All Sourcing articles – Page 19
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NewsFruitful Jobs seasonal worker licence is reinstated
The recruiter had its licence suspended in February over a series of administrative issues, including concerns over asylum claims by workers
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NewsSainsbury’s faces criticism over continued Italian egg imports
The British Egg Industry Council has said consumers ’deserve better’ than imported eggs
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NewsMSC sustainable tuna sales soar in UK retail
The organisation said 46% of the global tuna catch is now engaged in the MSC programme, either from an MSC-certified fishery or one that is in assessment
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NewsRevived Farmison starts phased reopening of meat business
The upmarket online butcher was rescued from administration by ex-Asda boss Andy Clarke last month
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Analysis and FeaturesDoes climate breakdown make more food shortages inevitable?
The climate crisis is the world’s biggest threat. So what is the future of the food supply if the worst-case scenarios come to pass? And what is being done to ensure that they don’t?
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Analysis and FeaturesIs British farming facing an existential crisis?
The UK’s self-sufficiency is ‘slipping’, with many growers reporting receiving minuscule returns. Does Rishi Sunak’s emergency summit signal the start of meaningful action to save British farming?
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Comment and OpinionFood security: the only topic on the agenda for Sunak’s summit
Issues across farming, climate change and food poverty are all relevant to Rishi Sunak’s meeting
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NewsFreshways and Arla make further cuts to farmgate milk prices
The processors cited an increase in global milk supplies, coupled with reduced domestic demand, or putting downward pressure on their prices
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NewsFish Said Fred revamps packaging to highlight sustainability and accessibility
The new design focuses on the brand’s core messaging and USPs alongside the bright colours of its original pack design
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NewsCargill faces legal challenge over soy supply chain
The soy trader has failed to eliminate risks of deforestation and human rights abuse, lawyers claim
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NewsCereal Partners Worldwide pledges to reach net zero by 2050
The Nestlé-General Mills joint venture will improve areas of its supply chain including ingredients sourcing, packaging, energy efficiency and transport emissions
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Comment and OpinionBusinesses must prepare for new EU deforestation regulations
Upcoming EU laws will require importers to demonstrate no deforestation has occurred in their supply chains, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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Category ReportWhat can challengers learn from Prime? Soft drinks category report 2023
Prime has racked up explosive sales thanks to its celebrity status. Does it hold any lessons for other up-and-coming drinks brands?
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NewsFarmer confidence plunges in face of rising costs and bureaucracy
The NFU’s latest Farm Confidence Survey found that 88% of respondents felt the soaring price of input costs would negatively effect their businesses
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NewsFSA pledges to improve approach following meat fraud scandal
The regulator plans to improve whistle-blowing, intelligence-sharing and auditing in the wake of the scandal
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy British apples are disappearing from supermarket shelves
With returns low, growers are withdrawing orchard investments
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NewsSeafood sourcing countries told to improve fishing labour standards
Key seafood sourcing countries like the US, China and Japan, have yet to ratify the International Labour Organization Working in Fishing Convention
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NewsMalaysian palm oil tariffs relaxation comes under fire
Palm oil production has been linked to illegal deforestation and biodiversity loss in countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia
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NewsAgricultural inflation easing but farms remain under pressure
The latest research by farm supplies co-op AF showed a fall in average agricultural input costs of 2.6% in the six months to the end of March
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KVI TrackerOnion prices soar as bad weather hits harvests
European onion prices have risen by 483% year on year according to Mintec