All articles by Harry Holmes – Page 26
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NewsHovis strike risks bread shortages in Northern Ireland, union warns
Hovis workers will strike from tomorrow after rejecting a 3% pay rise
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Analysis & FeaturesHas the UK really broken the EU trade deal in Jersey?
That’s the accusation from France – but the truth is complicated
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NewsUK ‘banning itself’ from exporting raw milk to the EU
A delay by English authorities in licensing depots was affecting exports and costing Omsco £10K a week, it said
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NewsUK government establishes food industry ‘war room’ for Northern Ireland
Some trade bodies had complained of being frozen out of government discussions
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NewsMorning cuppa threatened by climate crisis, report warns
PG Tips, Tetley, and Twinings echoed the warning
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Analysis & FeaturesHow badly is China’s ban hitting the UK pork sector?
China is showing no movement on reinstating imports of UK pork
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NewsOrganics fear exclusion from EU due to trade deal ‘omission’
Exporters say the consequences could be ‘unfair and arbitrary’
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NewsIndia to import UK apples and pears in new trade link-up
The agreement is not as comprehensive as a free trade deal but will reduce non-tariff barriers on fruit
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NewsSupermarkets threaten Brazilian boycott over Amazon destruction
Nearly 40 food companies have signed an open letter calling on Brazil’s legislature to reject a bill that may pave the way for further destruction
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News58 years spent on post-Brexit paperwork so far this year
The UK has issued 89,000 certificates in 2021, a 110-fold increase on the same period last year
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NewsFears grow over inflation as wheat, corn and soya prices hit eight-year highs
The crops are watched closely as they form the backbone of diets around the world
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NewsSupermarkets ducking out of post-Brexit support, says Dutch supplier
Supermarket prices will rise more than is necessary unless there is greater collaboration, according to Moolenaar
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NewsBread prices must increase to cover inflation, warns Irwin’s
Food prices were down in March, according to the ONS this week
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NewsUK pork exports see boost as import barriers eased in Philippines
However, some retailers have been criticised by producers for not doing enough to support the sector
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News‘Once in a lifetime’ discovery could secure future of coffee, scientists claim
The discovery of a rare species of coffee uniquely combines a tolerance to high temperatures with superior flavour
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NewsFood and drink exports still down despite February recovery
HMRC figures show food and drink exports to the EU were down by 26% in February compared with the same month last year
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Analysis & FeaturesFood security: How can UK cities feed themselves?
With Covid and Brexit forcing the UK to re-examine its food security, ‘farm cities’ and towns, from Tokyo to Todmorden, could provide a sustainable model for communities to feed themselves
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NewsChocolate, biscuits and rice pudding won’t need EHC says Defra
Next month Brussels will significantly expand the range of composite foods requiring an export health certificate
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NewsJohn West to bypass UK for Irish imports
The move had become the “least worst option” following the UK’s departure from the EU
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NewsUK exporter faces closure within weeks due to Brexit
‘It’s really emotional seeing your business crumble around you and the government doing nothing to help’