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Comment & OpinionShould fmcg producers pass on the benefit of softening commodity prices?
It’s clear fmcg manufacturers face a perfect storm at the start of 2023, says Peter Hatfield, fmcg specialist at management consultancy Vendigital
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NewsFishing group raises concerns over government marine conservation proposals
The sector has expressed concern that new plans from Defra will have a ’cumulative impact’ on fish supply
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NewsFuture Food Movement launches youth advisory board for food industry
The FFM Youth Industry Advisory Board is the first of its kind in the UK and is focused on the food industry’s impact on the planet
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NewsFour pints of milk reaches all time high price point
A fresh wave of milk price increases has been implemented in the mults, with some products now more than 70% pricier than a year ago
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NewsNot enough fruit and veg in UK to meet 5 a day target, says new research
The research from the group found the total UK supply of fruit and vegetables before food waste amounted to 367g per day compared to the 400g intake recommendation
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NewsEnergy scheme: primary food production ‘overlooked’ for ‘paltry’ support
The NFU said it was ‘disappointed’ in the government for not including the horticulture and poultry sectors in the scheme
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NewsDanone announces plans for big methane emission reduction by 2030
The food company has said it expects to remove 1.2 million tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent of methane emissions by 2030
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NewsFarmison marks Horsegate anniversary with new traceability scheme
The upmarket online butcher started rolling out front-of-pack QR codes across its whole cut range this month
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NewsValue of Irish food exports to UK sees big increase in 2022
The rise in exports across the Irish Sea demonstrated how Ireland remained a ‘key strategic partner’ to the UK, Bord Bia said
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NewsSupply of berries at risk due to inflation, growers warn
British Berry Growers says berry growers are under increased pressure from inflationary costs
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NewsGraham’s The Family Dairy profits hit in ‘fierce’ cost climate
The Scottish supplier said the past 15 months had been its most challenging ‘by some distance’
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NewsAunt Bessie’s launches meat joint range into Iceland
The new range is included in a roast dinner bundle costing £12 for a meat centrepiece and three sides or desserts
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NewsIncreasing costs of production hit profits at Cathedral City owner Saputo Dairy UK
The supplier also saw a slump in demand for its lucrative dairy ingredients business
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NewsMilk shortages on the horizon if farmgate prices fall any further
Farmgate prices have now started to fall from record levels late last year in the face of a weakening in global dairy markets
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NewsFarmers warn new Defra support is ‘too little too late’ for struggling sector
Defra is to increase payments to farmers for protecting nature and delivering sustainable food production under the ELM schemes
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NewsEgg shortages and price rises continue to affect shoppers
Some packs are as much as 85% more expensive year on year
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NewsBrazil must act urgently on Amazon to maintain trade, campaigners say
Brazil’s new president Lula da Silva has vowed to grow the country’s economy while protecting the Amazon from illegal deforestation
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NewsArla adds to B.O.B lineup with semi-skimmed variant that ‘tastes like whole milk’
The NPD went on sale this week in Asda and has been in development for four years
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NewsDriscoll’s plans new varieties and more export opportunities to grow UK berry category
Russell Allwell, MD of Driscoll’s EMEA, said establishing its own operation in the UK was a ’great opportunity’
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NewsNFU meets Sunak to stress urgency over food and energy security
Minette Batters met with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak earlier this week to emphasise the importance of him honouring the commitments he made during the leadership race