All Sourcing articles – Page 144
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NewsIrish police launch raids in horsemeat fraud probe
The raids were in connection to suspected offences linked to the tampering of identification documents of horses presented for slaughter
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Comment & OpinionDisastrous global food production leaves the UK looking exposed
UK supermarkets must pay enough to cover the rising costs of production
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy are Lidl's new method of production meat labels proving controversial?
Lidl last week became the first UK supermarket to carry method of production labelling on meat
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NewsUS trade deal will create 'trouble for trade' with EU
Former senior EC official Lars Hoelgaard has rubbished claims Britain could retain the same access to EU markets following a US trade deal
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NewsScotch whisky sales surge drives record food and drink exports
Over 300 million 70cl bottles of scotch whisky have been exported between January and March 2019
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Comment & OpinionRetailers should use their power to push brands towards sustainable palm oil
When it comes to palm oil, ensuring branded products and own-label products are sustainably sourced is vital. Retailers hold the key to reforming the palm oil industry, says Tristan Price, CEO of MP Evans
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NewsFood and farming bodies hit out after migration committee 'ignores' sector
A new report into ’shortage occupations’, where vacancies need to be filled by non-UK workers, had omited the sector, warned the NFU
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy are bananas dying and what are we going to do about it?
A fungus is threatening to destroy the near-universal Cavendish banana. Has the industry learned its lesson?
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NewsLidl trials method of meat production labels on fresh chicken packs
The move is a first by a UK supermarket and could be rolled out across Lidl’s entire meat range if succesful
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NewsPoundland flags up 'Britain's Best' produce in stores
Products signposted include Poundland’s own-label brioche and branded products such as Colman’s mustard
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NewsMSC hails 99% drop in Pacific shark finning
Shark finning was one of the main concerns outlined by campaign group On the Hook ahead of the fishery’s recertification in 2018
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NewsAnimal welfare charity demands new standards for UK barn eggs
The mass migration from caged systems would facilitate growth in barn eggs, as suppliers looked to barn systems to provide a value proposition, said Compassion
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Comment & OpinionShorter meat and dairy supply chains leave retailers open to ESG risks
Retailers are playing the role of producers in response to traceability concerns – but it may mean taking on extra risk, says Aarti Ramachandran, head of research & engagements at FAIRR
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NewsAvara Foods under fire over poultry welfare after 'extreme suffering' filmed
Animal Equality claimed a series of alleged welfare breaches had been found at farms supplying the poultry giant
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NewsTesco Lotus under fire over pig welfare
Tesco has pledged to look into eradicating sow stalls in its Thai supply chain after criticism from animal welfare campaigners
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NewsThai Union rolls out first use of Feedkind sustainable shrimp feed
The product is designed to replace fishmeal from wild fish currently used in shrimp feed
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NewsDanone opens up yoghurt strain archive for global research
The move, part of its 100th anniversary, will see it give free access to its archive to researchers for a range of additional uses
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Comment & OpinionCountry of origin branding is a waste of time – local food is worth more
Chauvinistic bragging about an entire country’s food output misses the point of historic, authentic local food and drink, says Joanna Blythman
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NewsTesco extends sole supplier strategy to frozen produce
Through the partnership, Greenyard Frozen UK will increase the volume of frozen vegetables and herbs it supplies to Tesco
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat H&M's new transparency scheme can teach food and drink
H&M’s new scheme shows consumer expectations on product transparency are changing. Here’s what this means for grocery