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NewsA million tins of Branston beans produced for food insecure households
Cans of Branston Baked Beans will be distributed through Felix’s network of over 8,000 community organisations, schools, food banks and community kitchens
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NewsWelsh farmers under pressure from prolonged dry weather and drought
With the devolved nation on track for its driest July in nearly 190 years, operations on farms across the agricultural spectrum have been hit, echoing what has been seen throughout the rest of the UK
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Comment & OpinionSainsbury’s long-term own-label deals are a threat to brands
Once the quality gap closes in fresh, dairy, meat and poultry, the brand premium becomes harder and harder to defend, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsBuoyant year for berries boosts Berryworld finances
Berryworld’s turnover increased from £319.5m to £356.6m in the year to 31 December 2025, which the brand said was down to buoyant sales of both berries and prepared fruit
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NewsExtreme heat affecting grain harvest, Northern Pasta Co warns
The extreme heat and dry weather are expected to have implications ‘stretching well beyond this year’s crop’
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NewsBurnham urged to avert £300m SPS deal hit to shoppers
The new PM has been urged to press for changes to the EU SPS deal that will see rest of world imports subjected to costly checks
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Comment & OpinionWater shortages cannot be allowed to threaten UK food security
Alarm bells have been ringing across the food industry after chicken giant 2 Sisters closed one of its factories due to food safety and animal welfare concerns
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NewsCastle Dairies reports near 30% surge in turnover
Filings for the year to 31 October showed the premium butter business’s turnover increased 28.1% from £58.3m to £74.7m
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NewsSainsbury’s to increase British supply of tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers amid drought fears
The retailer has signed 10-year partnership agreements with fresh produce suppliers Evesham Vale Growers and Thanet Earth
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NewsDefra rejects Sea Use Framework proposal
The policy had been proposed as part of the committee’s ‘Resetting the relationship with fish communities’ report
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NewsTunisian olive oil producers target UK as market stabilises
Tunisian olive exports to the UK have more than quadrupled since October
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NewsMeat industry calls on government to safeguard water supply
Representative bodies and business argued the step was necessary on food safety and animal welfare grounds, as well as to ensure UK food security
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NewsBritish Sugar factory closure fuels fears over imports
Under new proposals, British Sugar will concentrate processing at its three other sites
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NewsAsda backing regional suppliers with new 50 West Country lines
Asda wants to make its ranges and stores more appealing to local shoppers as part of its Take a Fresh Look campaign
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NewsGlobal food price crisis could now be looming, think tank warns
UN figures show 8% of the world’s population faced hunger in 2025
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News2 Sisters processing plant restarts after water shortage shutdown
2 Sisters said it would be ‘bringing water in from outside of the area by tanker to allow the site to maintain operations from Tuesday
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Comment & OpinionIncoming PM Andy Burnham must put food at heart of the agenda
As Andy Burnham prepares to become prime minister on Monday, food policy must finally get the priority it deserves, says Kath Dalmeny, CEO of Sustain
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NewsFresh produce growth stunted as growers battle heat pressure
Nationwide Produce has warned that in addition to growth issues, irrigation is under increasing pressure, harvesting windows are becoming shorter, and plants are under stress due to the continued heatwave
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NewsNew Covent Garden Market traders’ turnover tops £1bn for first time
The market’s 130 businesses turned over a collective £1.1bn in the year to 31 March 2026, eclipsing the previous year’s £934m by 15.5%
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NewsFishing firm Klondyke delivers £20m dividend thanks to soaring profits
It comes after the company reported a turnover of £55.1m and a pre-tax profit of £36.9m in the financial year to 30 June 2025