All Sourcing articles – Page 18
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NewsYeo Valley Organic expands meat range in NPD push
Ahead of summer, the brand has launched a range of new products across yoghurts, meat and ice cream
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NewsSupermarkets and suppliers call for ‘urgent action’ over Amazon soy pact withdrawal
The withdrawal of soy trade association Abiove and its membership from the Amazon Soy Moratorium had ‘major implications for the future’ of the voluntary pact, warned the UK Soy Manifesto
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NewsIran war: growers warn of ‘rapid escalation’ of costs
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for fertiliser and natural gas, which accounts for 60%-80% fertiliser costs, was a ‘key driver of the current volatility’, British Apples & Pears has warned
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News‘Common sense’ needed on nitrite issue, food manufacturers say
Despite an increase in sales of nitrite-free options, industry experts have said that the science on nitrites in processed meat products remains ’inconclusive’
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Comment & OpinionRestoring authentic honey supply globally could take decades
Engineered syrups are used to imitate or dilute honey, and as a result many honest beekeepers have been pushed out of the market, says honey producer Peeter Matson
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NewsNadorcott to appeal case against Asda over mandarin variety
Asda, and its logistics subsidiary IPL, won a landmark court case last week concerning how plant breeders’ rights affect fruit and vegetables sold by UK retailers
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Comment & OpinionThe buzz about honey and the bias we don’t want to admit
The UK can’t make all its own honey – so Brits need to get over an unconscious bias over Chinese produce
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NewsLittle Joya apple brand launches into Tesco stores
The apple brings a ‘dependable crunch and naturally sweet flavour’, the brand said
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NewsRed Tractor appoints new chief executive
The new CEO joins the scheme on 5 May having worked across food, farming and assurance businesses
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s the truth behind honey fraud claims?
Honey’s provenance and authenticity has long been a sticky business, with claims difficult to prove and test for. As demand for cleaner labels drives its popularity, how are producers proving their product is what they say it is?
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NewsThai Union to make free wi-fi accessible for tuna fishers
The major step means the John West owner will aim to have 50% of the tuna it sources from long-distance fishing vessels enabled with wi-fi access by the end of 2026, with the number rising to 75% by 2028
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NewsMeat and dairy industries are ‘derailing’ climate progress, report finds
The Dangerous Distractions report has revealed a co-ordinated effort between major livestock players to downplay emissions, attack independent science and frame rising meat production as compatible with climate goals
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NewsIran war: Growers may be forced to stop production due to fuel prices
Two major glasshouse grower associations have warned their growers are preparing to either end the season early or turn boilers off in greenhouses, should energy costs not come down
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NewsSupermarkets reluctant to sign up to Better Chicken Commitment, NGO warns
Speaking after the NGO published its latest ChickenTrack report, which measures progress made by the 107 BCC signatories, global director of food business Dr Tracey Jones lamented the slow momentum
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Comment & OpinionAs chocolate prices soar, cocoa alternatives are on the rise
Advances in food technology are enabling the creation of cocoa alternatives that closely mimic the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional chocolate, says Emma Schofield, associate director for global food science at Mintel Food & Drink
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News‘Competing agendas’ sees no agreement reached on northeast Atlantic mackerel
The lack of development for a sharing agreement on the challenged fishery was called a ‘missed opportunity’ by the European Commission
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Comment & OpinionOil price chaos means choppy waters become a maelstrom
Even with Trump pushing the narrative that the Iran war ‘will be over very soon’, the latest hit to the global economy from US foreign policy now looks increasingly like it could have long-standing implications – for us all
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NewsMost Mother’s Day flowers grown by workers in ‘harsh conditions’, Fairtrade says
Fairtrade revealed 96% of UK adults were unaware most of the flowers sold at this time of year come from countries, such as Kenya, where workers can earn as little as £2 a day or less
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NewsOddlygood expands UK range with Sainsbury’s listing
The four-strong Barista oat range, which launches into Sainsbury’s from 15 March, includes three new SKUs including no added sugar Nutty Vanilla, Hazelnut and low-fat Delight
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NewsDefra urges businesses to ‘prepare now’ for EU SPS deal
It has also put out a call for information from the agrifood sector on what support businesses need to prepare