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Bridging gaps in the food chain starts with young people

2026-03-04T15:41:00+00:00By

Education on food production should be a key element to both primary and secondary schooling, says Jessica Walker, a young farmer at Barnside Farm in Abbey St Bathans, near Duns

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Better chicken is only possible with better infrastructure

2026-03-02T12:30:00+00:00By

The challenges of producing to higher welfare standards were thrown into sharp focus last week as eight businesses announced they are withdrawing from the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC), says Naomi Kissman, social impact director for IGD

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EPR bailout is a victory for The Grocer’s relentless journalism

2026-02-27T16:00:00+00:00By

EPR is not a sexy topic but our relentless, exclusive coverage on the controversial tax is making a big difference

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The EPR effect: how a ‘hidden tax’ is transforming drinks marketing

2026-02-27T15:46:00+00:00By

With such fundamental changes as EPR, brands must reconsider how to present their products, says Mark Dodds, chair of the CIM Food, Drink, and Agriculture Group

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Editor’s picks: PackUK bailout, Diageo shock and the Big 30

2026-02-27T15:03:00+00:00By

The Treasury is bailing out PackUK to cover the shortfall from its new EPR tax, while Diageo’s share price crashed 13% as new CEO Dave Lewis slashed dividends and criticised off-trade service. Meanwhile, the NFU secured £345m for farmers and retail crime figures showed the biggest fall since the pandemic

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