All Sourcing articles – Page 129
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NewsUpfield to introduce on-pack carbon labelling across its portfolio
The plant-based giant is planning to introduce the labelling across its global range by the end of 2021
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NewsApple growers issue ‘untenable’ margins warning as weather hits 2020 crop
Price wars among retailers could squeeze already tight profit margins further, British Apples & Pears claim
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NewsRetail seafood sales rise but coronavirus financial concerns remain
Businesses supplying foodservice are facing difficulties, industry figures warn
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NewsG’s hits one million meal donation milestone with FareShare
The supplier said five G’s sites across the UK were now regularly diverting surplus fresh food to communities via FareShare’s charity network
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NewsGovernment to build £200m system to handle NI customs declarations
The new ‘Trader Support Service’ will provide ‘end-to-end support’ for NI businesses handling customs declarations on goods coming from GB
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NewsSales of eggs still surging as consumers opt for British
Year-on-year retail value sales for shell eggs in the mults rose by 37% to £294m during the 12 weeks to 12 July
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NewsVertical farming venture GrowPura secures major government grant
GrowPura will construct an 8,000 sq metre facility in Bedfordshire thanks to £4.5m government funding
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NewsWelsh minister rails against Brexit trade deal impasse
Food and drink suppliers in Wales faced a ‘hugely concerning’ future without clarity on trade deals, warned Lesley Griffiths
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Comment & OpinionTime is running out for unsustainable soy linked to deforestation
Soy’s origins are largely anonymous once in the UK, meaning the environmental impact of the vast majority of meat we consume is completely unknown
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NewsCoronavirus and Brexit causing increased costs for produce importers
Passenger flights remain well below pre-pandemic levels, fresh-cut fruit supplier Blue Skies has warned
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NewsSupermarket pork at risk of fuelling deforestation, warns report
The majority of soy used in UK supermarket pork supply chains cannot be traced back to country of origin, the report found
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat is Brazil’s beef sector doing to stop deforestation?
A new investigation has re-ignited calls to ditch Brazilian beef
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NewsKenyan tea workers take Unilever complaint to UN
Workers attacked on Unilever’s tea plantation in Kericho during post-election riots allege the company did not protect them from a foreseeable risk of violence
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Comment & OpinionBrexit fruit & veg fudge will make it harder for the UK to get healthier
Pick for Britain is clearly not a long-term solution to the UK’s agricultural labour problem
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NewsUncertainty over trade and labour threatens UK fruit & veg supply
Grower bodies have warned the lack of clarity on post-Brexit trading and labour provision could lead to price rises and shortages
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NewsClosure of Watson’s Dairy ‘risks liquid milk sector capacity’
Liquid milk processing is currently in the ‘high 90%’ of total capacity, said dairy consultancy Kite
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NewsTyson Foods enters UK & European market with foodservice focus
The $40bn US meat giant said it is also eyeing up opportunities in the retail sphere
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NewsMushrooms enjoy coronavirus-related sales spike, new data shows
The Mushroom Bureau put the increase down to increased in-home occasions and consumer demand for healthy foods
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NewsSupermarkets under pressure to drop JBS following Amazon deforestation allegations
JBS has been linked to a Brazilian beef farm with land allegedly under embargo for rainforest destruction
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NewsSt Helen’s Farm halts milk supply over alleged animal welfare breaches
The Kavli-owned brand has launched an investigation after filming by vegan group Surge uncovered a series of alleged breaches