All articles by Grace Duncan – Page 5
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NewsAgricultural inflation more than double general inflation rates
The latest estimates from the farming consultancy have placed the rate at 8.4% annually, well ahead of CPI at 3.3% and CPI Food at 3.5%
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NewsCo-op raises concerns over food security as imported meat soars
The amount of meat imported into the UK amounted to £5bn last year, a rise of 15% year on year
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NewsFood prices set to rise 50% compared with 2021, data shows
New analysis from the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit revealed the amount of price growth seen in the nearly 20 years prior to the cost of living crisis would be achieved in just over five years – almost quadrupling the pace of food inflation
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InterviewsModern Milkman Simon Mellin on delivering value internationally
Simon Mellin founded Modern Milkman with a battered old milk float in a Lancashire town. Now he is taking its ‘waste not, want not’ mission to the US
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NewsKKR exploring sale of Flora Food Group
The US private capital group is working with investment bankers on a potential sale of the spreads business, according to reports from the Financial Times
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NewsPlant-based 33% cheaper than meat versions, research finds
The analysis comes amid rising costs for producers and customers caused by the war in the Middle East
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NewsApple and berry growers warn soaring costs will reduce supply
Research commissioned by British Apples & Pears indicated that unanticipated inflation since 1 March 2026 had already added £31.30 per tonne to the cost of growing UK gala apples this year
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NewsAll Things invests in Yester Farm Dairies to scale cottage cheese production
The investment in one of its key supply partners will fund upgrades in machinery, increase production capacity and create a stronger platform for innovation
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NewsTesco doubles size of Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme
Tesco has also pledged to double the size of the programme again next year
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NewsEssex greenhouse project approved to bolster UK food security
Developed by Rivenhall Greenhouse, the project combines greenhouse production at strategic scale with co-located energy infrastructure
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NewsFlorette announces brand refresh and Asian salad line
The brand refresh is backed by a major marketing investment to ‘inspire shoppers to incorporate salad into more mealtimes’
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NewsAldi announces £1.1bn investment in UK egg supply
The discounter sells over 1,500 tonnes of British eggs every week – equivalent to around 2.5 million packs – and is the second-largest retailer in the UK for free-range egg volume
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NewsCathedral City kicks off 60th anniversary roadshow
The Cathedral City food truck will visit Manchester, Bristol, London and Glasgow serving up ‘hot, comforting dishes designed to showcase the brand’s rich, melty cheddar’ such as cheese toasties and jacket potatoes
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NewsSiggi’s skyr launches into UK with Morrisons listing
The range is made using traditional Icelandic skyr methods to deliver a ‘thick, creamy texture with a simple ingredient list’
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NewsMPs call for mandatory animal welfare labelling in open letter
The letter, led by Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Dyke and signed by 22 MPs, also calls for the strengthening of enforcement against misleading claims in food marketing
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NewsMore reliance on imports without government energy support, growers warn
The government last week announced that the agricultural sector would not be included in the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme, which is set to cut electricity bills by up to 25% for a wide range of businesses
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NewsThe Coconut Collab launches Natural Kefir drink
The product is made by naturally fermenting coconut water and coconut milk to create a ‘tangy drink designed for breakfast’
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NewsTiba Tempeh launches high-fibre Protein Bites
The bites come in two flavours: Roasted and Southern Style
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NewsPrimula launches high-protein SKU into Sainsbury’s
Primula Protein contains 24g of protein per 140g, compared with the 17.6g in its Original line
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NewsWaitrose launches nitrite-free ham as demand soars
The range includes British Roast Ham and British Honey Roast Ham, which will join existing nitrite-free smoked and unsmoked bacon lines