaningful benefit for hens’
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NewsThe Tofoo Co launches two new bumper SKUs into Tesco
Smoked XL and Naked XXL will be available in Tesco from this month and have been designed for customers seeking more convenience and value
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NewsNo more British caged eggs by 2032, government says in new proposal
Under the proposals, all colony cage systems across the laying hen sector would be phased out by 2032, including for smaller producers
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News555 Amanda announces new UK division along with new GM
The Denmark-based company has traded in the UK since the 1950s, mainly serving the fish and chip sector, and has recently seen increased demand from retail, foodservice and manufacturing
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NewsProtecting environment more profitable than meat production, data finds
Analysis from the think tank and charity said that despite beef and lamb production tending to make a loss in the years from 2020 to 2024, farms have been profitable thanks to government payments
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NewsNo further concessions on Inheritance Tax, Defra secretary states
Despite protests by farmers disrupting traffic on Oxford High Street outside the Oxford Farming Conference, Emma Reynolds affirmed there would be no further movement on IHT
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NewsBritish consumers want to eat more British fish, University of East Anglia study finds
‘Socioeconomic evidence for sustainable fisheries: Pyramids of life project – socioeconomic strand’ said that around 40% of consumers were willing to experiment with fish they had never tried before
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NewsSFI reform and major investment to be announced at Oxford Farming Conference
The government said the measures will back farmers and usher in a new era of partnership to boost profitability
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NewsPrésident cheese features in new campaign on Channel 4
Designed to strengthen awareness and reinforce its association with the ’French good life’ and superior quality, the campaign is reportedly set to deliver nearly 160 million impressions in 2026
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NewsLa Vie launches vegan Salami Sticks in UK first
Available in two flavours, Spicy and Classic, La Vie has said they are the UK’s first vegan salami sticks
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NewsMeat prices surged 16% in 2025, new data shows
Whilst inflation eased towards the end of 2025, meat prices had increased by 15.9% over the year