All articles by Grace Duncan – Page 5
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NewsFirst Milk CEO Shelagh Hancock to retire next year
Hancock will leave the organisation after 10 years of leading the dairy co-operative
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NewsFarmers facing ‘very challenging year ahead’, Ornua boss warns
CEO Conor Galvin told The Grocer farmers were ‘concerned about 2026’ and were set to have a ‘very, very challenged year’ due to soaring cost pressures and uncertainty in the market
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NewsFarmers threaten protests in two weeks without government action
Farmers For Action this week threatened the government with mass farming protests if there was no movement on tax or fuel
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NewsPetits Filous launches Greek Style yoghurt pouches
The pouches come in vanilla and strawberry flavours and are fortified with calcium and vitamin D
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NewsRude Health launches chilled Hazelnut Drink SKU
Rude Health said the launch built on the strong momentum seen in its chilled portfolio
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NewsThis launches high-protein deli slices
The This Isn’t Roast Chicken Slices and This Butter Bean Garlic & Paprika Slices ‘deliver stand-out flavour, proper texture and strong protein credentials’
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NewsM&S invests £2.1bn in British beef and lamb with decade long contracts
The 10-year supplier contracts with ABP and Dunbia will give British suppliers “the surety of supply and confidence to invest against a challenging backdrop and increased competition”
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NewsThe Jolly Hog launches premium sausage roll to snack aisle
The Jolly Hog Proper Sausage Roll (rsp: £2.50) combines RSPCA Assured outdoor bred pork with all-butter pastry, topped with fennel and poppy seeds
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NewsBerryWorld UK appoints new managing director
Paul Avery, previously commercial director, assumed the role from 1 April
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News‘Cost of farming squeeze’ flagged as Iran conflict pushes up costs
The farming consultancy has released new data showing so-called agflation is up 7.6% annually, more than double that of the national inflation rate of 3% and food inflation at 3.2%
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NewsGosh launches Super Plants Sausages with ‘all natural’ ingredients
The sausages are available in two flavours: Parsnip, Leek & Pea with Linseed and Mushroom, Wild Garlic & Chia Seed
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NewsGlyphosate use in UK farming up 1,000% since 1990
Analysis of government data revealed the amount of glyphosate being applied to UK crops has risen from 200 metric tonnes in 1990 to more than 2,200 metric tonnes in 2024
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NewsParmesan sales top €4bn as UK demand rises
The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium saw turnover reach €4bn (£3.5m) despite a ‘challenging economic and geopolitical backdrop’, it announced at its annual press conference in Milan last week
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NewsGroceries Code Adjudicator to move under Defra
The government said moving the sponsorship from the Department of Business and Trade would align the regulator’s work with Defra’s wider role
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NewsFarmers facing soaring fertiliser costs urged to share views
Defra has opened a short survey to give farmers the opportunity to share how they have been impacted by the increase in fertiliser prices and if they are changing their farming practices as a result
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NewsThis launches Fillet Steak alternative into Tesco
The steak is described as a ‘juicy, meaty-textured, charred-edged, peppercorn-marinated whole-cut fillet’
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NewsGlasshouse growers call for urgent help as higher energy bills come in
Higher electricity standing charges took effect this week, meaning growers are facing millions of pounds of additional costs
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NewsPoultry industry calls for government action as consumers face price increases
The British Poultry Council warned that the ongoing conflict had triggered supply disruptions that could push up prices
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NewsFruit industry heavyweight appointed as British Berry Growers chair
Ali Capper has been appointed as chair of BBG with onboarding from July followed by a formal role start in November
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NewsEstate Dairy launches cottage cheese made with Jersey milk
The cottage cheese is made with Jersey milk due to its ‘natural richness and creamy texture’