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Environmental campaigners to take government to court over Australia trade deal
Campaigners will argue in the High Court that the Australia trade deal could jeopardise the UK’s own net zero commitments
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Sunak promises annual food security review at NFU Conference
Rishi Sunak, as the first prime minister to speak at the conference since 2008, unveiled new plans to boost food security in the UK
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British wagyu beef numbers soar, driven by consumer demand
British wagyu was now a ’significant player’ in the UK beef industry, said the Wagyu Breeders Association
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Former Booths CEO Chris Dee joins DukesHill as non-exec chair
Dee has also held roles at Harrods, alongside a portfolio career specialising in luxury food and drink
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The Jolly Hog hails ‘record year’ as sausages sales outstrip rivals
The Bristol-based brand racked up £7.7m of retail sausage sales (including chicken) last year
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Inflationary pressure threatens long-term farming resilience
The cumulative impact of more than 30% inflation in agricultural inputs since 2019 were named as ‘the key driver behind the threat to long-term resilience’
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No Farmers, No Food campaign group wins support as Europe protests
UK farmers have been debating following their European colleagues’ protest action
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Asda ditches plastic trays for its mince beef
Asda said the switch would help it save more than 60 tonnes of plastic a year
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JBS boss calls for financial help for small producers in sustainability switch
Technologies were already available to make the transition, said Gilberto Tomazoni, who has urged greater collaboration between major food businesses and governments
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Henry Dimbleby launches venture fund to back investment in health and eco food products
The investment firm will cover the environmental or health impacts of food to help improve food security or issues posed by climate change
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Co-op to incentivise beef farmers for sustainable production
The pilot, in collaboration with Co-op’s beef partner Dunbia, will see farmers paid a premium for reducing their impact on the environment
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Defra budget cuts to Dover food inspections ‘serious’ risk to UK food safety
Defra is planning to introduce a 70% budget cut to the inspection team at Dover that is responsible for screening pork for African swine fever (ASF) from April
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Heck unveils packaging revamp in £1m bid for growth
The new packaging will see Heck go back to the core pink branding ‘which everyone recognises us for’, said co-founder Jamie Keeble
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Turkey sales bounce back in bumper Christmas for protein
A record £13.7bn was spent on protein at Christmas, despite cost of living challenges, up 11.6% on 2022 levels
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Lab-grown meat set for green light under FSA plans
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) will put forward options for a streamlined system of testing at its next meeting on 20 March
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Spanish chorizo sales soar in UK following marketing push
The Consorcio del Chorizo Español saw 1.69 million kilos of its labelled Spanish chorizo exported to the UK, an increase of 28% on the same period last year
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Beef sales drive boost to Irish exports to UK, Bord Bia data shows
The UK has continued to be the Irish board’s most significant export partner, making up 34% of the €16.3bn total export share from Ireland
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Beyond Meat launches new Veganuary campaign
The campaign aims to communicate the brand’s taste and environmental credentials
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National Pig Association calls for tighter imports as tonnes of illegal meat seized at Dover
There is a growing black market for pigmeat due to the cost of living crisis, the NPA said
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Cranswick bolts on pork processor Froch Foods
Meat processor Cranswick has completed a bolt-on acquisition of Yorkshire-based bacon supplier Froch Foods to boost its capacity