Minette Batters news, comment and analysis – Page 8
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NewsMedia Bites 8 December: Brexit, Kingfisher, The Hut Group
Business leaders and unions have heaped renewed pressure on the government to strike a last-minute Brexit agreement, saying the UK economy is ill-equipped for a disruptive no-deal scenario.
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Comment & OpinionUK farming overhaul could spell higher prices at the tills
Farmers will face additional costs and food supply could be affected
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NewsArla corrects George Eustice on Lurpak relocation post-Brexit
George Eustice said Arla would have to relocate production to the UK if there is no trade deal
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Trade-Agri Commission’s new status really a big win for UK food standards?
The Commission has been made a permanent statutory body
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Comment & OpinionThe government’s u-turn on food standards isn’t all it’s made out to be
The Trade & Agriculture Commission will be turned into a permanent body
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NewsMinisters beef up trade and agriculture commission’s powers to scrutinise trade deals
It is a significant U-turn for the government, which rejected a similar Lords amendment to the agriculture bill last month
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does JLP’s five-year plan mean for Waitrose?
Chairman Sharon White announced a host of new services and corporate changes to move the group “beyond retail” and make it more efficient. But what does this all mean for its grocery arm?
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NewsThree meat processors given go-ahead to export beef to US
The US lifted restrictions on British beef imports in 2016 following a two-decade ban imposed at the height of the BSE crisis
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NewsMcCain looks to ‘future-proof’ potato industry with £25m investment fund
The supplier said 40% of the money would be provided this year to help farmers recover from two consecutive poor harvests
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NewsEx-FSA chief confirmed as chair of new trade commission
Other members include former trade ministers, food industry representatives and NGOs
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NewsExporters fear US standards would undermine Britain’s ‘premium’ reputation
A new trade commission was hailed as an “important step” towards protecting British food standards
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NewsGovernment agrees to trade commission to monitor food standards
Farmers claim a trade and standards commission will help ensure the UK’s food standards are upheld post-Brexit
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NewsJamie Oliver-backed food standards petition nears one million signatures
The petition was launched after amendments to enshrine UK food standards in law were voted down in the government’s Agriculture Bill
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NewsNew chlorinated chicken proposals still pose threat to UK sector: BPC
The government is reportedly proposing tariffs on food made to lower standards as part of free-trade negotiations with the US
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Comment & OpinionIf we really want improved food security, we must address the issue of pricing
Lidl’s decision to stock Dutch eggs to meet demand was about as popular with the egg sector as a fox in a henhouse
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NewsAgriculture Bill should reflect coronavirus challenges: NFU
NFU President Minette Batters said the Bill should include greater scope to look at the issue of food security more frequently
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Analysis & FeaturesBeef mince: why are supermarkets importing it when the UK has more than it can handle?
Supermarkets incurred the wrath of farmers – and some shoppers too – by selling imported mince when they could have sourced it here. Why did they do it?
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News‘Desperate’ dairy sector calls for more government support
Talks between processors, farming bodies and government officials over a rescue package reached ‘stalemate’ this week
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NewsNFU calls for urgent ‘crisis meeting’ with Eustice over dairy slump
It comes as dairy farmers have been pouring unallocated milk down the drain
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NewsMajor processors improving animal welfare standards, BBFAW report says
Danish Crown, Hilton Food Group, Nestlé and Premier Foods all moved into the report’s second tier