All articles by Rachel Graham – Page 26
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NewsMinette Batters elected first female president of the NFU
Wiltshire-based beef, sheep and arable farmer Batters replaces Meurig Raymon at the head of the union…
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NewsGove pledges to put farmers back at heart of policy making
Gove tells NFU conference he is committed to avoiding a Brexit “race to the bottom” in standards or deregulation
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NewsReynolds buys Wimbledon-based greengrocer Solstice
Solstice had been in administration before being acquired by Reynolds…
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NewsNew Birds Eye peas campaign brings back the 'pop' sound
The push for Garden Peas and Petits Pois launched today under a £4.2m investment that includes social media outreach and a packaging refresh
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Analysis & FeaturesWho is best prepared for the shift towards plant-based?
Tesco and Nestlé were this week singled out for praise by activist investor coalition FAIRR for their leadership
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NewsBirmingham Halal Abattoir hit by £18,000 fine
The company was convicted of failing to inspect 41 sheep before sending them to slaughter
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NewsPost-fipronil boost to egg supplies eases EU prices
Egg yolk powder and processing egg prices are now falling sharply in the EU
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Analysis & FeaturesClosures and feedstock costs drive up polystyrene
Polystyrene prices have risen due to factory closures and rising feedstock costs
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NewsTesco and Nestlé lead way in plant-based food shift
A report by food and farming thinktank FAIRR has named the two companies as best-placed to take advantage of the trend towards plant-based eating
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NewsBel UK gives Mini Babybel cheese an organic option
Bel was reacting to shifts in shopper behaviour towards health, environment and socially conscious products, it said…
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NewsUK food & drink exports hit record highs in 2017, says Defra
The figures, presented by Defra as a ‘Brexit boost’ were up by more than £2bn in real terms on 2016, it said…
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NewsScots grant to fuel Albert Bartlett chilled potato product drive
Albert Bartlett has been awarded the largest ever Food Processing, Marketing and Co-operation grant
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NewsCranswick initiative aims to eliminate food waste by 2030
Cranswick will implement procedures measuring food waste at each of its 16 sites by September
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NewsThe Black Farmer muscles in on the healthy sausage market
Its reduced fat SKU contains 9.8g of fat per 100g, 3.5g of which are saturates
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Analysis & FeaturesSmaller catches keep coldwater prawns costly
Coldwater prawn prices remain significantly higher than this time last year
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Analysis & FeaturesCotton prices up due to demand on US stocks
A global shortage of good quality cotton and tightening supplies in India have driven higher prices
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NewsNew avocado packaging seeks to extend fruit's shelf life
The new packaging uses UV light treatment and a plastic film
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NewsDanone jumps on skyr bandwagon with Light & Free duo
Danone has launched a range of Icelandic-style skyr yoghurts under its Light & Free brand
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NewsSales of organic food & drink hit record highs
Spend was up 6% to £2.2bnn. but supermarkets are missing out with £1 in every £7 spent on organic went to independent retailers