All articles by Grace Duncan
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NewsTurkey prices soar as retailers ‘rein in’ loss leaders
According to analysis by The Grocer using Assosia data, more than half of all frozen turkey lines in supermarkets are outpacing general inflation, while preorders of fresh turkeys are seeing double-digit price hikes
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NewsHalloween pumpkin supply ‘holds up’ despite hot summer season
Leading produce supplier Barfoots said this year’s pumpkin season, although bearing slightly smaller fruits, had maintained overall yields and volumes
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NewsOatly makes move to 100% British sourced oats
The brand will now source 100% of its oats from farms in the south of England
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NewsLa Vie launches Croquettes range into UK market
The sharers are available in two variants: Ham & Cheese Croquettes and Bacon Croquettes
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NewsAlbert Bartlett unveils Andy Murray TV ad campaign
The tennis legend fronts the ‘Bring Out Your Best Side’ campaign which launched last night on ITV
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NewsLactalis launches Quality Street Toffee Penny Dessert
The launch delivers the ‘smooth, creamy flavour of one of Quality Street’s most recognisable sweets’ in a chilled format
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NewsRed Tractor appoints new poultry and fresh produce sector chairs
Both will also join the Red Tractor board of directors and help to shape the strategic direction of the organisation
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NewsABP factory strike suspended pending pay offer
The union said it had received a receipt of an improved offer which it was now balloting its members on
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NewsRSPCA Assured refreshes brand and makes 2050 pledge
It comes as the animal welfare assurance scheme has launched a refreshed brand identity with a new look label on meat, fish, eggs and dairy products
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NewsSaputo suspends Cornish farm over animal abuse footage
The Cathedral City-owned brand said it does ‘not condone any act of animal cruelty’
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NewsCampaigners call on RSPCA Assured to end Cranswick endorsement
Animal protection campaigners have said Cherry Tree Farm in Norfolk is the subject of environmental breaches and unlawful development but continues to be part of the scheme
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NewsFreshways invests £25m in West Midlands dairy hub
The investment of around £25m in the West Midlands town would create one of the ‘most modern and efficient dairy processing facilities in the UK’, the supplier said
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NewsSqueaky Bean launches vegan Salmon Style Flakes
The flakes are made from wheat protein and have launched into Sainsbury’s this month
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NewsFairburn’s launches Better Eggs brand into Asda
Better Eggs are available in six medium (rsp: £2.24), six large (rsp: £2.48), and 10 mixed (£3.50) packs
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NewsABP workers vote to strike at Craigavon site
Unite, which represents over 150 meat packers, trimmers, distribution, kill line and boning workers, is seeking a fair pair increase for its members who are paid a piece rate
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NewsSeasonal Worker scheme rules change to improve flexibility
The rule change will come into effect in November 2025 and will allow horticulture workers to work in the UK for up to six months within any 10-month period
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NewsBeef prices set to continue to rise until the new year, industry warns
According to latest data from levy board AHDB, beef prices continued to rise by 17% year-on-year with volume sales dropping by 8.3%
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NewsKey fish stocks continuing to decline, Good Fish Guide warns
North Sea herring has been downgraded due to an increased fishing pressure
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NewsDawn Meats reduces scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63% in sustainability drive
The reduction has been achieved over a six-year period from 2018 to 2024
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Eat-Lancet convince the world to eat less red meat?
Published last week, Eat-Lancet argues failing to curb intake will exacerbate already “devastating consequences for public health and the environment”