All Sourcing articles – Page 88
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NewsMSC sales hit £1.3bn in 2020 as retailers expand certified seafood ranges
Lidl had the highest proportion (82%) of MSC-certified products in its wild-caught seafood range in 2020
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NewsBusinesses face ‘significant problems’ on Irish Sea border in first week of post-Brexit trading
Northern Irish trade groups told MPs many British companies had not had time to prepare
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NewsPig sector facing backlog of 40,000 animals a week after Covid slaughter delays
A spate of recent Covid cases at pig processing plants, export delays and a surge in demand ahead of Christmas have caused the backlog
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NewsSupermarkets and manufacturers call for inquiry into port disruption
The BRC and FDF warn in a letter to MPs they face “major challenges” in building up stock for Christmas and Brexit
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Analysis & FeaturesBrexit: Three ways an EU trade deal could make all the difference for food and drink
Many changes are locked in, but key issues remain at stake
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NewsEU hauliers refuse to enter the UK due to border delays
European hauliers are often paid by the kilometre, “so if they’re not rolling, they’re not making money”
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Comment & OpinionWhat’s behind strange timing of government’s animal transportation review?
The meat industry doesn’t have any spare bandwidth to provide a sufficient response to the government’s proposals
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NewsGovernment to help food businesses with paperwork costs on GB-NI goods
The scheme will cover the ‘reasonable costs’ of moving goods such as meat and cheese
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NewsBritish food trapped in Europe as port chaos spreads
Shipping lines are refusing to release goods diverted to European ports
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NewsBeef supply chain platform to push standards & sustainability
The platform was needed to ‘unite the activities of the UK cattle sector on its sustainability journey’, the platform said
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NewsMüller unveils new environmental incentive programme for farmers
The Müller Advantage programme will pay an extra 1p per litre to farmers for meeting sustainability criteria
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NewsNI businesses demand more time to adjust to Brexit changes
Less than 20% of Northern Irish businesses are ready for January
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NewsTransport networks creaking ahead of Brexit deadline
Road and sea freight are under considerable strain
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Analysis & FeaturesCarbon emissions: what are food & drink companies committing to?
Nestlé set out plans this week to invest £2.6bn to eliminate all emissions from its supply chain by 2050
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NewsPoultry housing order imposed across Great Britain amid bird flu outbreak
The restrictions will require all poultry farms in England, Scotland and Wales to keep their flocks indoors
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NewsNestlé to invest £2.6bn to fight climate change
The Swiss company has set out plans to eliminate all emissions by 2050
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NewsEU recognises UK organics in huge relief for sector
Legislation said the EU “is justified to recognise” the UK’s six organic certification bodies for 12 months
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NewsBird flu found at North Yorkshire turkey rearing farm
The turkey fattening site has become the latest commercial poultry farm to register a case of bird flu
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NewsMorrisons extends For Farmers range with new free-range egg line
Money raised from the price premium on the new Chuckle Eggs will be ploughed into animal welfare improvements
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Promotional FeaturesInnovation and tradition: two unlikely companions driving excellence in Irish dairy production
Against a wider backdrop of consumer concerns around animal welfare, quality and sustainability, there is now a growing demand for grass-fed products