All Sourcing articles – Page 18
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NewsImports of cheap glass threatening UK manufacturers
Imports of Turkish glass into the UK have jumped by 19,000% since 2018
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NewsHalloween pumpkin supply ‘holds up’ despite hot summer season
Leading produce supplier Barfoots said this year’s pumpkin season, although bearing slightly smaller fruits, had maintained overall yields and volumes
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NewsOatly makes move to 100% British sourced oats
The brand will now source 100% of its oats from farms in the south of England
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NewsFarmison & Co split up after sale of brand and factory site
The sale of Farmison & Co to Scottish butcher Donald Russell had the potential to create ‘one of the largest DTC businesses in the premium meat space’
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NewsNew insect farming study warns of environmental risks
The study examined 352 papers and found insect farming is not as environmentally friendly as many have touted it to be
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NewsBird flu: Defra announces housing order amid ‘heightened risk level’
Taking effect from 30 October, it applies to keepers of more than 50 birds and any sellers of poultry products in north, central and east of England
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NewsReady Egg invests £2.9m into Fermanagh to drive productivity and growth
It was announced by economy minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, who said the Lisnaskea-based company’s £2.9m investment would also create opportunities for upskilling and workforce development
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NewsCO2 gas stunning ban calls could devastate pig sector, suppliers warn
A policy paper by Defra’s independent Animal Welfare Committee suggested the sector should be ‘prohibited’ from using the process due to animal welfare concerns
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NewsRed Tractor appoints new poultry and fresh produce sector chairs
Both will also join the Red Tractor board of directors and help to shape the strategic direction of the organisation
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NewsNFU alarm as rising energy prices continue to hit farmers
The NFU said the cost of energy and standing charges on non-domestic electricity bills was adding ‘huge inflationary pressures in the supply chain’
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NewsWaitrose set to double British butternut squash harvest after ‘perfect’ summer
Waitrose said this autumn marks the first time British butternut squash has been available on such a large scale
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NewsABP factory strike suspended pending pay offer
The union said it had received a receipt of an improved offer which it was now balloting its members on
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NewsAustralian dairy giant Brownes establishes production in UK
The supplier – Australia’s oldest dairy company – has acquired a facility in Berkshire previously owned by the co-packer it used to bring its Hunt & Brew premium ready-to-drink coffee range to the UK in 2024
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NewsGovernment fishing fund faces backlash from devolved nations
Governments in Scotland and Northern Ireland criticised the new £360m fund, which aims to ‘boost’ investment in new technology and equipment, train the next generation of fishermen, and revitalise the UK’s fishing fleet
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NewsSeafish announces Defra fisheries head as new chief executive
Faulkner, currently head of international fisheries at the ministerial department, will join Seafish on 12 January
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NewsRSPCA Assured refreshes brand and makes 2050 pledge
It comes as the animal welfare assurance scheme has launched a refreshed brand identity with a new look label on meat, fish, eggs and dairy products
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NewsRed Tractor launches celebrity partnership with TV’s Angellica Bell
Former children’s TV presenter Bell has joined forces with Red Tractor, and it hopes she can help drive consumer awareness of the scheme
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NewsEC u-turns on controversial EUDR delay with ‘simplified’ regulation set to roll out
The delay had provoked outcry from climate campaign groups, plus brands such as Nestlé, Mars Wrigley and Ferrero
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NewsThe Felix Project adds apple farm to growing food rescue list
London’s largest food distribution charity started picking apples from Hazel Street Farm in Kent, which donated the orchards as the crop became less financially viable
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NewsSaputo suspends Cornish farm over animal abuse footage
The Cathedral City-owned brand said it does ‘not condone any act of animal cruelty’