All Sourcing articles – Page 82
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NewsArla sounds alarm over rise in costs due to rising feed costs
It comes amid tight global supplies of cereals, with Arla warning the cost of production could rise by 6%
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NewsOnion and leek sales soar in latest Covid-19 lockdown
Volume sales increases were primarily attributed to the lockdown-related trend of scratch-cooking
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NewsMash Direct sees Irish listings boom amid Brexit border chaos
Eight of the Northern Irish grower’s prepared veg lines went on sale across M&S’s 18 stores in the Republic of Ireland last week
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Comment & OpinionA rush to ‘cancel’ Tony’s Chocolonely would be a mistake
The much-loved ethical brand has been dropped from Slave Free Chocolate’s list of ethical chocolate companies
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NewsAsda makes ‘breakthrough’ commitment to reduce bycatch in seafood supply chains
The retailer has agreed to adopt a series of measures designed to protect endangered marine species
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NewsStudy shows cattle methane emissions can be reduced by 40%
A multiyear study by red meat giant ABP Food Group has shown it is possible to reduce methane emissions from cattle
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can the UK be more self-sufficient in food?
As Brexit and climate change threatens UK food imports, self-sufficiency is down. Could new attitudes and tech change food policy?
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NewsSoaring vegetable oil prices set to drive food inflation
Sunflower oil has almost doubled in price in the past year, while Italian extra virgin olive oil is up almost 70%
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NewsPorts warn deadline for full EU import checks is too soon
The 11th hour EU deal, combined with delays to government funding, has left ports racing to build
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NewsShellfish ban a ‘devastating blow’ for industry, government admits
Since 1 January, shellfish caught in Great Britain but not made ready for human consumption have been barred from entering the EU
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NewsClimate risks pose £160m threat to food industry by 2026, report claims
The new costs will arise from increased cost of raw materials, regulatory changes, and changing customer demands
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NewsSouth African raisin crop projections down 15% after extreme rainfall
Last year, the country’s raisins accounted for almost 9% of the UK market
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NewsFree range egg sector threatened by high feed costs and low prices
Feed prices have been elevated by high demand from China, which is rebuilding its pig herd
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NewsAHDB begins beef DNA traceability scheme
The pilot project will investigate the viability of a DNA traceability system for the UK’s beef supply chain
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Comment & OpinionCarbon taxes could help the UK achieve its net zero aim – but there’s a catch
If a carbon tax makes British-reared animal products unaffordable, the market will simply shift towards cheaper imports
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NewsTight supply set to keep farmgate price of beef high in 2021
The GB all-prime average deadweight beef price ended 2020 some 5% higher year on year, and is expected to remain high
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NewsCheap food is driving destruction of the natural world, says Chatham House report
Food production is the main driver of biodiversity loss with the ‘cheaper food paradigm’ playing a key role.
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NewsCompulsory dairy contracts get go-ahead from government
The proposal, backed by the devolved administrations, is set to shake up how the sector operates
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Comment & OpinionMark White: Suppliers can use ‘Tell the GCA’ to report retailer issues anonymously
‘Tell the GCA’ will offer a straightforward way for suppliers to report an issue in total confidence, says GCA Mark White
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NewsRed meat benefits from turkey sales drop to enjoy ‘best Christmas on record’
Year-on-year beef roasting joint sales jumped by 18% over Christmas, AHDB said