All articles by Grace Duncan
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NewsParmesan sales top €4bn as UK demand rises
The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium saw turnover reach €4bn (£3.5m) despite a ‘challenging economic and geopolitical backdrop’, it announced at its annual press conference in Milan last week
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NewsGroceries Code Adjudicator to move under Defra
The government said moving the sponsorship from the Department of Business and Trade would align the regulator’s work with Defra’s wider role
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NewsFarmers facing soaring fertiliser costs urged to share views
Defra has opened a short survey to give farmers the opportunity to share how they have been impacted by the increase in fertiliser prices and if they are changing their farming practices as a result
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NewsThis launches Fillet Steak alternative into Tesco
The steak is described as a ‘juicy, meaty-textured, charred-edged, peppercorn-marinated whole-cut fillet’
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NewsGlasshouse growers call for urgent help as higher energy bills come in
Higher electricity standing charges took effect this week, meaning growers are facing millions of pounds of additional costs
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NewsPoultry industry calls for government action as consumers face price increases
The British Poultry Council warned that the ongoing conflict had triggered supply disruptions that could push up prices
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NewsFruit industry heavyweight appointed as British Berry Growers chair
Ali Capper has been appointed as chair of BBG with onboarding from July followed by a formal role start in November
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NewsEstate Dairy launches cottage cheese made with Jersey milk
The cottage cheese is made with Jersey milk due to its ‘natural richness and creamy texture’
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KVI TrackerLamb prices up to a third more expensive this Easter
Analysis by The Grocer has revealed that lamb joints are on average 8% more expensive than they were at the same point ahead of last Easter weekend
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NewsGolden Hooves offers emissions reduction bonus for farmers
The payment, which is accessible from April 2026, complements existing incentives for regenerative farming practices already adopted across the First Milk co-operative, the brand said
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NewsActimel launches Simple SKU with only three ingredients
It is made from natural yoghurt, cultures, and vitamins, and is Actimel’s shortest and simplest ingredient list
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NewsLong-awaited Land Use Framework unveiled by government
The framework acts as a plan for delivering new homes, nature restoration, clean energy and food security, and demonstrates that there is enough land to deliver the government’s objectives provided it is used efficiently and for multiple benefits, according to Defra
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NewsYeo Valley Organic expands meat range in NPD push
Ahead of summer, the brand has launched a range of new products across yoghurts, meat and ice cream
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NewsIran war: growers warn of ‘rapid escalation’ of costs
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for fertiliser and natural gas, which accounts for 60%-80% fertiliser costs, was a ‘key driver of the current volatility’, British Apples & Pears has warned
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NewsArla Foods Ingredients Felinfach acquires Sensient Flavors
The development of the Welsh site makes up part of the business’ future plans for investment projects
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News‘Common sense’ needed on nitrite issue, food manufacturers say
Despite an increase in sales of nitrite-free options, industry experts have said that the science on nitrites in processed meat products remains ’inconclusive’
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NewsThe Jolly Hog launches Colman’s and Marmite sausages
The range ‘reinvents familiar favourites for a new generation’ to deliver ‘unmistakably British tastes’ and capture new shoppers
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NewsNadorcott to appeal case against Asda over mandarin variety
Asda, and its logistics subsidiary IPL, won a landmark court case last week concerning how plant breeders’ rights affect fruit and vegetables sold by UK retailers
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NewsLittle Joya apple brand launches into Tesco stores
The apple brings a ‘dependable crunch and naturally sweet flavour’, the brand said
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NewsGraham’s The Family Dairy launches category first layered cottage cheese
The range pairs traditional cottage cheese with fruit layers