Sourcing
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NewsMSC hails 99% drop in Pacific shark finning
Shark finning was one of the main concerns outlined by campaign group On the Hook ahead of the fishery’s recertification in 2018
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News
Animal welfare charity demands new standards for UK barn eggs
The mass migration from caged systems would facilitate growth in barn eggs, as suppliers looked to barn systems to provide a value proposition, said Compassion
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Comment & Opinion
Shorter meat and dairy supply chains leave retailers open to ESG risks
Retailers are playing the role of producers in response to traceability concerns – but it may mean taking on extra risk, says Aarti Ramachandran, head of research & engagements at FAIRR
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News
Avara Foods under fire over poultry welfare after 'extreme suffering' filmed
Animal Equality claimed a series of alleged welfare breaches had been found at farms supplying the poultry giant
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News
Tesco Lotus under fire over pig welfare
Tesco has pledged to look into eradicating sow stalls in its Thai supply chain after criticism from animal welfare campaigners
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Thai Union rolls out first use of Feedkind sustainable shrimp feed
The product is designed to replace fishmeal from wild fish currently used in shrimp feed
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News
Danone opens up yoghurt strain archive for global research
The move, part of its 100th anniversary, will see it give free access to its archive to researchers for a range of additional uses
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Comment & Opinion
Country of origin branding is a waste of time – local food is worth more
Chauvinistic bragging about an entire country’s food output misses the point of historic, authentic local food and drink, says Joanna Blythman
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News
Tesco extends sole supplier strategy to frozen produce
Through the partnership, Greenyard Frozen UK will increase the volume of frozen vegetables and herbs it supplies to Tesco
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Analysis & Features
What H&M's new transparency scheme can teach food and drink
H&M’s new scheme shows consumer expectations on product transparency are changing. Here’s what this means for grocery
