All articles by Grace Duncan – Page 2
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NewsThe Black Farmer celebrates Windrush Day with two new launches
The launches are designed to ‘honour the vibrant legacy of the Windrush generation’
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NewsFarmers urged to conserve water and supplies as dry weather bites
The Environment Agency has warned the dry spring has meant many farmers have used their stored water to irrigate earlier than normal
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NewsWimbledon favourite Carlos Alcaraz joins Danone as global ambassador
The 22-year-old Spanish player will play a cross-functional role across the group’s brands and categories to promote long-term healthy habits
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NewsFood industry reacts to government industrial strategy
The industrial strategy was published on Monday and included a range of policy measures such as lowering energy prices for big users, speeding up grid connections, enhancing access to skills and talent, removing planning barriers and increased defence investment
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Category ReportWho will blink first? Trends in fresh produce 2025
UK growers are demanding more government and retail support to help them compete with cheap foreign imports. Will they get it?
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NewsAldi to offer quicker payments for small produce growers and suppliers
The move follows a period of dry weather across the UK that has placed additional strain on growers
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NewsKipster introduces in-ovo tech into US to prevent chick culling
The technology offers an alternative to culling male chicks at hatch by allowing sex determination of chick embryos during incubation
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News'Yuck factor' will stop insects being accepted as food, new study finds
Consumer acceptance of edible insects faces significant barriers including psychological, taste, culture and price
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NewsVeg Power launches ‘Attack the Snack’ campaign to encourage healthier snacking
The campaign from the not-for-profit alliance is designed to help parents introduce nutritionally balanced snacks with limited stress and is supported by a taskforce of experts
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KVI TrackerCottage cheese prices rise as demand continues to soar
Following what Graham’s The Family Dairy described as a “serious resurgence” for the once overlooked cheese, some cottage cheese lines have jumped in price by more than 20% over the past month
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NewsCo-op expands British tomato offer in time for season
Co-op has launched a trio of new lines into its premium produce offer in time for British tomato season which runs until August
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Jersey Royal potatoes are seeking a ‘Coca-Cola moment’
Potato giant Albert Bartlett acquired The Jersey Royal Company last year. It’s now looking to reverse declining consumption with a £3m campaign to rival Coke’s Christmas truck
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NewsBel UK launches The Laughing Cow Spicy Chilli
Bel UK said it is the only chilli-flavoured cheese spread portion in the market
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits launches Good Natured Berries brand
The brand has been launched to be ‘vibrant, premium, and packed with personality’ and to disrupt the fresh produce aisle
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NewsFarming profits rise by £1.6bn with livestock driving growth
The total income from farming in 2024 jumped to £7.7bn in 2024 from £6.1 billion in 2023
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NewsThree-quarters of Brits want to switch to ‘cull-free’ eggs, new report finds
The UK egg industry kills between 40 million and 45 million male chicks, which can’t be used for meat and can’t lay eggs, each year in a process called hatch and dispatch
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NewsBottom trawling: ban could be extended in protected areas
Defra has outlined plans to ban the practice in more Marine Protected Areas to protect rare marine animals, as well as the seabeds
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NewsSupply chain fairness review into combinable crops launched
The review, which will help producers have clear, fair and enforceable contracts, has been launched as part of the government’s New Deal for Farmers
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NewsWater assessments scheme launched to tackle on-farm drought risk
The assessments will support farmer groups to collaborate on drought resilience measures and delivering on the government’s commitment to food security
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NewsConcerns grow over influx of Ukrainian eggs into UK market
Egg industry insiders have warned two companies are eyeing potential expansion in the UK