All articles by Kevin White – Page 43
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NewsVertical farm operator Fischer Farms starts work on ‘world’s biggest’ facility
Its site in Norfolk will open next May and will have the ability to produce the equivalent of 72,000 90g salad bags per day
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NewsCranswick closes in on net zero with 14 carbon-neutral sites
The pork and poultry giant has also completed a shift to 100% certified deforestation-free soya feed
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NewsDairy faces ‘reset’ as rocketing input costs drive up prices
Increases in costs of energy and feed are set to drive significant inflation across dairy, according to research by Kite Consulting
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NewsPrinces slashes Indian Ocean tuna catch but warns more needs to be done
The canned food giant has reduced its catch from the fishery by half due to sustainability concerns
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NewsEx-Defra secretary Owen Paterson facing commons ban over Finnebrogue lobbying
The MP was Defra secretary between 2012 and 2014. He broke lobbying rules in approaching the FSA and DfID, according to the parliamentary watchdog
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NewsMorrisons, NFU and McDonald’s partner with Harper Adams for new sustainable farming school
The partnership has been described as a UK first and is designed to equip the food sector workforce with new skills to produce food more sustainably
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NewsAvara pledges 46% cut to direct scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
The poultry giant has also pledged to reduce scope 3 emissions within its wider supply chain by 28%
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NewsStonegate Farmers unveils UK-first carbon neutral egg brand Respectful
The brand has adopted a number of sustainable practices to achieve carbon neutrality, including the use of locally sourced feed
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NewsAlpro censured by ASA over environmental claims in almond milk advert
The plant-based giant has had a complaint against an ad claiming it was ‘good for the planet’ upheld by the regulator
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Comment & OpinionThe Impossible Burger may soon hit UK shelves – but it’s got fierce competition
After years of waiting, the cult vegan brand today announced it is eyeing a UK launch
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NewsFresca Group shrugs off challenges of pandemic to post big rise in profits
The grower described its performance for the 2020/21 year as “overwhelmingly positive” but warned of “headwinds” to come
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NewsCrediton Dairy sees lockdown sales and profits hike
The Devon-based dairy drinks specialist saw sales climb by 17% to £87.3m for the 52 weeks to 2 January
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NewsYeo Valley enters flavoured milks category with raspberry and chocolate drinks
The drinks are made by Arla as part of the dairy co-op’s licensing agreement with Yeo Valley
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NewsGovernment to allow foreign butchers into UK in bid to end pig backlog
The move is part of a package of measures designed to support the beleaguered pig sector
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NewsMore pigs culled but breakthrough for producers in sight
The ongoing shortage of butchers and a Chinese import ban on the wider European pork market is leading to a backlog of pigs
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NewsCough up or look elsewhere for cheap chicken, 2 Sisters warns supermarkets
In the face of mounting inflation across the fresh supply chain, the poultry giant has warned price increases are inevitable
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NewsSoil Association Certification joins Amazon climate initiative
The tech giant’s initiative is designed to make it easier for shoppers to find climate-friendly products
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NewsCO2 crisis: deal agreed to maintain supply into the new year
A temporay government bailout, which led to the restarting of CO2 gas production last month, was due to end on 12 October
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can the meat sector attract and train more British workers?
Boris Johnson is doubling down on his stance industry should stop ‘relying on cheap foreign labour’. So how can the sectors move forward?
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NewsAHDB pledges to look outward following ‘turbulent’ period
After votes to abolish two industry levies, the organisation had been through a “very tough” period, said CEO Tim Rycroft