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NewsCalls for phased realignment with EU rules rejected by government
A government response to Efra Committee calls for a phased transition to EU rules was ignored
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Comment & OpinionFood scare headlines mask the real ‘worst-case scenario’
Hysterical headlines aside, there has been a general sense of despair at the government’s handling of the crisis
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NewsClearspring launches biggest advertising campaign with matcha and tofu push
The campaign calls on consumers to ‘join the Clearspring family’ and spotlights two of the brand’s products: its Organic Japanese Silken Tofu and its Organic Japanese Matcha Green Tea Powder
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NewsNestlé partners with Soil Capital to scale regenerative agriculture
The four-year partnership will support farmers with agronomic expertise, digital tools to measure impacts, and financial incentives linked to verified environmental outcomes
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NewsCold Chain sector slams government ‘deafness’ on Iran war threat to food industry
A letter sent by the Cold Chain Federation to Chancellor Rachel Reeves this week warned the cold chain sector was ‘uniquely exposed to rising fuel costs’
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NewsRed meat prices continue to soar as consumer demand falters
Figures from AHDB show beef spend increased by 8.8% in the 12 weeks to 22 March, driven by average price increases of 16.4%, which resulted in volume declines of 6.5%
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NewsMore than half of fisheries catches set outside scientific advice
Concerns have been raised over the ‘disappointing’ data from the Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science about the effectiveness of UK fisheries management
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NewsFarmers threaten protests in two weeks without government action
Farmers For Action this week threatened the government with mass farming protests if there was no movement on tax or fuel
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NewsHuge volumes of ‘unsafe’ food seized at UK border, new figures show
A total of 208 tonnes of food products deemed unfit for human consumption has been intercepted by officials since November 2024
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NewsPetits Filous launches Greek Style yoghurt pouches
The pouches come in vanilla and strawberry flavours and are fortified with calcium and vitamin D
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NewsGovernment transport strategy ‘must listen to needs of hauliers’
The logistics sector was largely ommited from a new government integrated transport strategy published last week
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Analysis & FeaturesHow big is the future for regenerative farming?
It has no agreed definition, yet brands and retailers are getting on board. Can the regenerative movement outpace organic?
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NewsExperts warn no quick benefits from Iran-US ceasefire
Any benefit from the ceasefire between Iran and the US could take many months to be felt, trade and commodity experts have warned
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NewsM&S invests £2.1bn in British beef and lamb with decade long contracts
The 10-year supplier contracts with ABP and Dunbia will give British suppliers “the surety of supply and confidence to invest against a challenging backdrop and increased competition”
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NewsThe Jolly Hog launches premium sausage roll to snack aisle
The Jolly Hog Proper Sausage Roll (rsp: £2.50) combines RSPCA Assured outdoor bred pork with all-butter pastry, topped with fennel and poppy seeds
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NewsBerryWorld UK appoints new managing director
Paul Avery, previously commercial director, assumed the role from 1 April
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News‘Cost of farming squeeze’ flagged as Iran conflict pushes up costs
The farming consultancy has released new data showing so-called agflation is up 7.6% annually, more than double that of the national inflation rate of 3% and food inflation at 3.2%
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NewsGlyphosate use in UK farming up 1,000% since 1990
Analysis of government data revealed the amount of glyphosate being applied to UK crops has risen from 200 metric tonnes in 1990 to more than 2,200 metric tonnes in 2024
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NewsNo sustainable choice for UK cod, warns Marine Conservation Society
The charity, which has published its latest Good Fish Guide, warned that declining ratings for key UK fish highlighted ‘growing sustainability concerns for local stocks’
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Comment & OpinionBurnt toast, marmalade and the politics of the EU reset
Given how the UK is in the midst of negotiations on a new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) deal with the EU, Rothamsted Research’s burnt toast breakthrough is ‘at risk of hitting the buffers’