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NewsNGOs call for government to stop expansion of ‘intensive poultry farming’
The coalition, led by River Action UK, wrote a letter to Defra secretary Angela Eagle pressing for the release of analysis showing ‘the need for more poultry’ and to pursue a ‘regenerative poultry sector growth plan’
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NewsDefra must do more to build resilience to food shocks: NAO
With short and long-term risks becoming ‘potentially more severe’ Defra needed to review its response planning for food supply chain risks, the NAO urged
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NewsGen Z appetite for meat and dairy grows
Between September 2025 and January 2026, red meat purchase intent among Gen Z rose by eight percentage points, alongside a three percentage point increase for dairy
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NewsArla unveils Feed Life masterbrand strategy and breakfast campaign
The brand said it was a long-term promise focused on ‘enabling good food choices that make life better’
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NewsUK food supply in ‘firing line’ as El Niño ‘supersizes’ to record highs
Up to a quarter of the UK’s food imports (worth £17bn) could be impacted by this year’s accelerating El Niño climate pattern, experts have warned
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NewsEfra Committee adds to industry pressure on government for Brazil meat ban
Industry groups have called on Great Britain to follow the EU in banning imports of products such as beef and chicken over antibiotic resistance concerns
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NewsLidl moves to Chilean jack mackerel over sustainability fears
The supermarket told The Grocer it was transitioning to Marine Stewardship Council-certified Chilean jack mackerel for its tinned mackerel and that it would be reviewing its sourcing for smoked mackerel ahead of its next purchasing window
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NewsDawn Meats pushes back net zero target after Alliance Group acquisition
The multinational said the decision had been taken following its acquisition of Alliance Group – the New Zealand sheep meat exporter it took control of through a £110m investment deal last October
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NewsPilgrim’s workers begin strike over pay in Enniskillen
Unite, which represents approximately 130 workers employed by Pilgrim’s Europe at the facility, has announced the strike will begin at 6.30am on Wednesday 2 September
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NewsFewer than half of British consumers trust food labels, survey finds
The analysis also showed 53% of respondents thought food labels were ‘overwhelming’
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NewsStrawberry growers call for retailer support as late season volumes rise
The latest forecasts from British Berry Growers suggests availability will be significantly above the same period last year, with particularly strong supplies anticipated over the next fortnight
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NewsScottish abattoirs reject ‘intimidating’ meat inspection action
FSS announced its 2026/27 rates in March, giving businesses three weeks’ notice of an 8.6% rise in official veterinarian charges and a 10.4% surge in meat hygiene inspector rates
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NewsDairy Roadmap unveils ‘ambitious’ targets for sustainability progress
The targets, presented by The Dairy Roadmap’s Processor Working Group, focuses on three areas: climate change and energy, water, and plastics and packaging
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NewsUrgent action required over Brazilian meat imports, farmers say
In a joint letter to Defra secretary of state Angela Eagle, the NFU, NFU Scotland, Ulster Farmers’ Union and NFU Cymru have called for a UK-wide ban on Brazilian Products of Animal Origin (POAO) from 3 September
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News2 Sisters still trucking in water to Willand site due to restrictions
In order to maintain production at the Devon facility, The Grocer understands the business has been bringing additional water in by road since mid-July
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NewsDefra urged to speed up Brazilian beef assessment
The EU’s proposed ban on all Brazilian products of animal origin, including beef and chicken, is due to come into force on 3 September
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NewsM&S uses AI to monitor dairy cow welfare in industry first
The tool uses cameras to capture footage of dairy cows when they are indoors, which is then analysed using an algorithm trained alongside vets to monitor the welfare of cows in real time.
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NewsCalls for Cobra committee-style mechanism to oversee supply chain challenges
Industry should be at the heart of any government work to bolster resilience and food security, urged Marco Forgione, director general of the Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade
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NewsAldi potato supplier invests £1.7m in automation and future growth
Cockerill has supplied Aldi since the supermarket first arrived in the UK and provides potatoes across bagged and loose lines including more than 16 million loose baking potatoes annually
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NewsIceland Foods returns to South Korea with new concessions deal
It is Iceland’s latest supply partnership as part of a renewed push into Asian markets