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NewsTony’s Chocolonely adds Dark Milk chocolate
It’s billed as a ”delicious creamy milk chocolate bar with the bite and punch of decadent dark chocolate”
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NewsMeat sector launches initiative to halve meat waste and cut CO2
The Meat in a Net Zero World initiative has been backed by 38 organisations involved in the production and sale of meat
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NewsRainforest Alliance unveils tougher new standards regime
The new suite of standards will include tighter rules on protecting the environment and working conditions
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NewsGovernment agrees to trade commission to monitor food standards
Farmers claim a trade and standards commission will help ensure the UK’s food standards are upheld post-Brexit
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NewsWaitrose cuts nitrite use across fresh bacon and gammon ranges
The retailer has followed a similar move by the Co-op on its bacon range in January
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NewsFSA slammed by Unison over handling of Covid-19 in meat plants
The regulator’s ‘hands-off approach’ was putting workers at risk of contracting Covid-19, the union warned
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Analysis & FeaturesHow do UK food standards differ from the rest of the world?
Chlorinated chicken is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the ways UK food standards vary from those around the world. So what other differences are there?
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NewsTulip confirms coronavirus cases at Tipton plant
The pork giant said three people tested positive this week, with 16 additional staff now self-isolating
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NewsSoaring cost of production threatening future of UK growing sector: report
Labour costs had risen by 34% across the fresh produce sector between 2016 and 2020 and by up to 15% higher during the coronavirus crisis
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NewsWaitrose takes stand against chlorinated chicken
The retailer’s new executive director James Bailey said a move to sell lower-standard imports would be an ‘unacceptable backward step’
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NewsGovernment consultation to investigate unfair practices in dairy sector
Consultation will consider if compulsory supply contracts will be required following spate of price cuts during coronavirus crisis
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NewsTesco promotional push on beef cuts helps drive 40% demand increase for steaks
Promotions and the launch of a new brand called The Meat Folk helped to boost sales and tackle carcase balancing concerns
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NewsNew bounce back plan ‘vital for improving resilience’ - trade minister
The government’s “bounce back” aims to “turbocharge” food and drink exports
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NewsThai Union trials AI system to eradicate bad fishing practices
The John West owner claimed the system would provide greater reassurance their tuna was responsibly and ethically caught
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NewsFood & drink industry urges flexibility in Brexit talks to protect supply chains
A letter to negotatiors said manufacturers could face ‘costly restructuring of supply chains’
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NewsMedina Dairy among processors reversing milk price reductions
Medina Dairy has imposed two separate price increases for farmers supplying it with milk
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NewsUK meat suppliers fear loss of EU exports following Brexit transition
Time was now running out to safeguard future export orders, the BMPA said
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NewsBritish apple and pear harvests could shrink this year
Difficult conditions caused by volatile weather, the coronavirus crisis and continued issues around labour have all impacted growers
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NewsGovernment formally rules out Brexit transition extension
It will adopt a phased approach to border controls on EU imports from January, but most checks won’t be introduced until next summer
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NewsOver half of UK shoppers shop seafood based on sustainability
The surge in consumer awareness was reflected in a 21% increase in spend on MSC-certified seafood in 2019 to £1.1bn