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NewsRice flour shortage set to raise prices of babyfood, noodles and soups
The shortage could cause price hikes and recipe changes in babyfood, noodles and gluten free products, warn Eurostar Commodities
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NewsSeasonal workers: Efra committee slams government inertia
The committee said the ‘last-minute approach’ to expanding the scheme had created ‘unnecessary and costly’ uncertainty
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NewsAHDB planning big job cuts following votes to abolish levies
140 jobs are under threat following growers’ votes to ditch the horticulture and potato levies earlier this year
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NewsRising production costs could push up retail dairy prices
Processors have been increasing farmgate prices in response to strong global demand and a lower-than-expected spring flush in the UK
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NewsAldi backs British seafood with UK-caught fish promotion
The seven-strong range of Specialbuy fish will come from fish markets in Plymouth, Brixham and Newlyn
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NewsJersey Royal potato harvest hampered by poor weather
Unseasonably cold and dry weather has led to lower export volumes, according to a key supplier
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NewsMorning cuppa threatened by climate crisis, report warns
PG Tips, Tetley, and Twinings echoed the warning
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Analysis & FeaturesHow badly is China’s ban hitting the UK pork sector?
China is showing no movement on reinstating imports of UK pork
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NewsFinal SAWS operator for 2021 UK fruit & veg harvest announced
It follows warnings that leaving the announcement until after the end of April would lead to labour shortages at the start of the season
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NewsIndia to import UK apples and pears in new trade link-up
The agreement is not as comprehensive as a free trade deal but will reduce non-tariff barriers on fruit
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NewsSupermarkets threaten Brazilian boycott over Amazon destruction
Nearly 40 food companies have signed an open letter calling on Brazil’s legislature to reject a bill that may pave the way for further destruction
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NewsBritish jobs under threat as UK-Norway fish access talks fail, company claims
The lack of a deal with the Scandinavian state for 2021 meant UK vessels would be unable to access their waters
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NewsPork producer ditched by processor and retailers over ‘disturbing’ welfare breaches
P&G Sleigh was implicated in a Times investigation and has been suspended by Tesco, Lidl, Pilgrim’s UK and QMS
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NewsFarmers struggle with frostiest April since records began
During the past month, there has been an average of 13 days of frost across the UK
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NewsNomad Foods slashes CO2 emissions by almost 11% in 2020 despite Covid
The Birds Eye and Goodfella’s owner said it had made significant progress in its annual Eating for the Planet report
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Comment & OpinionHalloumi deserves its PDO status. But imitators will still weasel their way on to shelves
Heritage foods like halloumi can be imitated but never bettered, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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NewsArla reveals farm CO2 emissions after first year of Climate Check programme
The dairy co-op gathered emissions data from 95% of its milk farmers across seven European countries
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NewsUK pork exports see boost as import barriers eased in Philippines
However, some retailers have been criticised by producers for not doing enough to support the sector
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NewsOilseed rape prices up due to crop concerns
According to Mintec, rapeseed oil at Rotterdam was priced at €1,053.33 (£909.56) per metric tonne on 7 April
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NewsSales of berries in double-digit growth during winter months
The effect of Covid-19 on consumer demand for health and in-home occasions has driven the rise