All articles by Grace Duncan – Page 11
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NewsSeasonal workers seeking help rose by 72% in 2024, new report finds
The charity launched its annual report today, which revealed it had supported 697 people in 2024 in relation to seasonal agricultural work
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NewsEgg prices up by almost 20% since start of year with more rises to come
Of the 174 shell egg lines in the traditional big four, the discounters and Waitrose, some 40 have increased in price since w/e 5 January
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NewsScottish salmon exports hit record high with significant growth in Asia
These export numbers show an increase of 45% compared to previous years with the previous record set in 2019 at £618m
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NewsNew bird flu measures brought in as numbers rise
The government announced that from Sunday the avian influenza prevention zone housing measures will be extended
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NewsScottish salmon farming industry employs greenwashing tactics, new report finds
None of the companies involved are operating in a way which adequately protects both fish welfare and the environment, the report said
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NewsAsda sued for copyright infringement over mandarin orange variety
The French company Nadorcott has accused Asda of stocking shelves with Tang Gold mandarin oranges and infringing its plant breeding rights
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NewsNanna Tate launches prepared potatoes range into Tesco
The range includes Seriously Crispy Chips, Super Crunch Roasties, Super Scrumptious Mash and Yummy Cheesy Mash Bake
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NewsCrediton Dairy launches extension to Arctic Coffee range
The range is designed to appeal to a growing number of Gen Z consumers who ‘love confectionery-style coffee shop treats’
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NewsPink Lady apples see record year of sales thanks to retailer support
The southern hemisphere season has seen the biggest increase in volume ever sold by British retailers
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NewsInflation in dairy due to low milk production levels
Butter, milk and cream have all seen double-digit hikes since the week ending 29 December 2024, found The Grocer’s analysis of Assosia data
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NewsConcerns over barn egg supply after major avian flu outbreak
BFREPA expects to see shortages of barn eggs in retail as a result of the outbreak
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NewsBerry Gardens boss to take over as British Egg Industry Council CEO
Allen will join the egg trade body on 7 April 2025 and take over from acting chief executive Mark Williams
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NewsThe Black Farmer opens second farm shop in Television Centre
The farm shop was supported by Stanhope, Mitsui Fudosan and other investors, and builds on the success of the brand’s first and flagship farm shop in Brixton
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Comment & OpinionGot beef? Iceland u-turn puts style ahead of sustainability
Last week, Iceland announced triumphantly that it would be returning to its traditional, less sustainable, mince packaging in its latest sustainability u-turn
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NewsAbel & Cole launches 15 Plants Boxes to help consumers eat 30 plants a week
The contents of each box will change each week and they are designed to be enjoyed together so consumers can reach the 30 plants a week health goal
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NewsMedia Bites 31 January: Trump tariffs, bird flu, alcohol duty
Draught pints will cost 1p less from Thursday because of a cut in alcohol duty in a move intended to help the sector grow, among other news
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NewsScottish salmon no longer needs to be labelled ‘farmed’, tribunal finds
A Defra lawyer said during the court hearing there was ‘no need for the PGI to include unnecessary pejorative words’
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NewsIceland scraps plastic-saving mince packs with return to ‘classic’ packaging
Iceland has reversed its plastic-saving move, posting on X: “You asked, we delivered. The classic mince packaging is back!”.
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NewsSustainable seafood attracting more UK spend than ever, MSC finds
There was a 12% growth in purchasing compared with the previous year, according to a report published by the Marine Stewardship Council
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NewsRude Health launches chilled soya drink with added calcium
The launch of a fortified soya drink with a clean deck is the first of its kind alternative milk