All Sourcing articles – Page 87
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Bord Bia launches ‘world first’ grass-fed standard for beef
The Irish Food Board’s standard will require farmers to ensure grass constitutes at least 90% of feed intake
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Eustice accused of overstating Pick for Britain scheme impact
The environment secretary’s claim a third of workers in produce supply chains were British has been dismissed by industry sources
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Tesco pledges 300% plant-based sales hike by 2025 in sustainability drive
The commitment feeds into the retailer and WWF’s pledge to halve the environmental impact of shopping baskets by 2030
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Comment & Opinion
Jamie Oliver’s intervention could be a game-changer for food standards
A celebrity chef with a talent for prime-time campaigning documentaries could make a real difference
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Waitrose beef processor Dovecote Park sees 4.3% sales decline
The supplier said sales had fallen due to a 10% drop in beef price
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Expand SAWS or expect growers to close down, NFU Scotland warns MPs
The Scottish industry body has called for ‘urgent clarity’ ahead of the 31 December Brexit deadline
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JBS to invest millions in ‘Together for the Amazon’ sustainability programme
The meat giant said it would be able to monitor its entire beef supply chain - including indirect suppliers - by 2025
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Huge price hikes for halloumi and prosciutto in no-deal Brexit
A report for Arla by the LSE warned prices for continental cheese and meats would soar while availability would plummet unless the government secured a trade deal
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Free-range egg producers to benefit from new price comparison tool
BFREPA said the pricing portal would improve transparency following concerns producers were being ‘short-changed’ for their eggs
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Riverford becomes B Corp thanks to employee and environmental policies
The organic veg box company has become the second-highest ranked UK food & drink company on the certification
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Culina takes over distribution site run by defunct rival NFT
The loss-making NFT Distribution Holdings was placed into administration on 31 January
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Food sector underprepared for cliff-edge labour crisis, MPs hear
Many businesses were not ready for new immigration rules and would stuggle to plan for their workforce, warned the FDF’s Tim Rycroft
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Why Covid-19 should prompt manufacturers to go the extra mile by cutting down on food miles
Consumers have become increasingly conscious of the provenance of food products and ingredients in recent years - and research suggests the global pandemic has only heightened concerns
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Tesco set to drop Indian Ocean tuna due to failures to manage overfishing
The supermarket said it will stop sourcing tuna and billfish from the region unless an effective recovery plan to end overfishing is put in place
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Analysis & Features
Can new UK laws put an end to illegal deforestation?
Defra is regulating to make sure companies do not use commodities produced on illegally deforested land. Do the measures add up?
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Beef prices recover from spring’s carcase balance issues
AHDB’s GB average deadweight steer price on 22 August stood at 374.3p/kg, up 14.5% on the same week in 2019
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Turkey suppliers get set for a bumper Christmas season
With Brits likely to cut down on overseas travel due to coronavirus, in-home consumption of turkey is expected to boom
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UK companies face fines for illegal deforestation links under new law
Businesses will face fines if they cannot prove their supply chains are free from illegal deforestation
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Danish Crown UK stays bullish despite sales and profit decline
The disruption caused by the African swine fever pandemic in China led to a fall in the amount of pork imported
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The Grocer is looking for your dairy heroes
We’re looking for your nominations for a special Dairymen feature showcasing the people who went the extra mile during the pandemic