All articles by Grace Duncan – Page 10
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NewsRiverford Organic Farmers calls out supermarkets for importing produce in the British season
Research from organic veg box company Riverford Organic Farmers has revealed that 72% of Brits believe supermarkets should prioritise British farmers over global suppliers
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NewsFour men jailed for putting meat not fit for consumption on to the market
The defendants were convicted earlier this year following an investigation by Southwark Council and the Food Standards Agency’s National Food Crime Unit, with a judge at the Inner London Crown Court handing out custodial sentences this week
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NewsStrings & Things launches Munch Mix snack packs
Munch Mix is a combination snack available in two variants: Cheddar Cheese & Crunchy Crackers and Cheddar Cheese & Crunchy Pretzels
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NewsFood businesses welcome government plan to cut EU red tape
The new sanitary and phytosanitary agreement with the EU is expected to add £5.1bn to the economy each year
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NewsMost farmers anxious in extreme weather, research finds
Research commissioned by the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit and conducted by Grounded Research has revealed 92% of farmers feel anxious in extreme weather, with a third ‘very anxious’
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NewsThe Tofoo Co returns to freezers with new range launch
The range was made up of products designed to meet rising demand for convenient, high-protein, plant-based options in the freezer aisle, the meat-free brand said
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NewsWaitrose meets Better Chicken Commitment standard across own-label range
By the end of August 2025, 100% of Waitrose own brand fresh, frozen and ingredient chicken will meet the BCC
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NewsCarrot and meat shortages loom as drought-induced costs soar
Increased water and straw costs are having an impact on growers as they try to manage the drought impact
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NewsPotato yield and quality likely to be down as drought takes hold
Albert Bartlett sources potatoes from all over the country and has warned that across all areas ‘we have been challenged with the dry weather’
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NewsOnken expands non-UPF range with Naked Big Pots
The yoghurt is made with three natural ingredients: whole milk, fruit, and ‘a hint’ of sugar
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NewsPlant protein brand Like launches into UK market
The range includes Like Hot Dogs, Like Popcorn Chicken and Like Chicken Burgers
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NewsCrediton Dairy sees turnover rise against ‘challenging’ backdrop
The drinks producer saw turnover increase by £20m to £131.3m in the year to 4 January 2025
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Comment & OpinionActivists must work with industry for animal welfare action
What exactly does Animal Justice Project want to achieve with its actions targeting Cranswick?
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NewsEhrmann Cornish Dairy announces £20m investment at Trewithen site
Scheduled for completion in 2026, the facility will enable UK-based manufacturing of Ehrmann’s ranges
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NewsABF announces closure of bioethanol plant
The company had warned last week that the UK’s bioethanol industry and its future capacity to produce CO2, which is critically important to the food sector, was days away from collapse without government support
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NewsCranswick ‘horrified’ at historic pig abuse footage
The meat supplier said the footage was ‘historically recorded’ and it has since taken action to ensure high welfare standards are enforced
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NewsIHT reform largely protects family farms but could be better targeted: new report
A new report by the Centre for Analysis of Taxation (CenTax) has stated the reform could be better targeted to protect working farms
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NewsVertical farming company Vertical Future appoints administrators
The London-based business was placed into administration on 12 August
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NewsLabour shortage threatens food security, Arla warns
The dairy giant has said that urgent action is needed to meet the scale of the challenge
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NewsDrought now a ‘nationally significant incident’ with food supply impacted
Five areas are officially in drought, with six more experiencing prolonged dry weather following the driest six months to July since 1976