All articles by Grace Duncan – Page 3
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NewsPolicy changes making recruitment ‘very difficult’ for meat sector
Last month the government changed the rules so all workers coming into the UK on the Skilled Worker visa had to be at RQF 6 (graduate level)
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NewsLess processed diet may be more beneficial for weight loss: study
When given nutritionally matched diets, participants lost twice as much weight eating minimally processed foods compared to ultra-processed foods, a new clinical trial has found
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NewsQuorn removes artificial ingredients from core frozen range
Quorn has changed the recipes for its Mince and Pieces, cutting down the ingredients to just four and three respectively
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NewsUK government ‘failing to recognise halal market opportunity’
The meat industry has said the ‘dynamic, high-value market’ has been overlooked by the UK government in trade strategy, food policy and international promotion
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NewsGolden Acre Foods launches halal lunchbox lines
The lines will be launched in Tesco in August under the company’s Najma and Jaldee Eats brands
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NewsEgg industry issues warning over increased imports in foodservice
With egg imports rising significantly since the start of the year, the industry body has warned of an influx of eggs produced to lower food safety standards
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KVI TrackerRed meat volumes slump as consumers swap to cheaper options
Prices across beef and lamb products have been steadily on the rise with beef up 13% year on year and lamb up 4.7%, which has led to a drop in consumption
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NewsAndy Murray partners with Albert Bartlett to encourage healthy diet
Andy Murray has been brought on board to help the brand champion the message that ‘healthy, nutritious food is for everyone’
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NewsRedefine Meat launches Shawarma SKU into Ocado
The alt meat brand has expanded its range with the launch of an “authentic spicy” Shawarma option
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NewsChippindales rebrands Yorkshire range to Proper Good Yorkshire Eggs
The Myton Food Group owned brand has aimed to improve shelf standout with brighter and bolder packaging
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NewsBird flu vaccine programme would offer ‘poor value for money’
A government report recommended a series of actions including an on-farm vaccination trial in turkeys and exploring laboratory capacity for surveillance purposes
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NewsUK food inflation to rise by 34% due to climate change in next two decades
New research from the Autonomy Institute has warned that while UK inflation unexpectedly hit 3.6% in June, worse is yet to come
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NewsUK supermarkets urged to stop selling tuna caught via harmful fishing methods
In February, Blue Marine Foundation and Bloom Association challenged the EU’s decision to block fisheries management measures aimed at protecting Indian Ocean tuna stocks from the impacts of drifting fish aggregating devices
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NewsStrong partnerships deliver 36% sales growth for Lakes Free Range Egg Co
Revenues for the egg supplier rose by £25m to £94.5m in the year to 30 October 2024
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Comment & OpinionIceland’s u-turn on eggs is both unsurprising and inevitable
In 2016, Iceland committed to its eggs being completely cage-free by 2025. But that commitment vanished from its website earlier this year
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NewsBritish fruit & veg should be put at heart of NHS plan, growers say
In a letter to the health secretary, grower representatives have warned that with vital funding for English fruit and vegetable production due to expire this year, growers risk being left behind
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NewsUK blackcurrant harvest arrives two weeks early after warm spring
Growers across the country have reported a strong, high-quality crop with the first fruit picked on 25 June, marking one of the earliest harvests
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NewsAHDB appoints interim chief executive
Janet Swadling will take on the role on 19 August, with the current CEO, Graham Wilkinson departing on 22 August
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NewsIceland Foods reinstates cage-free egg commitment by 2027
The supermarket had reneged on its previous commitment to go cage-free by 2025, citing supply chain disruption and the cost of living crisis making it unachievable
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NewsOatly launches Matcha Latte Oat Drink
Oatly Matcha Latte Oat Drink is a chilled, ready-to-drink carton made with finely ground Tencha matcha and a hint of vanilla