All Sourcing articles – Page 101
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NewsFSA issues egg advice over salmonella contamination link
A raft of eggs sold by Sainsbury’s, Asda and Aldi have been linked to a salmonella contamination at supplier LJ Fairburn
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Comment & OpinionFuture food standards – it’s not just about chlorinated chicken
British farming will never win if it engages in a race to the bottom, says Dr Tracey Jones, director of food business at Compassion in World Farming
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NewsCovid-19 foodservice shutdown leads to reduction in British potato plantings
Trade has remained sluggish since pubs, restaurants and QSR outlets started reopening after lockdown in July
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Analysis & FeaturesYellowfin tuna supply crisis: what’s the best response?
Princes has said it will cut its sourcing by half compared to 2017
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NewsGovernment confirms post-Brexit rules for GI protected food and drink
The new scheme will replace the EU’s at the start of next year
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NewsMedina cashflow problems behind payment delays
Medina faced higher-than-anticipated immediate costs linked to the closure of its Hampshire-based Watson’s Dairy plant on 1 October
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NewsHolland & Barrett Manuka honey sales surge by 98%
A recent study suggested Manuka honey could be more effective in treating coughs and colds than traditional treatments
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NewsTesco chairman warns of short-term food shortages after Brexit
In an interview with Bloomberg Television on Friday, John Allan said ‘there may be some things we have to learn to do without for a few weeks, possibly a few months’
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NewsInshore fishermen call for compromise in EU trade talks
Fishermen in smaller fleets say the introduction of tariffs would hit the industry hard
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Comment & OpinionWe must respond to consumer hunger for transparency on food production
British shoppers are often in the dark about farming practices, says Ryan McDonnell, chief commercial officer at Lidl GB
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NewsBord Bia launches first-ever TV ad push to promote Irish beef
The ’It’s All Right Here’ campaign will highlight the benefits of Ireland’s grass-fed system
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Analysis & FeaturesUS food standards explained: what’s the issue?
Why are chlorinated chicken and hormone-treated cows so contentious? And what problems do they pose for British farming?
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NewsMorrisons reports 70% jump in palm oil use
Morrisons attributed the rise to changes in its reporting method
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NewsAsda urged to support other meat categories after 100% British beef commitment
The retailer made the commitment as part of a drive to increase the proportion of UK-based suppliers last week
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NewsFSA examines abolition of 10-day use-by date rule
The regulator has launched a consultation to explore the potential extension of the maximum shelf life of meat beyond 10 days
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NewsPricecheck establishes Belgian subsidiary to enable post-Brexit EU trade
Wholesaler has also hired Suzanne Alecrim as customs and compliance officer
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NewsFree-range egg prices dropping amid production growth
Industry body BFREPA has warned expansion is denting free-range producers’ margins
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NewsBan on Indian Ocean tuna ‘not the right approach’ despite overfishing
A blanket ban may risk ‘exacerbating the existing social and economic issues that trouble island nations’
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Comment & OpinionWould a US trade deal lead to more obesity in Britain?
Henry Dimbleby has added obesity to his list of concerns over a US trade deal
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NewsPilgrim’s Pride unveils new sustainability plan
It will focus on ‘five sustainability pillars’ to achieve its net-zero goal, ranging from sustainable farming to food production