All Sourcing articles – Page 114
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Comment & OpinionChange is coming to British farming. Food companies must take note
Changes to the way farmers are paid could have far-reaching consequences for raw ingredients sourcing, says Stuart Thomson of EFFP
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NewsAsda slammed for 'shocking' AHDB Pork Watch performance
The National Pig Association said it would seek ‘urgent answers’ on why British pork facings have fallen
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Comment & OpinionIs the halloumi shortage a sign of things to come?
As if the prospect of running out of beer, chicken and fizzy pop wasn’t bad enough, news broke this weekend that Britain is on the brink of a halloumi shortage
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NewsEU pushes ahead with tariffs on US food and drink exports
American bourbon, tobacco, sweetcorn, orange juice and peanut butter are among the food and drink products hit by the 25% tax
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News2 Sisters ditches gas stunning amid CO2 crisis
The poultry giant has temporaility abandoned CO2 stunning in a bid to keep production lines running
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NewsGraham's plans for new plant and housing development rejected
Scotland’s minister for local government and housing Kevin Stewart dismissed the supplier’s planning appeal
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NewsRaw milk sales face tighter FSA controls
The FSA board this week agreed to proposals for a ‘staged approach’
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NewsTony’s Chocolonely slavery-free chocolate set for UK debut
The Dutch confectionery sensation last year recorded worldwide sales of €44.9m (£39.4m)
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Analysis & FeaturesCO2 crisis explained: Causes, drivers and the impact on food & drink
Shortages in food-grade carbon dioxide are causing havoc for the UK food & drink industry. Here, we explain what’s behind the shortages - and why they’re having such a big impact on the industry
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NewsMigrant labour crisis sees 15% fall in soft fruit production
It follows a 63% drop in applications for seasonal positions last year, says British Summer Fruits
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NewsAlmond ingredient-sourcing app launched alongside Fact drinks
The Almond app uses a code printed on packaging that consumers can scan to learn the source of ingredients
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NewsLeading tea brands back scheme to improve Assam pickers’ lives
The Ethical Tea Partnership has kicked off its Women, Children and Families in Assam Commitment in partnership with UNICEF, covering 200 estates
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NewsFSA trials blockchain for meat inspection audits
The regulator launched a pilot two months ago with IBM
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NewsNational Food Crime Unit wins funding for 'upgrade'
The FSA unit will see its headcount grow from 22 to 82 and will become fully operational, with full investigatory powers, from next March
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NewsWaitrose and M&S sign up to 'ghost gear' fisheries initiative
World Animal Protection initiative aims to reduce the 640,000 tonnes of gear discarded in the oceans every year
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NewsWhat do US-style feedlots mean for British beef?
Does the existence of a dozen industrial-scale beef finishing units in England undermine Britain’s grass-fed image?
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NewsTesco blames shortages of fresh chicken on packaging problems
Shoppers have been reporting difficulties locating fresh chicken
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NewsTulip CEO Steve Francis steps down
Francis was credited with turning the pork supplier around and bringing it back into profitability by parent Danish Crown
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NewsEfra warns of Brexit threat to smaller fruit & veg suppliers
Smaller horticulture businesses could suffer if EU support mechanisms for farmers are not replicated, The Committee warns
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NewsABP Food Group ploughs £17m investment into Perth beef plant
Cash injection will allow plant to ‘become one of the most modern facilities of its kind in the UK’