All Sourcing articles – Page 32
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NewsNFU kicks off review of Red Tractor following accreditation row
The farming union, a part owner of the scheme, was incensed at Red Tractor’s announcement of a retailer-backed environmental scheme
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KVI TrackerChristmas roast potatoes set to be more expensive this year
Maris piper potatoes have seen average price rises of 35% since October 2021
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Comment & OpinionWe can't wait to take action on biodiversity
The food and farming system here in the UK stands to fail if we do not redress the balance with nature, says Mark Varney, head of Fair to Nature at RSPB
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NewsSugar beet price dispute goes to arbitration
British Sugar and the NFU have appointed a professional external facilitator to remedy their dispute
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NewsFresca Group boasts of strong year as it invests in Thanet Earth
The group saw annual sales growth of 7.9% in its latest results for the fiscal year 2022-2023
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NewsSeafood sector lags behind in sustainability targets, report shows
Big players in the seafood industry have made little progress in sustainability and human rights diligence, the WBA said
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KVI TrackerFrozen turkeys set to be even pricier for Christmas 2023
Prices are up to 20% higher than this time last year and 30% higher than two years ago
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InterviewsHow Meghan Farren is hatching a plan to grow KFC
Meghan Farren has taken on a number of big challenges in her time at KFC, and is now helping thousands of younger people start their careers
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NewsAvara Foods announces plans to close Gloucestershire factory
The poultry giant cited the ongoing impact of inflation in the poultry supply chain as the key driver in its move
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NewsPrinces launches £2m ‘Fish for Greatness’ tuna campaign
The campaign is designed to showcase the taste, nutritional benefits and responsible sourcing credentials of its tuna products
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Comment & OpinionBetter-for-you brands are being unfairly hit by HFSS regulations
Brands with naturally high-fat ingredients have found themselves penalised, says Annie Morris, co-founder and head of brand at Spoon Cereals
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NewsAHDB reveals proposed levels of increase to its levy rates
The proposals from AHDB’s four sector councils come in the midst of ongoing input inflation across farming
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NewsMoy Park takes major knock to profitability as high inflation bites
The processor said cost rises continued into 2023
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NewsPlanning delays slowing growth of free-range egg production
Producers have warned the egg sector is being held back over often unfounded sustainability concerns
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NewsCampaigners secure High Court appeal for ‘frankenchickens’
The charity argued that the use of so-called frankenchickens breached a law which states farmed animals can’t be kept if their genes cause them suffering
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NewsRed Tractor under fire over ‘fait accompli’ environmental framework
The farm assurance scheme has secured the support of supermarkets and the BRC for the new module, but failed to consult farmers
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ProfilesMy food and drink job: Louisa Dodd, sustainability manager, Little Moons
‘Raymond Blanc once made me eat compost from his garden at Le Manoir, which was pretty disgusting but I’m sure very nutritious as freebies go’
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NewsGrowers warn production plummeting due to economic challenges
Experts warned continued low returns and elevated input costs had resulted in production falling on 2022
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Comment & OpinionFarmer Merryn helps Ginsters show off Cornish veg sourcing
You can’t question Merryn’s dedication: she works as a scarecrow, ploughs by hand and employs some lo-fi technology to talk to her crops
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KVI TrackerPoor Turkish hazelnut supply threatens Nutella prices
Hazelnut stock prices soared more than 40% in the eight weeks to 27 September to $780/100kg, Mintec data showed.