All articles by Grace Duncan – Page 45
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NewsPotato prices soar as poor weather affects supply
Core lines of maris piper potatoes across the major multiples saw rises of up to 22% in a month
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NewsNoble Foods unveils multimillion-pound manufacturing site
The UK’s leading egg producer will begin production at its new 10,000 sq m Leicestershire manufacturing site in the summer
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NewsJones Food Company opens ‘most advanced’ vertical farm
The company has claimed that it is the most advanced vertical farm in the world
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NewsWensleydale Creamery doubles natural cheese smoking capabilities
The Yorkshire Dales-based creamery has made a significant investment in its smoking abilities to align with increased consumer demand
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NewsSunak promises annual food security review at NFU Conference
Rishi Sunak, as the first prime minister to speak at the conference since 2008, unveiled new plans to boost food security in the UK
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NewsRSPCA Assured unveils new farmed Atlantic salmon welfare standards
The new revision of the RSPCA farmed Atlantic salmon welfare standards will come into effect in May 2024, introducing over 300 standards and amendments
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NewsLeadketty Farm ceases berry production citing lack of retail support
The farm had been run by the Corrigall family in Dunning for over 80 years but “a challenging period” has resulted in its closure
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NewsMrs Kirkham’s restarts cheese production after e.coli scare
In December the cheese company took the precautionary step of recalling various Lancashire cheese products because they may contain e.coli
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News‘Disappointment’ as government rejects horticulture reform recommendations
Many of the recommendations made by the House of Lords committee have been dismissed by the government, to dismay from the sector
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NewsRSPCA Assured launches egg campaign ahead of Pancake Day
The campaign will run across YouTube, Instagram and Facebook to show RSPCA Assured eggs always come from well cared-for hens
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Comment & OpinionOatly’s ‘feck-up’ – a bold move or marketing mis-step?
Oatly is reminding consumers of all its past mistakes in an attempt to ‘stick it to the man’. But is this another mistake?
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NewsEgg and poultry meat producers need more support, NFU warns
According to the survey, 24% of egg producers and 15% of chicken meat producers were either unlikely or unsure if they would still be producing beyond November 2025
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NewsApplewood reformulates recipe for its vegan cheese line
The brand has altered the recipe to have a creamier taste and texture
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NewsJörd oat drink to be relaunched as Arla Jörd with packaging redesign
The plant-based brand will become an official Arla sub-brand this month and will see packaging updated to feature the Arla name
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NewsKerrygold owner Ornua appoints new chief executive
Conor Galvin will take over the role at the dairy co-op in May following a ”comprehensive selection process”
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InterviewsMinette Batters on ‘rebooting’ as she steps down as NFU president
Batters reflects on six years dealing with Covid, politicians and climate
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NewsGCA examining impact of code-circumventing ‘middlemen’
The GCA’s office this week confirmed it was “gathering information” on the issue
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NewsSainsbury’s invests in living wages for banana workers
The price Sainsbury’s is paying for every box of bananas now covers the cost of the fruit, plus a premium that is invested into workers’ wages
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NewsPlant-based brands ‘in the dark’ on potential labelling rule changes
The guidance is expected to enforce tighter controls on branding and labelling on plant-based dairy alternatives
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NewsRiverford profits drop due to tough year for fresh and cost-cutting
The organic veg box company’s operating profits fell by 51.9% from £5.2m to £2.5m in the 12 months to 29 April 2023